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Reality Check: Worry, Control and Superpowers
Last time, I mentioned the catchphrase, “Worrying about things over which I have no control is my superpower.” We know it’s a joke. But jokes can contain grains of truth, and for some, that joke hits uncomfortably close to reality. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: Speaking of Superpowers
At a home decor store recently, I found something that I thought would amuse my friend. The store features inspirational feel-good products, like signs that tell us to “Live, Laugh, Love.” I chose an item with this message: “Worrying about … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: Alternatives to Anger
Last time, I wrote about Dr. Glasser’s rather unusual way of discussing emotional states. He suggests that we use language that reflects that we have choices, such as, “I am choosing to be anxious,” rather than “I am anxious.” It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, feelings, freedom, unhappiness
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Reality Check: Can We Choose Our Feelings?
Do you remember grammar lessons? For most of us, I suspect it’s been a while since we’ve thought much about nouns and verbs and the rest of it. However, anyone whose livelihood depends on selling products, telling stories or influencing … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, feelings, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Positive Power
The Choice Theory approach to human behaviour includes the idea that we have basic needs. There are just five of those needs, and in recent columns I’ve explored two: freedom and fun. This time, I’ll take a look at another … Continue reading
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Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, power
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Reality Check: Those Difficult Thoughts and Feelings
When choosing a title for this column, I was torn about how to describe the thoughts and feelings I’m writing about. There are so many possibilities; we could call them negative, upsetting, or troublesome. I like “pesky” but it seems … Continue reading
Posted in Doing, Thinking, Feeling, Physiology
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, happiness
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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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