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Reality Check: When No Response Is a Good Response
Have you ever been subjected to the sting of putdowns or criticisms? If so, you may have been briefly annoyed. However, in some circumstances, the hurt could persist for a long, long time. There are people who seem to enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, confidence, conflict
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Reality Check: Wherever you go
Once upon a time, a woman I’ll call Tilley knew that she had to move. As she went looking for a new home, she came across a nice-looking neighbourhood. Bob happened to be out walking his dog, so Tilley struck … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, happiness, improving relationships, perception, reality
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Reality Check: Staying Alive
Have you ever taken a CPR course? Or maybe you can recall music from the ‘70s? If so, I imagine that the words, “Staying Alive” bring a little tune to mind. Feel free to hum along as you read. Staying … Continue reading
Posted in Needs
Tagged basic needs, conflict, need satisfaction
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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: 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: Does This Call for a Confrontation?
What does a satisfying life look like for you? For many people, an important measure of a satisfying life is that it includes being on good terms with people. Exactly who and how many people will vary from person to … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, criticism, improving relationships, responsibility
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Reality Check: Future Prospects
We can only act in the present day. I’m sure that this isn’t news to you! While we can’t act in the past nor can we act in the future, there’s an interesting difference between the two. The past is … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged basic needs, better or worse, conflict, focus
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Reality Check: One Good Thing
“Structured reality therapy” is an approach that Dr. Wm. Glasser developed and used for marriage counselling. Like some other aspects of Choice Theory, the process sounds almost simplistic; essentially it begins by having both people answer five straightforward questions. Simplicity, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, conflict, discouragement, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Five Questions Meet a Conflict
Some people take a spontaneous seat-of-the-pants approach to life, while others find structure more satisfying. Personally, I find structure helpful: shopping lists, appointment calendars, journal reminders. Tools of this sort may not work perfectly, but they can help us develop … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships
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