How are you today?

Everyday we are asked “how are you?” in some manner shape or form. Most of the time the answer is “ok” with hopefully some “greats” and “awesome” thrown in and unfortunately there are the “lousy” and “awful” as well.

When people visit the NC State Faculty & Staff Ombuds Office we always talk about how folks are doing. That’s the point of the office – to provide a place where people can share how they are “really” doing and explore ways to resolve concerns. The office is confidential and off the record with only limited exceptions, so you can share the good, the bad, and the ugly. And, the office is designed to be impartial – the ombuds won’t judge you or anything you’ve done; instead, together you will develop, analyze, and consider options to resolve your situation.

I see a lot of different “looks” from people in my office and now you actually get to “select” your look for the day! Check out “How Do You Feel Today?” from the Conflict Resolution Network of New South Wales.