Question: How do you respond when someone asks how are you? Don’t over think it, just give an honest answer...
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Reread the question above...
As you reflect on your answer, do you find that your typical response is automatic or more habitual?
When you respond to the question, "How are you doing?" are you really telling the truth?
Dr. Johnnie Colemon, The First Lady of New Thought said:
Act the way you want to be and soon you will be the way you act.
Based on who you want to be, stand in that truth and respond to the question, "How are you?" Sit with that thought until you come up with an answer...
Reading Iyanla Vanzant’s, Act’s of Faith inspired today’s blog. Here are her suggestions for responding to the question, How are you?
I am whole, I am complete, I am perfect, I am happy, I am dynamite...
I am lovable, loving getting lots of good love...
I am well off and doing well, I have it all together,
I am basking in the riches of life, I am prospering right here and right now, I am being richly rewarded, even in my sleep...
I am a miracle worker expecting a miracle right now, I am peacefully peaceful, I am walking the walk, I am talking the talk...
I am claiming the victory right now, I am successful, I am wealthy, I am living by pure grace, I am a believer, I am standing on faith...
I am on my way to the top, I am what I am because I can’t help myself.
Today’s Challenge: Act as if it you are who you want to be!
Choose a few lines from Vanzant’s perspective above that resonate with you
Or, create some other positive responses so you are prepared.
When someone askes: How are you?
Your prepared response: _______________________________________________
Followed by: And how are you doing, my dear?
Smile, stay positive, be creative and have fun. Visualizing the other person’s reaction alone is worth it.
How will you respond the next time someone asks, How are you?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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Reference:
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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