Tag Archives: dissatisfaction

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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Reality Check: Rise or Sink?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by RealityCheck

Much like a community or a family, a workplace has its own atmosphere and culture. Some places are productive, filled with industrious people who are happy at their work. Other workplaces seem angry or sullen, where even simple tasks take … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Hot Buttons

Posted on March 17, 2013 by RealityCheck

“He pushes my buttons! He knows that I have a temper so he gets me going; then he walks away smirking as if he had nothing to do with it. He does it on purpose to get me into trouble. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: They “should” know…

Posted on February 24, 2013 by RealityCheck

Alice is fuming, but you’d never know it. She’s choosing to keep her frustrations hidden, and having chosen this “internal fuming” behaviour throughout her life, she’s mastered the skill. No one would know. We choose certain behaviours because they seem … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Turning Work from Torment to Tolerable

Posted on November 25, 2012 by RealityCheck

When asked about her work, Billie used to say, “Every day is torment, pure and simple.” But not anymore. What changed? As Billie puts it, “I had a little conversation with myself.” So, what was the problem? And how did … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Manipulation and Consequences

Posted on October 21, 2012 by RealityCheck

You’ve heard of manipulators, haven’t you? Perhaps you’ve even been the “victim” of a manipulator (or perceive yourself that way.) It can seem as if manipulative people manage to get what they want, and it’s always at someone else’s expense. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: To be belittled, or not to be…

Posted on September 30, 2012 by RealityCheck

When Sonja met Harry, she found a man who seemed almost too good to be true. Kind and generous, Harry was genuinely concerned about Sonja’s welfare. And unlike Sonja’s previous relationship, Harry demanded no changes on her part. In this … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Not Every Battle

Posted on September 16, 2012 by RealityCheck

When Marie met Darcy, she immediately fell in love with his kind heart. Darcy never said no to any good cause, and as there are plenty of good causes, his practical skills and good nature kept him in high demand. … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Facebook Envy?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by RealityCheck

Progress has given us enhanced opportunities to connect with each other. Whereas a phone call could be perceived as an interruption, email (much like an old-fashioned letter!) can be read at leisure. Social networks, such as facebook, contribute another interesting … Continue reading →

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