How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time

Product Information

What information you want to know (for example, do you see it as a passing conversation, or do you want a more in-depth dialogue with specific details?) Genetics and lifestyle both contribute to aging. Choices like diet, exercise, smoking, and drinking alcohol all cause epigenetic changes in how genes behave. Exposure to stress, trauma, and pollution can also have an effect. Scientists think the accumulation of all these factors affects a person’s biological age, but Sinclair believes that genetics are far less important than factors that are largely within a person’s control. (Sinclair is 53, but he says that, according to Tally Health’s test, his biological age is more like 43.) Does the other person even listen for the answer? I can hold my hands up and say that there have been times in my life when I haven’t meant “How are you?” and I haven’t paid attention to the answer either. I am sure I’m not alone in this. Remember that these are very informal. That doesn’t mean they’re rude or that you shouldn’t use them, but you can’t use them in more formal situations.

This will only leave you burnt out, and likely start this whole process over again. What you want to do is create some boundaries in your life. There are two great things that can come from getting clear on who you are. By following your intuition you inspire others to do the same, and you can now get clear on what you want. What Do You Really Want? Imagine how much we would learn from one another, the education that would come with honest answers to the question “How are you?” and the conversations that would emerge from the answers. We are surrounded by people from all walks of life, people who have travelled, survivors of domestic abuse, people battling illness, students, soldiers, animal lovers, nurses. We could learn so much from one another, our battles and our victories. Ask a native speaker to say this phrase, or listen for it in context while watching American movies. Good When you pause to answer these questions, you’ll be more willing to answer them truthfully. Then we can really get to work. Who Are You, Really?

Share your story with others

She goes on to say, “In sharing our dreams with someone else, we take the first step of many: admitting we have something pulling at our curiosities, and we just might be courageous enough to pursue that thing.” When you’re really tired. Maybe you didn’t sleep well or you worked all day. If you don’t have any energy, use this word. How to Practice Responding to “How Are You?” She wants to focus on her career and happens to be married to a man who is happy to stay at home with the kids so she can pursue her goals.

It’s important to note: This person doesn’t want to know how you actually are that day. They’re just being polite. Kristine is a Senior Recruiter for an information technology company in Pennsylvania, where she is married with two children. As a freshman in college she was raped by an acquaintance who left her on the side of the road for dead. She created a nonprofit organization called Voices of Hope where she shares her personal story and helps others share their stories of trauma and healing.Maybe you’ll answer “I’m fine” with a sigh at first, and then your friend will ask you “What’s wrong?” Then you can tell him or her exactly what’s bothering you.

In today’s chaotic world, sometimes you might wake up and not feel like yourself anymore, and you don’t even know how you are… REALLY. You’re trying to balance it all: your family, your work, and your goals, but your emotions are all over the place and you don’t feel as confident and happy as you thought you would. So I’ll end this section by asking you this: what do you really want? What is the first step you are going to take to go for your dreams? Friendships Are Built In The Small Moments We’ve seen lots of neutral and negative responses, but hopefully there are many times when you feel excellent! Also, the person you’re greeting won’t answer honestly, because that’s just how it is in this society.When you see an acquaintance somewhere, it’s polite to greet them. If you both know each other but don’t say anything to the other person, it’s somewhat rude (bad manners). Here’s another very positive response. If you’re looking forward to something—like a concert next week, spending time with a good friend or getting a puppy—say you’re excited! With some practice and seeing real-life examples, you will soon be comfortable with the “How are you?” greeting. Try this: next time you’re watching an American sitcom in English, listen for the word “fine” and think about if it’s used in a positive, neutral or negative way. Not bad