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Reality Check: Just One Makes a Difference
Would you like to have the power to change the world? You probably know how things ought to be. Whether we’re talking community, country, or the whole planet, things would be better if they were different. Different how? The way … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, helpful, need satisfaction, power
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Reality Check: The Rock and the Hard Place
There may be times when we find ourselves with a conflict so profound, so unsolvable, that it truly is like being between a rock and a hard place. No matter what you do; what creative solutions you dream up, reality … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, examining wants, making choices
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Reality Check: A Fresh Start
Autumn mornings are the best in my opinion. The air is fresh, the sun shines; it’s a new day. It could get us thinking that “each day is a fresh start.” Put our past troubles and trials aside; we’re starting … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: The Thing About Control
A long, long time ago, I was on a flight to Cape Breton for a meeting. Everything was going smoothly. I parked at the airport; had my ticket; knew where I was going and who to meet. I was prepared … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: A Simple Thank You
Do you offer compliments? If so, is it rarely, only when someone has done something truly extraordinary? Or does giving compliments come easily to you? Now, how about receiving compliments? Can you accept a compliment without embarrassment, shrugging it off, … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, happiness
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Reality Check: Choosing Our Alliances
The term ‘alliance’ is often used to refer to relationships among countries. However, it can also be a useful descriptor for relationships among people, and could even open up a new perspective for some. Dr. Glasser and others put a … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged choosing actions, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: To Get Back On Course
When events in our lives go awry, we may develop the perception that life is just one bad thing after another. It’s overwhelming. Some time ago, I asked, “What do you do when events throw you off course?” The suggestions … Continue reading
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Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, discouragement
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Reality Check: When You’re Thrown Off Course
In our lives, we may have blissful times. Those are the days when everything is going smoothly. Relationships with friends and family are warm and satisfying, work or purpose is well in hand and headed in the direction that you … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, total behaviour
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