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Reality Check: Lost and Found
“So many people feel lost.” I read that comment recently and it’s stuck with me like a nagging thorn in my shoe. Why? Perhaps it so succinctly expressed my perception. I have a haunting sense that many people—young and not-so-young—are … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, discouragement, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Trapped by Thoughts? Here’s a Suggestion
No time to think? Feel that you can’t stop what you’re doing for one minute? People are depending on you. Things must be done; we can think later. If that’s your perception, you know it’s hard to stop, step back … Continue reading
Posted in Doing, Thinking, Feeling, Physiology
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, worry
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Reality Check: A Real Gift
Gift-giving is top of mind for many people at this time of year. While the unusual circumstances of the last two years may have changed some perspectives about what is important, gift purchases are still common. We buy products or … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged blame, choosing influences, conflict, criticism, examining wants
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Reality Check: Adapting for the Future
If you gained two pounds last weekend, will you weigh a hundred pounds more in a year? Look ahead twenty years. At that rate, you’ve expanded by 2000 pounds! That wouldn’t be a ton of fun, would it? We know … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: Defining the Good
“There is good in everyone.” I expect that you’ve heard this declared; perhaps you’ve even said it yourself. Granted, sometimes it’s coupled with a caution that we may have to dig pretty deep to find good in some people. Perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged "should", choosing influences, conflict, examining wants, fairness, freedom, need satisfaction
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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
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged blame, choosing actions, choosing influences, internal & external control
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Reality Check: When We Recommend
Have you ever written a letter of recommendation? Some people, especially teachers, managers, or business and community group leaders, are often asked to write recommendations for people they know. If you are not involved in the world of formal, paid … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged choosing influences, encouragement, perception, work
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