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Reality Check: Maybe I Can…
When many of us lost power during the recent snowstorm, our habitual routines were disrupted. While even I am not old enough to remember cozy gatherings around oil lamps in the pre-electricity days, I understand it was not all “bad … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: Dilbert and Beyond
Scott Adams has passed away. To many, Adams is known primarily as the creator of Dilbert, that cartoon character with the flipped-up tie and a sincere effort to do his job well despite the challenges of a less than-perfect workplace. … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: The Positive Power of Doing Something
Any time is a good time to assess how things are going, and the dawning of the New Year can add an extra little motivational kick. Thus, I’d recently suggested that now is a great time to take stock; to … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, gratitude, motivation
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Reality Check: Fresh New Year, Fresh New Changes
There are changes coming! While I’m at it, I may as well throw in a prediction about Maritime weather: It’s going to change! Not a big surprise, is it? Changes happen; some for the better; others just make things worse. … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged change, choosing actions, choosing thoughts
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Reality Check: Gifts and Presence
It’s that time of year when many of us focus on presents. Ads surround us promoting the message: this is a time to buy. Granted, getting and giving packages wrapped in festive paper and glittery ribbons does add a certain … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective
Tagged encouragement, gratitude, perception, reality, worry
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Reality Check: Where Will I Put My Attention Today?
My former colleague Jim had to attend a company meeting in New Brunswick with a few other employees. They drove out in early morning, allowing plenty of time for arrival. About half-way, they switched drivers; Jim took the wheel. Jim … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, making choices
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Reality Check: Does This Call for a Confrontation?
What does a satisfying life look like for you? For many people, an important measure of a satisfying life is that it includes being on good terms with people. Exactly who and how many people will vary from person to … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, criticism, improving relationships, responsibility
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