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Reality Check: More Alike Than Different
In his bestseller, “All Things Being Equal,” author John Mighton proposes that widespread math competence could be the key to a better, more just world. What’s your reaction to that? I’m guessing that it might be anywhere from, “Yes, obviously!” … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged conflict, criticism, frustration, improving relationships
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Reality Check: A New Year; A New System
It’s understandable that New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap. The inevitable February stories of people who’ve abandoned their resolutions sends a message of, “Why bother?” Regardless of the time of year, however, it’s worthwhile to think about what you … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, making choices, persistence
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Reality Check: A Spirit of Hope
“Work without Hope draws nectar in a sieve.” If you are a poetry fan, then you may know this poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge entitled, “Work without Hope.” Work is more satisfying when it comes with the hope that you … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception
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Reality Check: The Pep Talk
Could you use a pep talk? When you look around, does it seem that everyone is in festive spirits but you? Whether you are having life-changing struggles or just feeling vaguely uneasy, you may have days when it’s hard to … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, improving relationships, perception, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: A Real Gift
Gift-giving is top of mind for many people at this time of year. While the unusual circumstances of the last two years may have changed some perspectives about what is important, gift purchases are still common. We buy products or … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged blame, choosing influences, conflict, criticism, examining wants
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Reality Check: Finding the Courage to Compliment
Do you feel weird when giving someone a compliment? If so, you’re not alone. I know this because Dan Pink, best-selling motivational author, created a short video on “How to compliment people without feeling like a weasel.” This sounds a … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, confidence, encouragement, gratitude, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Grumbling and Gratitudes
Has anyone done you wrong at any point in your life? I suspect that it’s a rare person who could answer, “No.” For most, at some point, someone did not treat us well. Have you also noticed that many grievances … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, gratitude, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Do You Feel Appreciated?
Knowing that we are genuinely appreciated is satisfying. From a choice theory perspective, we might say that appreciation satisfies our need for power, recognition, esteem. Regardless of how we analyze it, appreciation feels good. I sincerely hope that you have … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", choosing thoughts, discouragement, unhappiness
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