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Reality Check: Why Not Ask?
“I’m not going to bother asking because I know what I’ll hear.” Have you ever held back from making a request using that reasoning? For example, “I won’t bother to ask for a refund because I know it will be … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, confidence, perception
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Reality Check: Another Positive to Negative Ratio
Last time, I had suggested an experiment for you to try if you have a relationship that you’d like to improve. Essentially, the experiment starts by keeping track (in your mind) of how often you offer a “compliment” (encouragement, appreciation, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, happiness, perception
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Reality Check: Ratios and Relationships
I’ll bet you were hoping for a math lesson today, so here you go: A ratio is essentially a pair of numbers that defines a relationship. And we all know that the value and quality of our relationships plays a … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged improving relationships, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Essential Connections
When things are going well, some of us don’t feel a great need to seek out connections with others. We’re content to forge along and make our progress without a great deal of interaction. When things are going badly however, … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, improving relationships, need satisfaction, perception
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Reality Check: Resources and Resourcefulness
Picture yourself stranded on a desert island (or an island off Nova Scotia.) As you are “stranded,” it’s implied that you didn’t intend to be in this situation and it’s definitely not what you want. Now what do you do? … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, confidence, helpful, responsibility
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Reality Check: Our Best Selves
What comes to your mind when I refer to our best selves? Is our best self when we “put our best foot forward?” Perhaps so. However, if putting our best foot forward is only to make a good impression—essentially, to … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Building Purpose
Some building materials are in scarce supply at the moment. Rumour has it that’s because there are a lot of home improvement projects going on. With schedules disrupted during the pandemic, it seems like everyone and their dog is using … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, learning, need satisfaction, work
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Reality Check: The Upsides and Downsides of Filters
Even inanimate objects are not immune to the changes of time. My reminder of that came recently when I tried to listen to an old speech recorded on VHS tape. Magnetic tapes deteriorate even when not used. Those words from … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged conflict, filters, helpful, perception
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