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Reality Check: Mixed Messages
We have lots of ways to communicate. We use words, of course, both written and spoken. But we also communicate through facial expressions, tone, and actions. If you’re not sure how we communicate using actions, think about the message sent … Continue reading
Posted in How it is sometimes
Tagged "should", anxiety, basic needs, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Disagreements Close to Home
People argue. That’s no surprise; we have different opinions. Discussing opinions can be useful, enlightening, and fun! However, disputes can also be destructive, even permanently damaging relationships. Political and cultural issues—views of entitlements, responsibilities, political correctness, justice—are especially fertile ground … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: The Joy of Diverse Opinions
Wouldn’t it be great if we all agreed? We’d live in peace and harmony! However, to quote Dr. Glasser, “We all want a perfect world populated by perfect people like us, but that world has never existed. If it did, … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, examining wants, improving relationships
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Reality Check: The Bare Essentials
What is essential for you? Think for a moment. What pops up? Perhaps people come to your mind—friends, family, people we rely on for help and companionship, who keep our spirits up and make our lives worth living. What else … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged "should", basic needs, conflict, examining wants, freedom, making choices, priorities, responsibility
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Reality Check: Compartments for Life
One stunningly beautiful day recently, I noticed that I wasn’t fully appreciating the warmth and the beauty. Instead, I was ruminating. The thoughts popping into my head all had to do with concerns and difficulties. Have you noticed that yourself? … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, internal & external control, perception, worry
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Reality Check: Getting in the Mood
Are we prisoners of our moods? Some days we feel great from the moment we wake up; others not so much. Why? We could blame the weather. Maybe it’s that incomprehensible jumble of hormones inside our bodies. Or it could … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged "should", choosing thoughts, frustration, happiness, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Defining the Good
“There is good in everyone.” I expect that you’ve heard this declared; perhaps you’ve even said it yourself. Granted, sometimes it’s coupled with a caution that we may have to dig pretty deep to find good in some people. Perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged "should", choosing influences, conflict, examining wants, fairness, freedom, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Does Blaming Stop Us From Doing?
If you are down on your luck, you may heard that you need to adopt a “can-do attitude.” The most effective promoters of “can-do” are folks who have been through hard times themselves. It can be inspiring to hear a … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged blame, choosing actions, choosing influences, internal & external control
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