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Reality Check: Why Do We Do the Things We Do?
Why, oh why? Why do we do things that don’t seem to make sense? Even if you always act sensibly yourself, it’s still an interesting question. The answers could help you figure out the rest of us. Here’s one explanation, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged basic needs, choosing actions, examining wants
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Reality Check: That Fresh New Year Fragrance
Have you ever bought one of those air fresheners called “new car smell”? For a few bucks, you can bask in the scent of rich leather. Or maybe it’s rich vinyl. Either way, you can experience a luxurious new car … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, examining wants
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Reality Check: Is It Infectious?
Post-pandemic, we’re all aware of how easy it can be to catch something nasty. Thus, we take measures to prevent getting infected. We might avoid situations where we could be exposed to disease or we might try to build up … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", blame, conflict, examining wants, offering information
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Reality Check: Sticking to the Plan
When I recently reviewed my to-do list, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had accomplished more than I had realized! Perceptions are funny. Lots of factors contribute to how we perceive whether we are making progress. Brand new … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged examining wants, perception, persistence, priorities
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Reality Check: Expectations and the Pictures We Carry
Whenever two or more people get together and talk, we have an opportunity to share joy, to create understanding, and to deepen relationships. Getting together can be such fun! Getting together also creates an opportunity for conflict, and there’s plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: When We Don’t See Eye to Eye
A snippet of overheard conversation reminded me of a common source of relationship conflicts. It’s the idea that the people close to you should share your opinions. In this case, a young woman we’ll call Liz was venting her frustration … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged conflict, criticism, examining wants, perception
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Reality Check: Choosing Our Perceptions
Would your life be different if you could control your emotions? You could decide, “I’m choosing to be happy, confident, optimistic!” Or, “I’m choosing to be angry, anxious, resentful.” Either way, with this power, you’d have control over how you … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, making choices, perception
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