How to encourage patients quickly…

In my book, 𝘚𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘵-𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥,

one of the 30-second tips is:

When you want to encourage someone who hasn’t been successful at what she wants to do, include one word - “yet.”

For example: “You haven’t found time to exercise yet. I have confidence you will make it happen.”

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆:

“You haven’t failed. You’re still in the fight.”

“Small steps lead to big change.”

“Your breakthrough may be just ahead.”

“Progress isn’t always a straight line - every small step you take still counts.”

“The fact that you’re here today tells me you haven’t given up.”

“Change is hard, and you’re still in the game. That matters.”

“Missing a goal doesn’t mean failing - it means we have more information to work with now.”

“I’m not keeping score. I’m keeping faith in you.”

“We’re in this together, and I’m not going anywhere.”

“Your goal is still your goal. It hasn’t disappeared because your timeline has shifted.”

“Some changes take root quietly before you can see them. Keep planting.”

“Setbacks don’t define you - persistence does.”

“Keep believing. Keep trying.”

“Every effort brings you closer.”

Consider posting this list as a refresher for your team. Because feeling accepted and encouraged helps patients feel good about returning to you.