Greetings!
Welcome to Reality Check:
articles and observations inspired by the work of Dr. William GlasserCategories
Tag Archives: choosing thoughts
Reality Check: Adventures in Embarrassment
Sarah has been invited to a party hosted by a well-to-do acquaintance. The invitation was so astonishing that she didn’t have time to think of an excuse to decline. Now she feels stuck and anxious. She won’t know anyone, but … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, perception
Comments Off on Reality Check: Adventures in Embarrassment
Reality Check: The Thanksgiving Reminder
As I was standing behind the fine young plumber scrunched up under the sink, I joked, “I’m not really hovering over you; I’m just here for moral support.” His response came as a surprise. Thoughtfully, seriously, he responded, “Everyone can … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, encouragement, gratitude
Comments Off on Reality Check: The Thanksgiving Reminder
Reality Check: Fear or Excitement?
Do you live with a feeling of fear? Or maybe you call it dread, anxiety, or worry. It’s a troubling feeling, no matter which name we use. Our fears may be valid. There’s plenty to worry about. And it’s surprisingly … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, perception, worry
Comments Off on Reality Check: Fear or Excitement?
Reality Check: The Quest For What You Want
What do you want? Is that a question worth thinking about? Some believe it’s selfish to think about what we want. Others see it as futile; if you believe you can’t get what you want, why bother asking? Yet “wants” … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, comparing with others, examining wants, self-evaluation
Comments Off on Reality Check: The Quest For What You Want
Reality Check: Which List Do You Keep?
As you’d expect from a person who writes lessons on happiness, Dr. Gad Saad looks like a pleasant man who has a positive attitude. It makes sense; I’m sure neither you nor I would be enthusiastic about buying books or … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, comparing with others, fairness, happiness, perception
Comments Off on Reality Check: Which List Do You Keep?
Reality Check: Looking for Light in the Tunnel
A while back, an intriguing message landed in my Inbox. It began: “The world is increasingly designed to depress us. Happiness isn’t very good for the economy…” My skeptical nature kicked in. Is that true? I wondered. It didn’t take … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception
Comments Off on Reality Check: Looking for Light in the Tunnel
Reality Check: Have To? Or Get To?
The language we use makes a difference. We know that a poor choice of words can strain or even destroy a relationship. Likewise, an inspiring choice of words, especially when delivered in a stirring manner, can motivate people to try … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", choosing thoughts, motivation, perception
Comments Off on Reality Check: Have To? Or Get To?
Reality Check: The Habit of Respect
If you’ve been following recent columns, you’ll know that I’ve been examining Dr. Glasser’s caring habits for building relationships, one at a time. To recap, those habits are: supporting, encouraging, listening, accepting, trusting, respecting, and negotiating differences. We’ve now come … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, improving relationships, perception
Comments Off on Reality Check: The Habit of Respect