Tag Archives: choosing actions

Reality Check: Lessons from an Ice Cube

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Suuze

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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Reality Check: Does Blaming Stop Us From Doing?

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Suuze

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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Reality Check: Getting around to procrastination

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Suuze

I’ve been meaning to write about procrastination for a while, but I couldn’t seem to get around to it. Now you’re wondering, “Was that a joke?” Or did she mean it? The answer is yes to both questions. But procrastination … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: What does it mean to be strong?

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Suuze

When people face difficulties, observations are often made about the strength of those who are suffering. It is admirable to be strong in the face of adversity. Strength is also beneficial for a helper who wants to support others through … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Go, Team

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Suuze

Are you part of a team? If you play sports or belong to a work team, then the answer is easily, “Yes.” You might belong to a less formal association, like a community group where people come together with a … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Adding Value

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Suuze

In the world of work, adding value is what you need to do if you want to keep your customers. Whether you are making a product or delivering a service, people only want to pay for value, don’t they? Customers … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Strategy for Forgetfulness

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Suuze

Anecdotal evidence suggests that lots of folks fear that they are forgetful. Last column, I suggested that one reason people feel overwhelmed is because they are. We’re busy, perhaps anxious, yet tasks keep coming. We lose track and forget. While … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Should I Tell My Story?

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Suuze

We could look at our lives as a series of stories. Sometimes we share those stories with others. That story-telling can be helpful, both for the teller and the listener. Some of our stories are happy ones. Those are the … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Trade-offs We Choose

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Suuze

In case your mind feels like it’s still on holiday, here’s a little scenario to spark your imagination. You are going down a hallway behind a person on crutches. They are proceeding hesitantly; giving you the impression that the crutches … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Actions of Optimism

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Suuze

The New Year has arrived. This year, the consistent sentiment that I’ve heard expressed is, “I hope it’s going to be better than last year!” Will 2021 be a better year than 2020? Some folks believe that it will be; … Continue reading →

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