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Reality Check: The Encouragement of Youth
The recent passing of Prince Philip reminded me about the Duke of Edinburgh award, and that it’s important to encourage youth in positive directions. Encouragement—or a lack of encouragement—can make a significant difference for us, whether we are youthful or … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged confidence, encouragement, examining wants, happiness, persistence, responsibility
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Reality Check: The Companions on our Journey
If you associate Pythagoras with unhappy high-school math memories, then you might be surprised to find a quote attributed to him about friendship and happiness. Here it is: “Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged encouragement, gratitude, happiness, persistence
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Reality Check: The Spirit of a Conversation
With limitations on visiting people, how we handle our conversations may matter even more now than during normal times. Why? When we can’t talk face to face, we can’t see expressions or body language. It’s harder to distinguish between a … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged choice and control, discouragement, encouragement, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Above and Beyond
You can tell when you’re dealing with someone who goes above and beyond. It’s the store clerk who not only asks if you’ve found what you’re looking for, but who makes sure that it meets your needs. It’s the person … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged encouragement, helpful, making choices, work
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Reality Check: The Stories We Tell
When you roll out of bed in the morning, do you tell yourself, “Today is going to be an amazing day!”? Or is your first thought closer to, “Ugghh. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this day.” … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception, reality
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Reality Check: To Speak or to Avoid?
Illnesses, losses and tragedies happen. When you know someone who is experiencing a significant difficulty, it can be hard to know what to say. How do you react when you see that person coming down the sidewalk? Do you think, … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, encouragement, helpful, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Essential Connections
When things are going well, some of us don’t feel a great need to seek out connections with others. We’re content to forge along and make our progress without a great deal of interaction. When things are going badly however, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged encouragement, improving relationships, need satisfaction, perception
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Reality Check: Doing the Hard Thing
“I don’t even know why I am doing this.” My friend, who we’ll call Julie for this little story, had hit a rough spot on her way toward a goal that’s important to her. Because I’m a loyal friend with … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, encouragement, examining wants, motivation
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