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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 →
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
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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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Reality Check: Persistent or Stubborn?
Last time, I wrote about constancy of purpose and the importance of having a long-term view to guide your decisions. Why is constancy of purpose important? Because few big goals are achieved quickly and easily. If you want to achieve … Continue reading →
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Tagged conflict, examining options, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: The Comparison that Works
If you’ve been reading Reality Check for a while, you know that I suggest not comparing yourself to others. Why? It’s futile, as you can’t control how others are doing. Further, your comparison may lead you to believe that you … Continue reading →
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Reality Check: When Your Body Speaks Out
Do you listen to your body? If you’ve ever had an aching back from lifting too much, a foggy brain from sleeping too little, or an upset stomach from eating unwisely, you know there are times when the body can’t … Continue reading →
Posted in How it is sometimes
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Tagged choosing actions, examining options, frustration, perception
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Reality Check: The Voter’s Choice
Election season continues. Far from being happy about having a say in how our country is governed, some folks are responding with frustration, confusion, and “Why bother voting? Here are the main objections I’ve been hearing: 1. Politicians are all … Continue reading →
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
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Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, examining options, examining wants
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Reality Check: When I Grow Up
“I’m still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up.” You’d expect that from children, teenagers, and young adults. Yet I hear it from folks who are well into their working lives or even in retirement. … Continue reading →
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Tagged basic needs, examining options, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: The Choice Not Taken
After we’ve made a choice, the option we’ve chosen seems to become our focus. For example, you make a choice in a restaurant: “I’ll have the fish and chips, please.” When your fish arrives, it’s your focus. You might be … Continue reading →
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Tagged choosing actions, examining options, making choices
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