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Reality Check: What Encourages You?
Encouragement makes a difference in people’s lives. OK, that may just be my opinion, but I’m sticking with it. What do you think? Do you act differently when you are feeling encouraged compared to when you are discouraged? My observation … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception
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Reality Check: Can Good Come From Setbacks?
“How’s it going?” Has anyone asked you that recently? If so, how do you respond? Often we say, “Fine,” regardless of what’s happening. It is a practical answer, especially if we believe that the person asking isn’t really interested in … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, discouragement, encouragement, perception, priorities
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Reality Check: The Seeds of Goodwill
One day a few months back, a person I consider to be something of a mentor for me was taken ill. We are not closely connected, but I respect his work and consider him a trustworthy advisor. So I sent … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude
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Reality Check: To Speak or To Hold Your Peace
Do you ever have moments in conversation when you wonder, “Should I speak up? Or is it better to bite my tongue?” In some cases, it can seem like we don’t even have a choice. Let’s say someone has said … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, conflict, criticism, encouragement
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Reality Check: The Benefit of Small Inspirations
While cleaning my desk, I happened to bump the mouse, causing a video to begin playing on my computer. This video is not a professional production. It’s a little wobbly; the product of somebody who happened to have their phone … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, encouragement
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Reality Check: Nourishing Recognition
Distressing stories abound of people who lack the food they need to nourish their physical bodies. Well-meaning people may ask, “What can I do? Food deficiency is one example of scarcity. But there’s another area of scarcity where any of … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged basic needs, encouragement, helpful, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Does Optimism Make a Difference?
Does optimism make a difference? That is, a positive difference? Or is optimism only for the naive and easily-led, those folks who aren’t wise enough to understand how really bad and awful and disastrous everything is? If you’ve been reading … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, encouragement, happiness, internal & external control
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Reality Check: One Suggestion
Do you look forward to each day with optimism? Or do you anticipate it with dread? Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s no point in either worrying or anticipating; it will be what it will be.” Here’s a bigger question: Does your … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude, happiness
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Reality Check: She Said “Thank You”!
On a recent shopping trip, I witnessed something so remarkable that it’s stuck with me for days. “What could that be?” you might ask. The line-up to the young cashier’s till wasn’t very long, so it was easy to see … Continue reading
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Tagged comparing with others, encouragement, gratitude, improving relationships
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