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Reality Check: The Sharp Edge
Criticism is a double-edged sword, and that sword can have one very sharp edge. I say it’s “double-edged,” because some criticism may be intended to be helpful (referred to as “constructive criticism.”) More likely, however, criticism results in hurt rather … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", criticism, discouragement, offering information
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Reality Check: Fables and Values
What values guide your life? Where did your values come from? When I refer to values, I’m thinking of qualities such as loyalty, trustworthiness, prudence, generosity, perseverance, compassion, respect, work. There are many more. My curiosity about values was inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, making choices, offering information
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Reality Check: Patience and Purpose
“Your call is important to us.” While waiting on the phone, listening to horrible music occasionally interrupted by that non-reassuring message, I had the gift of time to think about patience. You may have opportunities to think about patience, too. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, frustration, perception, purpose, reality
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Reality Check: The Dashboards of our Lives
For some of us, a “dashboard” refers to a collection of lights and indicators in a vehicle. For others, a dashboard brings to mind a webpage that shows system status and controls. In either case, a dashboard provides information about … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged frustration, happiness, internal & external control, making choices, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: The Present Day
After an absence, we may pick up the strands of connection by asking, “How are you doing?” When I reconnected with Becca, who is well-versed in Dr. Glasser’s Choice Theory, I was pretty sure of an interesting answer. I was … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", anxiety, perception, persistence
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Reality Check: Body, Mind and Feelings
“You won’t gag if you hum.” This I learned from a dental professional. It’s true—you don’t even have to carry a tune! Who knew? This practical little trick reminds me of other connections between actions and physiology. Dr. William Glasser … Continue reading
Posted in Doing, Thinking, Feeling, Physiology
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, total behaviour
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Reality Check: When Times Are Tough
At some point, I suspect that everyone faces a tough time. Your tough time could look quite different from my tough time. However, all of our tough times may have more in common than we’d think. When something interferes with … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, encouragement, perception
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Reality Check: Burden or Honour?
For some time, Carole has been caring for her mom, Beatrice. Carole is the logical caregiver; others have neither the skills nor the temperament to be able to effectively care for Beatrice. Beatrice is what we might call “a character.” … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged criticism, discouragement, gratitude, improving relationships, perception
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