IT'S OKAY!

How often have you been asked:

• What's wrong with you?
• How are you feeling?
• Is this what you wanted?

How often has your response been:

• I'm okay
• It's okay

How often was your response a lie based on the following definitions of 'OKAY'?

• Used to express assent, agreement, or acceptance
• Satisfactory, but not exceptionally or especially good

You said you were okay but you weren't. You didn't really feel good, but you pretended that you were. What was presented wasn't what you needed, but you accepted it anyway because in your opinion, it was okay.

 

Often we say okay because we either don't want to rock the boat or we don't want to hurt someone's feelings, but either way, we aren't being honest. 

 

Why? Because while we're internalizing what's best for another, 'OKAY' is growing into stress that can lead to a variety of medical issues. Or, equally as detrimental, years of OKAY has the potential to erupt into a rage with the ability to destroy the future of many.

So how do you overcome this? By giving yourself permission to tell the truth.

If you’re angry, not feeling well, not in agreement with what’s being presented to you—say it.

Say it because it’s OKAY to do so. Say it because it can save you much health-wise and in your personal and professional relationships.

 

 

Linda!