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If your coworker or boss is experiencing personal stress or tragedy, they may not be able to concentrate well enough on work to understand what needs to be done while they are out. Consider suggesting ways you can help. 40. “I’m praying for you.”

The idiom "is everything okay?" is more than just a simple question. It's a demonstration of empathy, a bridge connecting us during moments of uncertainty or distress. At Good Good Good it’s our job to look for Helpers in the midst of bad news — and time after time, we’ve always found them. It’s really good. Highly recommended. Looking forward to read more from Debbie Tung. But first, let me read Quiet Girl in a Noisy World.While the world is far from perfect, the world is a better place for the greatest number of people than at any time in history. And the fact that the world has slowly but surely gotten better, means the future will be better too. In the history of the world, there have been wars and famine. There have been natural disasters and tyrannical leaders. Regardless, the sun continues to rise each morning and set each evening. We know this statement is not as encouraging as many want to hear, but it may be more accurate. Saying this to a friend says, “I understand that you are going through a difficult time right now.” It also says, “I wish you the best as you navigate through this hard situation.”

Saying this to someone experiencing extreme anxiety or stress may not be the best choice. Even if you have the best intentions at heart, saying “it’s going to be okay” to someone implies that what they are going through is trivial. Even if their problem may seem inconsequential to you in the grand scheme of life, the person hearing this statement may not feel this way. While it’s heartbreaking to think about families needing to flee war, conflict, or persecution — it’s beautiful to see so many Helpers and nonprofits working hard to help refugees around the world. ( You can find a refugee organization to help too.) Is your friend facing knee replacement surgery and all the therapy that follows? Do they have strep throat and are miserable with a sore throat? Reassure them that things will get better and that their illness or injury will one day be an unpleasant memory. 6. “Things will only get better.”Are you looking for something to say when someone dies unexpectedly ? Or maybe the death was not unexpected, but you are searching for something to say to comfort a friend in mourning. Reid, Poppy (6 April 2020). "Album of the Week: Violent Soho, 'Everything Is A-OK' ". Tone Deaf . Retrieved 11 April 2020. Taylor Swift is re-recording her entire discography. When things feel overwhelming, we like to turn on Red (Taylor’s Version) and have a little jam sesh. There’s something particularly hopeful about a woman reclaiming her voice. Apr 1, 1983 ... If Nothing Goes Wrong, Is Everything All Right? Interpreting Zero Numerators. James A. Hanley, PhD; Abby Lippman-Hand, PhD. JAMA. 1983 ... You probably don’t speak the same way to your client, coworker, or boss as you would to a family member or friend. If you are trying to reassure a professional acquaintance, consider the following phrases. 38. “What can I do to help?”