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Reality Check: The Unexpected Kindness
Asparagus season reminds me of an incident that’s been a helpful example for me over the years. One spring long ago, when the emerging asparagus was at its peak, I had invited some acquaintances for dinner. Among my guests was … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", criticism, encouragement, improving relationships
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Reality Check: When We Recommend
Have you ever written a letter of recommendation? Some people, especially teachers, managers, or business and community group leaders, are often asked to write recommendations for people they know. If you are not involved in the world of formal, paid … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged choosing influences, encouragement, perception, work
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Reality Check: The Encouragement of Youth
The recent passing of Prince Philip reminded me about the Duke of Edinburgh award, and that it’s important to encourage youth in positive directions. Encouragement—or a lack of encouragement—can make a significant difference for us, whether we are youthful or … Continue reading
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Tagged confidence, encouragement, examining wants, happiness, persistence, responsibility
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Reality Check: Realistic and Attainable
It’s difficult to travel now, as you well know. So when Anna got the call that her grandfather was nearing the end of his life, it presented a real quandary. Should she pack up and set off to be with … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged examining wants, frustration, perception, reality
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Reality Check: The Benefit of Mistakes
“Oops! I made a mistake.” Is there anyone out there who genuinely believes that they’ve never made a mistake? If that’s you, then I guess you can stop reading now. This column is for the rest of us—the mere mortals. … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Freedom
Tagged blame, choosing thoughts, learning, making choices
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Reality Check: A Morning Outlook
How’s your morning outlook? Sunny and bright? Cold and dreary? Maybe it’s unsettled; you’ll wait to see how the day goes. These outlooks could be describing the weather forecast, but our internal outlook is more interesting. What control do we … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, discouragement, happiness, perception
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Reality Check: The Companions on our Journey
If you associate Pythagoras with unhappy high-school math memories, then you might be surprised to find a quote attributed to him about friendship and happiness. Here it is: “Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged encouragement, gratitude, happiness, persistence
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Reality Check: Strategy for Forgetfulness
Anecdotal evidence suggests that lots of folks fear that they are forgetful. Last column, I suggested that one reason people feel overwhelmed is because they are. We’re busy, perhaps anxious, yet tasks keep coming. We lose track and forget. While … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, frustration, responsibility
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Reality Check: Fear of Forgetfulness
Are you feeling forgetful? If so, you are not alone. I’d been under the impression that it’s the “seasoned citizen” demographic who is most aware of the forgetfulness issue. So I was surprised during a recent e-learning session when the … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, frustration, perception, worry
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