Being Fine

Being Fine

Question for you: When you ask someone ‘how they are doing’ how interested are you, really?

Now, flip the coin. When someone asks you, ‘how you’re doing’ how often do you give them an honest response?

It is amazing how we use this extremely powerful and personal question as a simple salutation. Many times, we don’t explore the response we hear or the response we give. In fact, usually the answer is something along the lines of, “I’m good.”

With all that being said, consider going a bit deeper when someone says, ‘they’re fine.’ Take note of their tone of voice, posture, facial expression, and see if there isn’t something more going on. And for you: Be willing to be a bit more transparent and honest and share with the one asking how you are really doing.

Yes, a quick answer is sometimes the way to go. But, if you take the time to truly engage, you might be pleasantly blown away with the deeper satisfaction you experience with your relationships.