Tag Archives: choosing thoughts

Reality Check: Try a Different Stress Model?

Posted on December 6, 2015 by RealityCheck

Stress. Everybody’s had it. Yet some people seem to manage—or even thrive—in stressful environments, whereas others can barely cope. There are plenty of possible explanations for these differences: genetics, upbringing, experience, training, and so on. We don’t have control over … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Voter’s Choice

Posted on October 11, 2015 by RealityCheck

Election season continues. Far from being happy about having a say in how our country is governed, some folks are responding with frustration, confusion, and “Why bother voting? Here are the main objections I’ve been hearing: 1. Politicians are all … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Engagement as an Employability Skill

Posted on July 27, 2015 by RealityCheck

Skills such as getting along with others, overcoming shyness, and developing a willingness to learn can help us get and keep employment. I’ve been referring to these as “employability skills.” Even if you don’t care deeply about your workplace, such … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Willingness to Learn as an Employability Skill

Posted on July 19, 2015 by RealityCheck

Whether you spend time in a workplace, school, or in blissful retirement, you’ve likely noticed that there’s a lot of change going on. Sometimes, it’s even for the better. Especially in the workplace, willingness to change is essential. Why? Our … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Lessons from the Pond

Posted on June 28, 2015 by RealityCheck

I don’t fish. However, I was on a pond recently, fishing. Everybody knows that while there may be moments of actual fish-catching while fishing, there is inevitably plenty of think-time in between those moments. Here are some of the life … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Treasure Hunt

Posted on May 31, 2015 by RealityCheck

Humans have problems. As I’m interested in helping folks overcome problems, I look for information on problem-solving. In a recent article, “The Obstacles of Everyday Problem Solving,” author James J. Rooney connected problem-solving and treasure-hunting. How might treasure-hunting help with … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Choosing a Mindset

Posted on May 10, 2015 by RealityCheck

For someone with math difficulties, I often recommend the website www.khanacademy.org. I suggest the site because it offers opportunities to practice: you can work as much or as little as you want, and you can progress quickly or slowly. It … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Adversity: Can Thinking Help?

Posted on March 15, 2015 by RealityCheck

Nothing’s really bad or good, but thinking makes it so. Did Shakespeare get it right? Sooner or later, most of us face adversity. For some types of adversity, we have control over whether the result is a huge disruption or … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: When Positive Thinking Meets External Control

Posted on March 1, 2015 by RealityCheck

Last post, I suggested that positive thinking can be helpful, but with a caveat—to be effective, it needs to be paired with positive action. So, if positive thinking is good, then shouldn’t everybody get on board? You know, “Turn that … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Ups and Downs of Positive Thinking

Posted on February 22, 2015 by RealityCheck

Do you “think positively?” Do you believe that it’s important and helpful to do so? One of the appealing aspects of choice theory for me is its positive message and optimistic view of human possibility. By recognizing what we can … Continue reading →

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