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Reality Check: The Generosity of Not Taking Offense
Ask anyone, “Is it good to be generous?” I think most would say yes; generosity is a desirable trait. To be seen as being mean and selfish is insulting. Generosity isn’t only about money or material goods. People who give … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Is “Should” Running Your Life?
I should wash the dog. And I should prepare that report; check on Harry, run those errands and go through the stack of mail on my desk. There are lots of activities that I really should do. Do you have … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Freedom
Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing thoughts, examining wants, perception
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Reality Check: Reminisce or Ruminate?
The ability to remember is a mixed blessing, isn’t it? For example, we can look back and relive happy times with the people we love. Those pleasant memories can serve to remind us of the love and belonging that we … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: A Stress Test
This is not a test. However, if you want a test, here are a few questions you might ask. On a scale from 1 to 10, how stressed are you? How do you know that you are stressed? Do you … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, perception, worry
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Reality Check: Maybe I Can…
When many of us lost power during the recent snowstorm, our habitual routines were disrupted. While even I am not old enough to remember cozy gatherings around oil lamps in the pre-electricity days, I understand it was not all “bad … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: Dilbert and Beyond
Scott Adams has passed away. To many, Adams is known primarily as the creator of Dilbert, that cartoon character with the flipped-up tie and a sincere effort to do his job well despite the challenges of a less than-perfect workplace. … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: The Positive Power of Doing Something
Any time is a good time to assess how things are going, and the dawning of the New Year can add an extra little motivational kick. Thus, I’d recently suggested that now is a great time to take stock; to … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, gratitude, motivation
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Reality Check: Fresh New Year, Fresh New Changes
There are changes coming! While I’m at it, I may as well throw in a prediction about Maritime weather: It’s going to change! Not a big surprise, is it? Changes happen; some for the better; others just make things worse. … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged change, choosing actions, choosing thoughts
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