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Reality Check: The Encouragement of Youth
The recent passing of Prince Philip reminded me about the Duke of Edinburgh award, and that it’s important to encourage youth in positive directions. Encouragement—or a lack of encouragement—can make a significant difference for us, whether we are youthful or … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged confidence, encouragement, examining wants, happiness, persistence, responsibility
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Reality Check: Realistic and Attainable
It’s difficult to travel now, as you well know. So when Anna got the call that her grandfather was nearing the end of his life, it presented a real quandary. Should she pack up and set off to be with … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged examining wants, frustration, perception, reality
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Reality Check: A Look at Happiness
What does it mean to be happy? Is it selfish to want to be happy? Do some people seek happiness in a bad way? Is there a formula for happiness? So many questions; so few answers. But as we come … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, examining wants, happiness, perception
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Reality Check: What makes a great day?
Do you believe that you can create the life you want to live? Occasionally throughout the years, I’ve offered a workshop called “Creating the Life You Want to Live.” The title pretty much gives away my opinion on the question, … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged examining wants, need satisfaction, priorities, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Doing the Hard Thing
“I don’t even know why I am doing this.” My friend, who we’ll call Julie for this little story, had hit a rough spot on her way toward a goal that’s important to her. Because I’m a loyal friend with … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, discouragement, encouragement, examining wants, motivation
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Reality Check: Goals and the Posts That Define Them
The Reality Therapy approach, as structured by Dr. Robert Wubbolding, starts with a fundamental question: “What do you want?” For many, those wants include benefits for others. For example, I want career success for people I’ve worked with. There’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged examining wants, persistence, reality, self-evaluation
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