Author Archives: RealityCheck

Fixing Problems or Fixing Blame?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by RealityCheck

Do you have problems? Disappointments? Unhappiness? You’re a rare person indeed if you can answer, “Never, or hardly ever.” Some people deal with their problems and setbacks more effectively than others do. What’s the difference?

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Choosing to satisfy your needs

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

We make choices all the time. Some decisions are important, with long-term consequences, such as, “Shall I tell my supervisor what I really think of her?” Others aren’t as critical, such as

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If you can’t always get what you want…

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

If you can’t always get what you want, can you at least get what you need? Does that question ever cross your mind? If you feel that you are not even getting what you need in your life, then the … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Quality World?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

“If only, if only… If only people would do as they should, if only the economy was better, if only things were different! Then, I could be happy and satisfied.” Do you ever think this way? Yet others often share … Continue reading →

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When is Helping Helpful?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

Bad things happen to good people. When those bad things are happening to someone you care about, it’s natural to want to help. You want to do something, so you offer advice.  However, sometimes your well-intentioned, extremely helpful, or even … Continue reading →

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Closer or Further? You Choose!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

Good relationships form the basis of a satisfying life according to Dr. Glasser’s Choice Theory. Take a look at your own experience: Are you happier when you are getting along well with the people you care about? Or are you … Continue reading →

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Do something differently with Total Behaviour

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

If you want something different than what you have, you’ll need to do something differently than what you’ve been doing. It’s not a radical idea, but have you noticed that it’s easier said than done?

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How do you choose behaviour, anyway?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

You have to do this! You gotta do that! Does it feel like people are always making you do things? Do you find yourself doing things you don’t want to do because that’s the way it has to be? Do … Continue reading →

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What do you want?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

Tell me what you want, what you really, really want… Whenever you consider making a change, it’s helpful to first be clear about what you want! So whether Reality Therapy is used to improve a behaviour, a relationship, a workplace, … Continue reading →

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How would you like your life to be?

Posted on August 28, 2011 by RealityCheck

How would you like your life to be? Right here on the South Shore, a small group of people is working with a method of focused conversation called Reality Therapy, where questions of that sort are routinely asked…and answered! Developed … Continue reading →

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