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Reality Check: Positive Peer Pressure
I’ve organized my desk! Well, technically, that’s not true. I haven’t organized it. Yet. However, my friend Emma has organized her desk, and is delighted with the result. She can now find her stamps, labels, scissors, stapler and that hole-punch … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, motivation, perception
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Reality Check: Describe Your Life
When do we make new friends? In childhood perhaps, when everyone is new to us. But really, we can create opportunities to meet new people throughout our lives. When we do, and we’re in the “getting acquainted” stage, we’ll probably … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, gratitude, perception
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Reality Check: Even If…
Allen’s story is one that’s experienced in many families. His mother isn’t doing well. His dad is terrified by the inevitable changes that are coming. Allen has moved so he can be with his parents and take care of the … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, blame, choosing thoughts, discouragement, perception
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Reality Check: The Tiny Point of Light
If you are fortunate, on a clear night you see a vast expanse of blackness interrupted by tiny points of light. Even if you’re not in a place where you can see stars, you know how one tiny point of … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, gratitude, happiness
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Reality Check: Adventures in Embarrassment
Sarah has been invited to a party hosted by a well-to-do acquaintance. The invitation was so astonishing that she didn’t have time to think of an excuse to decline. Now she feels stuck and anxious. She won’t know anyone, but … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Legacy and Contribution
What comes to your mind when you hear the words, “leaving a legacy”? Legacy is often interpreted as a monetary gift, but for Stephen Covey, the concept of legacy is broader than money. Covey, famous for “The 7 Habits of … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, encouragement, gratitude, learning
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