Tag Archives: dissatisfaction

Reality Check: Just doing my job…

Posted on July 20, 2017 by RealityCheck

“If only I could go to work and just do my job…” Do you ever think like that? Does your version of that wistful statement end with a “but”? If so, you are not alone. There’s plenty of disgruntlement to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Do you want to keep the hurt alive?

Posted on January 29, 2017 by RealityCheck

Have you ever been hurt? Probably so. I think that it’s the rare person who makes it through life without feeling that someone has done them wrong at some point. This series of columns is intended to provide suggestions to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Gift

Posted on December 18, 2016 by RealityCheck

If you’ve gone shopping recently, you’ve likely noticed that there are quite a few people out and about! Some folks love being immersed in the hustle and bustle and excitement. However, as I’m not an enthusiastic shopper under the best … 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: The Angry Stance

Posted on June 7, 2015 by RealityCheck

Do you have an automatic mode? That is, do you wake up feeling pretty much the same every day? Is your first reaction to a situation more or less the same, despite whether the situation is positive or negative? Some … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Value of Purpose

Posted on January 18, 2015 by RealityCheck

“I personally believe that each and every one of us was put here for a purpose; that’s to build and not destroy.” Do you recognize those words? They came from Red Skelton—the comedian who poked fun at the pompous and … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: So, you’re angry. Who’s in charge?

Posted on June 15, 2014 by RealityCheck

Anger, like many negative emotions, can ruin your whole day, eh? Depending on the severity, anger can leave a bad taste for weeks, months, or even a whole lifetime. It may be tempting to believe that we can’t control our … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Gift in the Event

Posted on May 25, 2014 by RealityCheck

Bad things can happen to anyone. While we can take action to try to prevent some bad things by driving cautiously, choosing friends carefully, eating reasonably, the reality is that many events are completely beyond our control. We do have … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Manufacturing Outrage

Posted on February 9, 2014 by RealityCheck

We could choose to deliberately shield ourselves from the world. However, most of us don’t. Thus, we are exposed to news items, study results, and opinions that you’d almost suspect were designed to provoke outrage in any “reasonable person.” One … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Fight That Never Happens

Posted on April 21, 2013 by RealityCheck

Does the tension and stress in your life contribute to your physical health? Likely so. Is there anything that you can do about it? That’s the big question, isn’t it?  

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