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Reality Check: To Make a Difference
We’re in to a New Year! But before we leave Christmas 2020 behind, let’s remember the classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s an oldie, yet the message is still worthwhile. George Bailey gets to see the difference he … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, comparing with others, perception
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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: The Actions of Gratitude
Gratitude helps. When we shift our outlook to one of gratitude, that shift may also help to move us toward a more satisfying, and indeed, a more grateful life. Adopting an “attitude of gratitude” also helps to make life more … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, gratitude
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Reality Check: The Perfection Trap
How do you feel about this statement: “If I can’t do something perfectly, I may as well not do it at all”? While different people have different attitudes toward perfection, there are some situations where perfect accomplishment is what we … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", choosing actions, discouragement, reality
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Reality Check: Ready or Not?
Many of us have daily rituals. Some folks check their horoscope, check facebook, or listen to the birthday greetings on the radio. I have my coffee; check my email, and read today’s quote from my book of Stephen Covey’s daily … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, need satisfaction, perception, reality
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Reality Check: Why Not Ask?
“I’m not going to bother asking because I know what I’ll hear.” Have you ever held back from making a request using that reasoning? For example, “I won’t bother to ask for a refund because I know it will be … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, confidence, perception
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Reality Check: Resources and Resourcefulness
Picture yourself stranded on a desert island (or an island off Nova Scotia.) As you are “stranded,” it’s implied that you didn’t intend to be in this situation and it’s definitely not what you want. Now what do you do? … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, confidence, helpful, responsibility
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Reality Check: Our Best Selves
What comes to your mind when I refer to our best selves? Is our best self when we “put our best foot forward?” Perhaps so. However, if putting our best foot forward is only to make a good impression—essentially, to … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, making choices, perception
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