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Reality Check: Understanding your need strength profile
Choice Theory proposes that every human being has the same five basic needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. However, that doesn’t imply that we are identical; far from it! The strength of each of those needs contributes … Continue reading
Posted in Needs
Tagged need satisfaction, perception
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Reality Check: Hot Buttons
“He pushes my buttons! He knows that I have a temper so he gets me going; then he walks away smirking as if he had nothing to do with it. He does it on purpose to get me into trouble. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged conflict, dissatisfaction, internal & external control
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Reality Check: One Small Kind Act
Reality Therapy emphasizes our need for relationships. That’s not radical; it makes sense that being able to get along with others generally leads to a more satisfying life. So what if you need to deal with someone who dislikes you? … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", choosing actions, improving relationships
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Reality Check: They “should” know…
Alice is fuming, but you’d never know it. She’s choosing to keep her frustrations hidden, and having chosen this “internal fuming” behaviour throughout her life, she’s mastered the skill. No one would know. We choose certain behaviours because they seem … Continue reading
Posted in How it is sometimes
Tagged "should", blame, dissatisfaction, offering information
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Reality Check: What do you do?
“What do you do?” It’s a simple conversation starter. When you’re introduced, it’s natural to ask about occupations. However, if you’re unemployed and feeling uncertain about your place in the working world, you might perceive, “What do you do?” as … Continue reading
Posted in How it is sometimes
Tagged need satisfaction, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Must we disagree?
Do you want to get along with others? With all kinds of people in the world, each with our different beliefs and values, it’s impossible to agree with everyone. Sometimes those disagreements are minor, while others cut to the very … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", conflict, criticism, improving relationships
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Reality Check: For a fresh start, write your “wants”
Any time is an opportunity for a fresh start. We could work on improving our lives and relationships continuously, all year long. Just because we could, though, doesn’t mean that we do! However, when a new year rolls around, it … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged examining wants, perception, self-evaluation
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