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Reality Check: Let’s talk failure…
Just when you thought these columns were all about joy, positivity and success, here comes one on failure! I’m grateful to one of my readers for inspiring me to examine failure and how to define it. There’s a practical application … Continue reading →
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Tagged examining options, learning, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Can you change your workplace reality?
Unhappy at your work? Want it to be better? Don’t know what to do? Sadly, you’re not alone. And while misery might love company, knowing that others share your misery doesn’t help you every day as you trudge off to … Continue reading →
Posted in Workplace
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Tagged examining options, perception, work
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Reality Check: I Could Write Myself a Letter
If I were going to sit right down and write myself a letter…what would I say? More importantly, if you were to write yourself a letter, what would you say? When you find yourself troubled by a question that won’t … Continue reading →
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Tagged examining options, examining wants, perception, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Choices of Conversation
It’s that time of year when people get together. Perhaps you’ll attend an office party to socialize with your fellow workers. Perhaps you’ll catch up with seldom-seen relatives. Maybe you’ll be partying with friends. In any case, it’s possible you’ll … Continue reading →
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Tagged examining options, examining wants, improving relationships, offering information
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Reality Check: The Gift
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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Tagged "should", dissatisfaction, examining options, internal & external control
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Reality Check: You’re a Character!
When you hear someone say, “He (or she) is a character!” the implication is usually that the person is kind of…quirky. On the other hand, when someone shows a lot of character, the implication is that they’ve demonstrated strength in … Continue reading →
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, examining options, making choices
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Reality Check: The Elevator Problem
Regardless of your occupation or your life situation, you will always find some kind of problems. So, the ability to solve problems is a valuable skill to develop. An early step in most problem-solving processes is “define the problem.” Now, … Continue reading →
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Tagged examining options, examining wants, perception
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Reality Check: Change–Like It or Not, Part 2
According to Rick Maurer, resistance to change occurs on several levels. Last column, I indicated that one level is intellectual—“I don’t understand it.” That resistance can be addressed by providing information and engaging in logical discussions. The second level of … Continue reading →
Posted in Making a Change
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Tagged examining options, examining wants, motivation, perception, win-win
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Reality Check: Doers and Dreamers
The “Doers and Dreamers’ Travel Guide” is designed to promote tourism. Are you a doer looking for activities? Or a dreamer looking for romantic beach sunsets? No matter which; you can fulfill your wishes here! Wherever there are people, there … Continue reading →
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Tagged choosing thoughts, confidence, examining options
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Reality Check: Lean for Life
You may choose to be pleasantly surprised when you see that the “lean” in this column has nothing to do with dieting! Rather, this “lean” refers to lean manufacturing, and it’s been around for decades. The goal is to reduce … Continue reading →
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Tagged choosing actions, examining options, need satisfaction
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