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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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Reality Check: Doing the Hard Thing
“I don’t even know why I am doing this.” My friend, who we’ll call Julie for this little story, had hit a rough spot on her way toward a goal that’s important to her. Because I’m a loyal friend with … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, encouragement, examining wants, motivation
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Reality Check: Thoughts on Going Viral
You’ve already heard about the virus. I’ve been torn about whether to write about it. There is already so much discussion, and I certainly have no medical information to offer. What could I possibly add that might be helpful? However, … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception, responsibility, worry
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Reality Check: The Forest, the Trees and the Path
Bad news, or the fear of bad news, can take a lot of our energy. Does that matter? I think so. And it’s not just the selfish sentiment of, “I feel better when I’m happy” kind of mattering, either. The … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, happiness, perception, purpose
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Reality Check: Courage and Discouragement
If you’ve ever felt the thud of discouragement, you may have also felt that you have no control over how you respond. It’s a powerless feeling, isn’t it? What brings on those discouraged feelings? Here are a few of the … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, discouragement, filters, perception
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Reality Check: The Dull of Winter
Winter. The dull days, grey clouds, rain, drizzle, fog, and yes, even snow, can be a hard time of year. It’s as if the sun takes a vacation (probably gone south.) For some folks, those dull days stir up dull, … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, perception, unhappiness
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Reality Check: Recognizing Our Gifts
We are free to give gifts at any time of the year. However, whether because of social convention, family expectations, or faith-based convictions, gift-giving is more extensive at this time of year. Some folks find the whole gift-giving process stressful. … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, gratitude, happiness, perception
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Reality Check: Choosing Hope
When you consider the future, do you see better days ahead? Or are you more likely to think, “Things are going downhill fast”? Attitude matters. There’s almost a sense of virtue that’s associated with choosing to adopt a positive attitude … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception, self-evaluation
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