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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
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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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Reality Check: The Wisdom of the Second Look
When we cross a busy street, we look both ways to make sure the coast is clear. It’s often prudent to take a second look before we set out, as we might overlook a potential threat the first time. If … Continue reading
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Tagged basic needs, choosing thoughts, examining wants, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Expanding Happiness
Picture an image of everything that brings happiness to you. All the people, the places, the things, even the values and ideas; everything that brings you joy. Is your picture huge? Does it contain a wide selection of satisfying things? … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, happiness
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Reality Check: Artificially Intelligent Relationships?
What if you could create your perfect wife, husband or friend? A buddy who responds in exactly the right way? You’d never hear a complaint. You’d never feel alone. You’d have a companion to make your life complete. Wouldn’t that … Continue reading
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Reality Check: The Whys and Hows of Relationships
Relationships are a big deal in Choice Theory, where much of Dr. Glasser’s writings address how to improve relationships. Yet if we look at current culture, we could get the impression that it’s the disputes that are applauded, not efforts … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, improving relationships, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: Five Questions Meet a Conflict
Some people take a spontaneous seat-of-the-pants approach to life, while others find structure more satisfying. Personally, I find structure helpful: shopping lists, appointment calendars, journal reminders. Tools of this sort may not work perfectly, but they can help us develop … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Can We Resolve This Dispute?
Some of us like to solve problems. In fact, we might even identify ourselves as problem-solvers, based on successful problem solving incidents in our past! It’s satisfying to be able to assess a situation, interact with the involved parties, and … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, dissatisfaction, examining wants, improving relationships
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Reality Check: To Make It Easier
When looking for information a while ago, I phoned a local business. I wasn’t quite as prepared as I like to be. Some of us, you know, like to have all our questions lined up beforehand so we are clear … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, examining wants, offering information
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