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Reality Check: The Value of Taking the High Road
In this continuing series on helpful values that seldom make the news, this column’s value is “taking the high road.” Does that get the tune for The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond running through your mind? You might express this … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, offering information
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Reality Check: A little respect, please
To strengthen relationships and build satisfying lives, choice theory promotes seven caring habits, including the habit of respect. What’s the impact of respect in a relationship? Henry was forced to retire from a well-paying, satisfying career where he had enjoyed … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged criticism, improving relationships, win-win
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Reality Check: Archie, Meathead, and External Control
If you recognize the title of this column from “All in the Family,” then either you remember the 70s or you have been watching TV reruns! Regardless of whether you loved it or hated it, that TV sitcom has become … Continue reading
Posted in How it is sometimes
Tagged conflict, criticism, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Criticism—The Great Dissatisfier
Do you seek to be the best you can be? Aspiring to excellence is a wonderful motivator. Actions that you take to improve yourself, your work, and your relationships can have a positive impact on your quality of life. Do … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged criticism, improving relationships, negotiation
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Reality Check: Must we disagree?
Do you want to get along with others? With all kinds of people in the world, each with our different beliefs and values, it’s impossible to agree with everyone. Sometimes those disagreements are minor, while others cut to the very … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", conflict, criticism, improving relationships
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Work: What’s a worker to do?
When you’re a worker bee, stuck in an unsatisfying work situation, it’s easy to find someone to blame. Your co-workers, manager, even the “big boss:” if only “they” knew what they were doing, everything would be better. The Reality Therapy … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged blame, criticism, examining wants, win-win
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Communication: The ‘How-to’ of Talking
In a quest for a more satisfying (or at least, less irritating) life with his parents, Liam has asked cousin Larry for help. Now, Liam’s wondering if the reason Larry gets along with his parents is because
Posted in Family
Tagged blame, conflict, criticism, internal & external control, negotiation
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Driving Toward Connection
Friends matter! According to Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, developed by Dr. Wm Glasser, our connections with people are
Posted in Family
Tagged criticism, internal & external control, making choices
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Marriage: The “Control” Question
When discussing marriage, any mention of control is likely to push a few buttons! That’s evident by how some folks talk about their spouses: “I sure can’t control him!” “She’s completely out of control!” or this entertaining comment:
Posted in Marriage
Tagged blame, criticism, internal & external control
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