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Reality Check: Lost for Words?
Some people instinctively know the right thing to say in difficult situations. And then there are the rest of us; we who struggle to find words when the going gets tough. Sadness, illness or loss will likely visit us and … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged anxiety, basic needs, choosing actions, helpful
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Reality Check: Mixed Messages
We have lots of ways to communicate. We use words, of course, both written and spoken. But we also communicate through facial expressions, tone, and actions. If you’re not sure how we communicate using actions, think about the message sent … Continue reading
Posted in How it is sometimes
Tagged "should", anxiety, basic needs, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: The Bare Essentials
What is essential for you? Think for a moment. What pops up? Perhaps people come to your mind—friends, family, people we rely on for help and companionship, who keep our spirits up and make our lives worth living. What else … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged "should", basic needs, conflict, examining wants, freedom, making choices, priorities, responsibility
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Reality Check: Dissatisfied But Not Sure Why?
Do you ever feel out of sorts? When you have a sense that things are not right, but you can’t quite put a finger on exactly what’s wrong? An explanation that often pops up now is “the virus.” Everything seems … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged basic needs, dissatisfaction, frustration, need satisfaction, perception, reality
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Reality Check: The Tension Between Safety and Freedom
People do the strangest things, don’t they? Sometimes you shake your head in disbelief. Yet for any of us, I suspect that there are times when an observer would think our own actions quite irrational. An observer can only see … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged "should", basic needs, blame, choosing actions, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Building Purpose
Some building materials are in scarce supply at the moment. Rumour has it that’s because there are a lot of home improvement projects going on. With schedules disrupted during the pandemic, it seems like everyone and their dog is using … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, learning, need satisfaction, work
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Reality Check: Reflections from the Storm
In these posts, I’ve often mentioned power as one of our basic needs. The power I refer to is the need to feel that we are recognized and have value. However, when we had “a bit of a blow” here … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged basic needs, gratitude, power, priorities
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Reality Check: Different wants for different folks
“I don’t know why you think you need all that stuff.” From his mom’s perspective, James is continuously on kijiji, eBay and buy & sell groups, looking for a deal. He’s accumulated tools, parts, gadgets of all sorts. “Why?” she … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", basic needs, criticism, examining wants
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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: Cards of Connection
My grandmother used to send out Christmas cards. Not just a few cards; it must have been hundreds. Well, maybe “hundreds” is an exaggerated memory, but I clearly recollect the lengthy list of names in the little notebook that emerged … Continue reading
Posted in Love & Belonging
Tagged basic needs, improving relationships, making choices
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