The Reflexive 'I'm Fine'

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The Reflexive 'I'm Fine'

Too little, on reflex, all for others

Your blunder is 'reflexively deferring and pulling your true feelings back.' The instant you're asked — 'I'm fine.'

So mindful of others that you reflexively defer or smile it off before you've even thought. There's kindness in not adding to their load — but you pull your true feelings back and regret 'I should've said it.' Inside: the truth about your 'reflexive deferring,' the moment of regret, how to practice voicing your wants, and the types you click with — all of it.

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