The next time someone asks "How are you?" use a more accurate word from the emotions list. Say something other than an automatically ritualized "Fine."
Festive | Contented | Relaxed | Calm | Satisfied |
Serene | Peaceful | Joyous | Ecstatic | Enthusiastic |
Inspired | Pleased | Grateful | Cheerful | Lighthearted |
Buoyant | Surprised | Optimistic | Spirited | Vivacious |
Brisk | Sparkling | Merry | Generous | Hilarious |
Exhilarated | Playful | Elated | Jubilant | Thrilled |
Restful | Keen | Intent | Zealous | Ardent |
Avid | Anxious | Desirous | Proud | Sorrowful |
Unhappy | Depressed | Melancholy | Gloomy | Somber |
Dismal | Heavy-hearted | Quiet | Mournful | Dreadful |
Dreary | Flat | Blah | Dull | Moody |
Sulky | Out of sorts | Low | Discontented | Discouraged |
Disappointed | Concerned | Sympathetic | Compassionate | Choked up |
Embarrassed | Shameful | Ashamed | Useless | Worthless |
Ill at ease | Injured | Isolated | Offended | Distressed |
Pained | Suffering | Worried | Crushed | Despairing |
Tortured | Lonely | Pathetic | Cold | Warm |
Upset | Hot | Resentful | Irritated | Enraged |
Furious |
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Indignant | Irate | Wrathful | Cross | Cranky |
Sulky | Bitter | Frustrated | Grumpy | Breathless |
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Awkward | Bewildered | Encouraged | Mindless | Courageous |
Confident | Secure | Independent | Lonely | Reassured |
Bold | Brave | Daring | Silly | Heroic |
Hardy | Determined | Loyal | Petrified | Impulsive |
Concerned | Fascinated | Engrossed | Scared | Curious |
Inquisitive | Creative | Sincere | Appalled | Skeptical |
Distrustful | Suspicious | Dubious | Fortunate | Uncertain |
Evasive | Wavering | Hesitant | Whimsical | Perplexed |
Indecisive | Hopeless | Powerless | Out of step | Helpless |
Defeated | Pessimistic | Uptight | Threatened | Immobilized |
Paralyzed | Tense | Hollow | Dismayed | Shallow |
Empty | Strong | Weak | Awed | Weary |
Repulsed | Tired | Alive | Hesitant | Feisty |
Close | Loving | Sexy | Suspicious | Tender |
Passionate | Aggressive | Assertive | Doubtful | Passive |
Humble | Mixed-up | Envious | Worried | Jealous |
Preoccupied | Cruel | Distant | Pressured | Bored |
Cooperative | Fearful | Frightened | Dependent | Timid |
Shaky | Apprehensive | Terrified | Nervous | Panic |
Tragic | Hysterical | Alarmed | Crunched | Cautious |
Shocked | Horrified | Insecure | Burdened | Impatient |
Stay in touch by attending industry conferences
Stay in touch by attending management conferences
Take continuing education units
Expand your credentials by new certifications, diplomat status, degrees, initials
Review best practices in your industry and raise your own standards
Become the leading expert in your practice so you can be an expert witness to establish best practices standards in your industry
Get Employment Practices Insurance from your industry
Know your company's insurances and liabilities to evaluate your safety
Determine your risks of liability by considering your industry, clients served , standards and practices policies of competency, and how "loose you play" with ethics
Caretake your supervisory relationships by knowing that these chains are not necessarily a blanket of trust. Determine the clear level of liability held by any of your actions, or the actions of your employees , or upper management. Outline the liability parameters of all parties who can be held liable, or who can hold you liable.
Know the difference between formal supervision and peer consultation in terms of your liability.
Have a written policy about privacy, confidentiality, and protection procedures to protect yourself and your staff.
Keep at least a brief documentation of all meetings.
Understand that in today's world there is no such thing as privacy. Be thoughtful about what you put on paper, say over a telephone, copy, reproduce, or put into your computer.
In what do you have faith and to what degree?
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