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Reality Check: Great Expectations
An acquaintance suggested that I watch a new documentary. I respect his opinion and the topic sounded interesting, so I had great expectations. When a rainy day finally came along and I took the opportunity to watch it, I was … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged examining wants, happiness, internal & external control, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Evaluation Time
Specific words can evoke strong emotions, and for some people, the word “evaluation” is one of them. What comes to your mind when you hear “evaluation”? Does it remind you of school days, of teachers constantly evaluating your work? (perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged comparing with others, examining wants, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Is “Should” Running Your Life?
I should wash the dog. And I should prepare that report; check on Harry, run those errands and go through the stack of mail on my desk. There are lots of activities that I really should do. Do you have … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Freedom
Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing thoughts, examining wants, perception
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Reality Check: The Habit of Communication
Habits matter. They can affect how well our bodies work. They can influence whether we spend much of our time feeling joyful or despondent. Our habits can also contribute to how warm and connected we feel to other people. It … Continue reading
Posted in Improving
Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, habits, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Just One Makes a Difference
Would you like to have the power to change the world? You probably know how things ought to be. Whether we’re talking community, country, or the whole planet, things would be better if they were different. Different how? The way … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, helpful, need satisfaction, power
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Reality Check: Those Conflicts Within Us
It’s not rare to have a conflict with another person. Some serious conflicts have no apparent solution; others could likely be resolved if we put our minds to it and strive toward cooperation. But what about conflicts that don’t involve … Continue reading
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Tagged comparing with others, examining wants, making choices
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Reality Check: The Rock and the Hard Place
There may be times when we find ourselves with a conflict so profound, so unsolvable, that it truly is like being between a rock and a hard place. No matter what you do; what creative solutions you dream up, reality … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, examining wants, making choices
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