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14 November 2023, by Billy Boss

What Do You Really Mean When You Say, "I AM FINE"

Do you know that “I am fine” is the most told lie in the English language? It is usually used when someone is, in fact, not fine but they say “I am fine” because they don’t want to burden others and it’s easier to explain than what’s wrong, would you agree?

F.I.N.E is said to stand for “Feeling Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional”, and can also be “Feeling I’m Nothing to Everyone” or “Feeling Inadequate, Needing Encouragement”. Whatever your definition of FINE may be most of us would just lie and say “I am FINE”, because it’s an easy way out.

Then why do we say “I am fine” when clearly, we’re not:

Not sure of what you really feel
Pretending to be okay
To avoid conflicts
Scared to tell what you're really feeling

Only those who identify with these feelings can truly understand the agony behind the words “I am fine.”

The next time someone asks how you are, think about the response you’re already anticipating. What if we didn’t settle for “fine”? What if we stop, take a moment, and answer with true sincerity how I’m doing? Or better yet, tell them how you’re feeling. We could all benefit from slowing down and honestly evaluating how we are doing.

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01 October 2024, by Billy Boss

Run Your Race: Overcoming Limits Through Strength and Determination with Hacia Atherton

Have you ever felt like life’s challenges were too much to bear? In this episode, “Run Your Race: Overcoming Limits Through Strength and Determination”, we dive into a powerful conversation with Hacia Atherton, a woman whose story is all about finding strength through adversity.

Hacia opens up about a time when she faced intense physical and emotional pain, yet found herself deeply grateful for the experience. She shares how she adopted an athlete’s mindset, seeing each hardship as a form of training for future battles—whether in personal relationships, or unexpected life moments. What struck me most was her ability to embrace gratitude even in her darkest moments, reminding us that even pain can be an opportunity for growth.

Tune in to hear more about:

Embracing adversity as a tool for personal growth
Breaking free from limiting labels to discover your true self
Building resilience through gratitude and inner strength

Through her journey, Hacia discovered that labels like ‘sister,’ ‘CEO,’ or ‘mother’ often limit us, trapping us in expectations. But by shedding those labels and focusing on who we are beneath them, we can start to heal, connect with our true selves, and build inner strength.

Tune in to hear Hacia’s inspiring story and learn practical steps to overcome limits, shift your mindset, and become your own hero.

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