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Reality Check: Messages That Matter
Have you ever received feedback that you didn’t want to hear? Yet, once you’ve heard it, you realize that even though it’s painful, it’s true. When someone we love and trust points out that our actions are leading us in … Continue reading
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Tagged criticism, encouragement, offering information, perception
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Reality Check: Would You Listen to Yourself?
For this post, I’ve chosen the headline, “Would you listen to yourself?” This simple question could be perceived quite differently by different people. What do you think it means? Some folks would interpret it as an expression of exasperation. Even … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, criticism, offering information, perception
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Reality Check: The Sharp Edge
Criticism is a double-edged sword, and that sword can have one very sharp edge. I say it’s “double-edged,” because some criticism may be intended to be helpful (referred to as “constructive criticism.”) More likely, however, criticism results in hurt rather … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", criticism, discouragement, offering information
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Reality Check: Burden or Honour?
For some time, Carole has been caring for her mom, Beatrice. Carole is the logical caregiver; others have neither the skills nor the temperament to be able to effectively care for Beatrice. Beatrice is what we might call “a character.” … Continue reading
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Tagged criticism, discouragement, gratitude, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: More Alike Than Different
In his bestseller, “All Things Being Equal,” author John Mighton proposes that widespread math competence could be the key to a better, more just world. What’s your reaction to that? I’m guessing that it might be anywhere from, “Yes, obviously!” … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, criticism, frustration, improving relationships
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Reality Check: A Real Gift
Gift-giving is top of mind for many people at this time of year. While the unusual circumstances of the last two years may have changed some perspectives about what is important, gift purchases are still common. We buy products or … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, choosing influences, conflict, criticism, examining wants
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Reality Check: The Joy of Diverse Opinions
Wouldn’t it be great if we all agreed? We’d live in peace and harmony! However, to quote Dr. Glasser, “We all want a perfect world populated by perfect people like us, but that world has never existed. If it did, … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, examining wants, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Go, Team
Are you part of a team? If you play sports or belong to a work team, then the answer is easily, “Yes.” You might belong to a less formal association, like a community group where people come together with a … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, choosing actions, conflict, criticism, freedom, improving relationships
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Reality Check: The Unexpected Kindness
Asparagus season reminds me of an incident that’s been a helpful example for me over the years. One spring long ago, when the emerging asparagus was at its peak, I had invited some acquaintances for dinner. Among my guests was … Continue reading
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Reality Check: The Value of Work
Work and workplaces have changed over the past weeks. Some changes are dramatic, with workplaces completely shut down. Other workplaces carry on with relatively minor changes. Whether it’s your work that’s affected, or it’s your experience as a consumer, I’m … Continue reading