Show that you are a team player by jumping in when help is needed. If you aren’t sure how to assist, ask what you can do to help. 39. “Would you like me to run the reports for you? Attend that meeting in your place? Etc.” Alternatives include phrases such as "are you alright?", "how's everything going?", or "do you want to talk about it?". In the popular children's book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White, the question " Is everything okay?" is used to express worry for other characters, fostering a sense of empathy and care.

There are many reasons your friend or family member may be feeling anxious. Child rearing, job changes, health scares, and addiction are some of the reasons that your friend may feel stressed. That list only scratches the surface of what could go wrong in a person’s life. Still, others don’t need specific reasons to feel anxious. Anxiety may be a part of their lives. People of faith turn to God during times of trouble. If you and your spouse are prayer warriors, consider praying together. 36. “We’ve been through a lot together.” 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?” I am a big fan of Debbie Tung's comics. I have read all the other three comics "Quiet Girl in a Noisy World", "Book love" and "Happily Ever After & Everything In Between" People sometimes become calmer when experiencing human touch. It’s true for babies and the elderly. So why wouldn’t it be true for everyone else? 35. “Let’s pray together.”

Healthcare workers and researchers are making a major impact on global health through vaccines for conditions like Malaria, COVID-19, HIV prevention, Lyme disease, and more. 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.” I have read Debbie Tung’s previous books and found them so relatable as a fellow introvert. I was so excited about this book when I found out she had a new book coming out, and this did not disappoint. At Good Good Good, it’s our job to help readers feel more hopeful and do more good. Every day, we look for good news to share with our community. And there hasn’t ever been a single day where we didn’t find good news. In fact, we’ve never had the time and money to share all of the good news we find — there's that much of it.

If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, your feelings are valid. But we've created this list so you can breathe deeply and remember the good happening in the world. Not to mention that everything has been so gently smoothed over that the end result is a mental health arc that reads as glossy oversimplification. While I recognized many of Tung’s thoughts and experiences from my own mental health journey, I never once felt the jagged rawness that come from dealing with depression and anxiety while reading this. I appreciate Tung making something beautiful and comforting out of a painful mental health journey, but I found that it came at the cost of making something that feels real. While this question may offer reassurances in some situations, be careful of implying that something can be done to “fix the situation.” Some people simply want to be heard. They may already know that nothing can be done to solve the problem, or they may know what they need to do is difficult. 25. “You’ve got a friend in me.” With this book, Debbie ventures into more personal territory, as it describes her struggles with anxiety and depression. As someone who has taken a long time to be (somewhat) comfortable in her own skin, I, once again, found myself enamoured with her words and her thoughts.The phrase "is everything okay?" is ubiquitous in pop culture, making frequent appearances in films, TV shows, books, and music. In some situations, people talk more openly to family members than they do with friends or acquaintances. However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take care with how you speak to your siblings, cousins, or parents.

Here are some ways you can reassure a friend that things will be okay eventually. 12. “I’m here to listen.” Remind your family member that your entire family will support them during this difficult time. This may be an especially powerful statement for those with large, close families. 19. “We come from a long line of survivors.” Even if your childhood was challenging, you have the ability to make sure somebody else has a better experience. This quote has actually gone viral through the years, and it’s encouraging to think about the number of people who have committed to being who they needed when they were younger. Sometimes I just didn’t realize that I have done too much, without thinking about myself. I feel like the author really gets me. While most of us use kind words to reassure someone who is going through a difficult time, don’t forget to pair those words with actions.Is everything okay? The dark clouds gathering in the sky don’t bode well for our outdoor picnic tomorrow.