Author Archives: Suuze

Reality Check: Building Purpose

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Suuze

Some building materials are in scarce supply at the moment. Rumour has it that’s because there are a lot of home improvement projects going on. With schedules disrupted during the pandemic, it seems like everyone and their dog is using … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Off the Rails?

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Suuze

The opportunity to spend time with our thoughts can be marvellous. It’s a chance to examine our lives and our relationships. We can think about what we want and where we want to go. We could look at the choices … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Upsides and Downsides of Filters

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Suuze

Even inanimate objects are not immune to the changes of time. My reminder of that came recently when I tried to listen to an old speech recorded on VHS tape. Magnetic tapes deteriorate even when not used. Those words from … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: What makes a great day?

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Suuze

Do you believe that you can create the life you want to live? Occasionally throughout the years, I’ve offered a workshop called “Creating the Life You Want to Live.” The title pretty much gives away my opinion on the question, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Commencement

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Suuze

It’s graduation season! Congratulations to all of the graduates who are about to embark on a new phase in your lives. Perhaps this isn’t graduation time for you. Maybe it’s been a long time since you’ve felt like you’ve had … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: When Kids Get Scared

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Suuze

Choice Theory and Reality Therapy has touched people all around the world. The pandemic has also touched people all over the world, mentally as well as physically. Understanding Choice Theory could be more helpful now than ever. In Australia some … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Tension

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Suuze

In his book, Counseling with Choice Theory, Dr. Wm. Glasser describes his first meeting with a guy he calls Jerry. When Jerry walked into Glasser’s office for their first session, he avoided walking on the lines in the carpet. Then … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Doing the Hard Thing

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Suuze

“I don’t even know why I am doing this.” My friend, who we’ll call Julie for this little story, had hit a rough spot on her way toward a goal that’s important to her. Because I’m a loyal friend with … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Goals and the Posts That Define Them

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Suuze

The Reality Therapy approach, as structured by Dr. Robert Wubbolding, starts with a fundamental question: “What do you want?” For many, those wants include benefits for others. For example, I want career success for people I’ve worked with. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Connecting with others

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Suuze

Have you noticed changes in your relationships over these past few weeks? With the requirements and warnings to stay away from people—to literally isolate ourselves—we’re no longer getting together for in-person gatherings. Perhaps you’re accustomed to dropping in for a … Continue reading →

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