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Reality Check: The Value of Patches
“Patches make the goodbye harder still…” Decades ago, you could hear the song “Oh Very Young” playing everywhere. The artist, formerly known as Cat Stevens, sang of growing up, of life, and in this line, of discarding favourite old jeans. … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged choosing actions, making choices, persistence, power, responsibility
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Reality Check: People Who Cope
When you think of your circle of friends and acquaintances, you may be able to identify some who fit into a category I call “people who cope.” These are the folks who seem to know what to do, no matter … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, improving relationships
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Reality Check: To Do What We Can
When I hung up the phone after a rather unsatisfying conversation with a company which shall remain nameless, I muttered to myself, “Well, at least I’ve done what I can.” Granted, this didn’t turn my situation into sunshine and roses. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing thoughts, making choices
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Reality Check: What Does It Mean to Be Supportive?
The need for support seems to surround us. Perhaps you see the struggles of friends, family, or community members. There’s also media and social media telling us difficult stories of people around the world. The challenges vary. Problems with physical … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged "should", choosing actions, helpful, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: The Blue Zones
If you were making a list of what you want most of all, you might include “a long, healthy life” on that list. You wouldn’t be alone. Considering that attempts to find the “fountain of youth” date back centuries, we … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, choosing thoughts
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Reality Check: The Power of Presence
We have so many options in how we can communicate. There’s phone, text, video chat, email, interactions on social media sites.…We could even write a letter! One could easily get the impression that we run the risk of too much … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing actions, improving relationships, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: One Suggestion
Do you look forward to each day with optimism? Or do you anticipate it with dread? Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s no point in either worrying or anticipating; it will be what it will be.” Here’s a bigger question: Does your … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude, happiness
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