Author Archives: RealityCheck

Reality Check: People Who Cope

Posted on July 28, 2024 by RealityCheck

When you think of your circle of friends and acquaintances, you may be able to identify some who fit into a category I call “people who cope.” These are the folks who seem to know what to do, no matter … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Fear of Embarrassment

Posted on July 21, 2024 by RealityCheck

Many of us have an outstanding ability to find things to fear. Make no mistake, real threats exist, and the related fears can be useful. They tell us to pay attention; look out! However, there are also fears that don’t … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Real Relationships

Posted on July 14, 2024 by RealityCheck

Scams are everywhere and they often involve relationships. Why? People will sacrifice to help out friends or family. Some scammers exploit that loving, generous human quality by pretending to be someone they are not. There are so many ways to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Nourishing Recognition

Posted on July 7, 2024 by RealityCheck

Distressing stories abound of people who lack the food they need to nourish their physical bodies. Well-meaning people may ask, “What can I do? Food deficiency is one example of scarcity. But there’s another area of scarcity where any of … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Irrational Fears or Real Risks?

Posted on June 30, 2024 by RealityCheck

You may have heard that an increasing number of people are affected by anxiety, fears, worries of all kinds. If you’re not one of those people, count yourself fortunate! Some people are not worriers. Whether it’s a personality type or … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Big Value of Small Talk

Posted on June 23, 2024 by RealityCheck

Choice Theory suggests that people need good relationships to have a satisfying life. For one person, a good relationship might mean constant contact, where you share not only hopes and dreams but also the struggles and joys of everyday life. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: To Do What We Can

Posted on June 16, 2024 by RealityCheck

When I hung up the phone after a rather unsatisfying conversation with a company which shall remain nameless, I muttered to myself, “Well, at least I’ve done what I can.” Granted, this didn’t turn my situation into sunshine and roses. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: What Does It Mean to Be Supportive?

Posted on June 9, 2024 by RealityCheck

The need for support seems to surround us. Perhaps you see the struggles of friends, family, or community members. There’s also media and social media telling us difficult stories of people around the world. The challenges vary. Problems with physical … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: When “Don’t” Works

Posted on June 2, 2024 by RealityCheck

“Don’t” sounds like such a negative word, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s because it’s often used in commands, like “Don’t do that!” or “Don’t call me; I’ll call you.” It’s a word that shows up a lot when we try to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Does Optimism Make a Difference?

Posted on May 29, 2024 by RealityCheck

Does optimism make a difference? That is, a positive difference? Or is optimism only for the naive and easily-led, those folks who aren’t wise enough to understand how really bad and awful and disastrous everything is? If you’ve been reading … Continue reading →

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