Asking Meaningful Questions

Stop asking 'have you lost weight' or some other surface question. Ask something meaningful that opens up authentic conversation.

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— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

What people really want to be asked is questions about themselves that go beyond surface or appearance.

We all get asked surface questions and go into autopilot when we answer them. Sometimes we even dissociate and aren't present to the conversation.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

Humans love to talk about themselves and they love to have someone that's genuinely interested in their life experience.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

Ask these questions and watch people light up.

1. "What's something that you've been really interested in or thinking about a lot recently?"

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

2. "How is (insert person important to them) have you been able to spend much time with them?"

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

3. "I remember last time we talked, you told me about x. How did that go?"

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

4. "What are you most looking forward to?"

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

5. "What are your thoughts on (insert topic you know they're interested in)"

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023

If you're present and listen to the responses, you'll create deeper connections through asking meaningful connection that few people ask.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) April 4, 2023