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Reality Check: Back to Basics
While browsing my bookshelf, I thought it time to reread one of the classics: Stephen Covey’s “First Things First.” If you’re looking for help to live a satisfying life, Covey’s books are a good place to start. You won’t find … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged basic needs, motivation, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Strategies for Choice
Previously, I discussed a theory popularized by Barry Schwartz in, “The Paradox of Choice” that there are two choice-making approaches. Some people are maximizers; intent on making the absolute best choices they possibly can. Others are satisficers, who stop looking … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged "should", examining wants, making choices, worry
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Reality Check: The Joy of Ownership
The other day, while I was picking up trash by the roadside, I pondered the things that one tends to ponder while picking up trash by the roadside. For example, I pondered, “Why would anyone throw their trash on the … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged confidence, happiness, helpful, perception
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Reality Check: Both Sides True
When we have a disagreement, whether with an individual or a whole group of people, it’s common to think uncharitable thoughts about those on the other side. After all, it goes without saying that we are correct on the issue. … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged blame, choosing influences, dissatisfaction, perception, reality, work
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Reality Check: That Which Strikes Fear
Did you hear the story about the person who called police on a vacuum cleaner that was trapped in the bathroom? Apparently, the resident could see shadows under the bathroom door. There was obviously something amiss; no one was supposed … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged anxiety, perception, reality, worry
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Reality Check: What you see is…what you look for?
Last post, my focus was, “What you see is what you get.” This time, I’m looking at the connection between what we look for and what we see. You’ve almost certainly experienced this connection. For example, if you walk a … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, gratitude, perception
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Reality Check: What you see is what you get
WYSIWYG, pronounced “whizzywig,” means, “What you see is what you get.” I know the phrase from the olden days of computers—back when it was a big deal to have the display on the screen actually reflect what was printed. Computer … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged "should", criticism, examining wants, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Strength or Weakness?
Every one of us has specific strengths. If you like to learn about yourself, then it can be quite satisfying to figure out your individual strengths and how to best use them to reach your goals. Strengths are generally positive … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged fairness, improving relationships, perception, self-evaluation
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