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Reality Check: Joe’s New Job
Joe’s employment history could be described as “spotty.” It’s not that he can’t find work; Joe is able to get hired relatively easily. He’s articulate and presents himself in an interview as being pleasant and intelligent. However, Joe has developed … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged comparing with others, criticism, examining wants, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Can I Ruin Your Vacation?
Just to be clear, I don’t want to ruin your vacation! Nor am I asking, “May I ruin your vacation?” as in, “Will you give me permission to ruin your vacation?” No, my question is, “Do I have the ability … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged freedom, improving relationships, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Going My Way?
Are you stressed? Most of us feel stressed some of the time. Some feel stressed all of the time. One perception of stress is that it’s caused by things outside of us that we can’t control. Whether it’s our jobs, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Change–Like it or Not? Part 1
If you’re a person or group promoting a change that’s being met with opposition, it can be comforting to blame the opposition on the assertion “people don’t like change.” When you believe that you are facing resistance because other people … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged choosing actions, frustration, offering information, perception
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Reality Check: I Heard a Story
I heard a story recently. Here’s how it goes: “When mom was admitted to the hospital, the nurse asked me to come in and show them how I handle mom’s feeding tube.” What was your first reaction to that statement? … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Making Your Meaning
Sir Christopher Wren, architect and cathedral-designer, is associated with a story of three bricklayers. A cathedral was under construction, and three bricklayers were asked, “What are you doing?” The guy who was crouched over answered, “I’m working.” The guy who … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, comparing with others, motivation, work
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Reality Check: Lessons from Puzzles
You might recognize the name Will Shortz if you are a puzzle enthusiast. Mr. Shortz is the New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor and he knows a thing or two about puzzles. Life can sometimes seem like a puzzle. When … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, choosing thoughts
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Reality Check: Wisdom from Whys
The “5 Whys” is a technique that’s sometimes used in workplaces to analyze and solve problems. We use 5 Whys because it can help us figure out the “the root cause” of a problem. The root cause is like the … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged examining wants, internal & external control, self-evaluation
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