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Reality Check: The Satisfaction of Being Useful
Dr. Glasser’s book, “Take Charge of Your Life” is subtitled, “How to get what you need with choice theory psychology.” In it, we are encouraged to make our choices deliberately and to evaluate the results. We have to make choices … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, discouragement, need satisfaction, power
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Reality Check: If the cat would only change
Have you ever heard yourself saying, “If only [fill in whatever name you like here] would behave more sensibly. If only they’d pay attention. If only they were more responsible. You know, if only they would act like we want … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged blame, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: The Seeds of Goodwill
One day a few months back, a person I consider to be something of a mentor for me was taken ill. We are not closely connected, but I respect his work and consider him a trustworthy advisor. So I sent … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude
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Reality Check: To Speak or To Hold Your Peace
Do you ever have moments in conversation when you wonder, “Should I speak up? Or is it better to bite my tongue?” In some cases, it can seem like we don’t even have a choice. Let’s say someone has said … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, encouragement
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Reality Check: What We Tell Ourselves
Do you talk to yourself? Some people have a rich inner conversation going on in their heads all the time; others have no idea what I’m referring to. That’s just another reminder of how different people are! This column is … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing thoughts, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: That First Impulse
“Follow your heart.” This phrase is on T-shirts, plaques, coffee mugs. People quote it and presumably rely on it as a guiding principle. Let’s take a look at what that might mean.
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: The Benefit of Small Inspirations
While cleaning my desk, I happened to bump the mouse, causing a video to begin playing on my computer. This video is not a professional production. It’s a little wobbly; the product of somebody who happened to have their phone … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, encouragement
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