Author Archives: RealityCheck

Reality Check: Both Sides True

Posted on May 5, 2019 by RealityCheck

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 , , , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: Both Sides True

Reality Check: That Which Strikes Fear

Posted on April 27, 2019 by RealityCheck

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 , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: That Which Strikes Fear

Reality Check: What you see is…what you look for?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by RealityCheck

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 , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: What you see is…what you look for?

Reality Check: What you see is what you get

Posted on April 13, 2019 by RealityCheck

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 , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: What you see is what you get

Reality Check: Strength or Weakness?

Posted on April 6, 2019 by RealityCheck

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 , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: Strength or Weakness?

Reality Check: Telling It Like It Is

Posted on March 31, 2019 by RealityCheck

Do you find it difficult to talk about things that are really important? It’s easier to talk about the trivial, especially when we agree. We commiserate about the weather and the price of gas. We share our delight about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing Behaviour | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: Telling It Like It Is

Reality Check: What makes a difference?

Posted on March 24, 2019 by RealityCheck

Do you want to make a difference? When asked about their purpose or goals in life, many will answer with some variation of, “I want to make a difference and do something that matters.” Often, that wish is connected to … Continue reading →

Posted in Satisfaction | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: What makes a difference?

Reality Check: Building a Relationship – Deliberately

Posted on March 16, 2019 by RealityCheck

We might take the building of relationships for granted. Relationships just happen—we meet someone; we hit it off for whatever reason, and we have a relationship! To be clear, I’m not referring to romantic relationships here. I’m talking about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing Behaviour | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: Building a Relationship – Deliberately

Reality Check: Caution! Mindreading While Listening

Posted on March 10, 2019 by RealityCheck

When doing an important task, it works best if you concentrate fully on that one task while you are doing it. For example, you and I both know better than to text while driving. Driving is an important task, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing Perspective | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: Caution! Mindreading While Listening

Reality Check: The Critic

Posted on March 3, 2019 by RealityCheck

Do you detect that there’s a lot of criticism in your life? If so, how does it feel to be criticized? Are you grateful to have the errors of your ways pointed out to you? Or not so much? When … Continue reading →

Posted in Choosing Perspective | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Reality Check: The Critic