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Reality Check: A New Year; A New System
It’s understandable that New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap. The inevitable February stories of people who’ve abandoned their resolutions sends a message of, “Why bother?” Regardless of the time of year, however, it’s worthwhile to think about what you … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, making choices, persistence
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Reality Check: A Spirit of Hope
“Work without Hope draws nectar in a sieve.” If you are a poetry fan, then you may know this poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge entitled, “Work without Hope.” Work is more satisfying when it comes with the hope that you … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception
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Reality Check: The Pep Talk
Could you use a pep talk? When you look around, does it seem that everyone is in festive spirits but you? Whether you are having life-changing struggles or just feeling vaguely uneasy, you may have days when it’s hard to … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, improving relationships, perception, self-evaluation
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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: You and Me Against the Problem
Just when everything seemed to be going well, Amy got a wakeup call. It was a “heart incident,” and it demanded that she turn her attention toward aspects of her life that she had neglected. You probably know the drill. … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", blame, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, responsibility
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Reality Check: The Wrong Number
The voice mail that I’d received was not intended for me. The caller had simply dialled the wrong number. But the message struck a chord: The voice of a frightened older woman, saying that Revenue Canada is “after” her and … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, helpful, offering information, worry
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Reality Check: Lessons from an Ice Cube
How’s your motivation? Are you full of get-up and go, with plans and actions to get to your goals? Or are you listless or discouraged, where “What’s the use” comes to mind? Which state would you prefer? And if one … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, motivation, persistence
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Reality Check: Does Blaming Stop Us From Doing?
If you are down on your luck, you may heard that you need to adopt a “can-do attitude.” The most effective promoters of “can-do” are folks who have been through hard times themselves. It can be inspiring to hear a … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, choosing actions, choosing influences, internal & external control
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