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Reality Check: Structure for a Satisfying Life
The upside of dissatisfaction is that it can be a useful motivator to drive improvement. That’s grasping at straws to find a positive spin, isn’t it? Seriously though, if we had no dissatisfaction, why would we ever improve? One area … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, need satisfaction, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: When Fairness Holds Us Back
The mother-daughter conflict story told in Choice Theory by Dr. Glasser that I’ve been referring to has one more interesting dimension that some of us might find troubling. Briefly, the story goes like this: Mom works all day and is … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged "should", examining wants, fairness, improving relationships
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Reality Check: Love, Clarified and Committed
Recently I was gifted with a book entitled, “What is this thing called Love?” Written by Dr. Glasser and his wife Carleen, the book has a clear purpose. It’s for women who have been told, “I love you,” but who … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged examining wants, improving relationships, making choices, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: To be Deliberate
It’s probably the influence of advertising, but the word “mindfulness” for me conjures up the image of a lovely woman in a yoga pose. Waterfalls, peace, and harmony abound. Being mindful—paying attention to the present moment—is a really helpful practice. … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Attachment to Things
Did you resolve to get more organized this year? You’re not alone. You can take control of your space, and the sales flyers that feature plastic totes and pretty boxes imply that they can help. But whether it’s elegant bamboo … Continue reading
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Tagged examining wants, happiness, making choices
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Reality Check: Pictures of Celebration
It’s the time of year when we are surrounded by pictures of celebration and joy. There are images of beaming families who obviously love each other and probably never disagree. They sit at tables overflowing with perfectly cooked, delicious food, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", choosing thoughts, examining wants, perception, reality
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Reality Check: Unintended Effects
When we interact with people, we have control over how we behave. We can choose our actions, our thoughts, perceptions, and to some degree, even our feelings. What we can’t control is what others do. Smiling at a stranger doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged examining wants, perception, power, work
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Reality Check: The Joy of Groundrules
How’s the new job, Sara? It’s ok, but there are an awful lot of rules. There’s a rule for when you come in, when you leave, what you can say to customers, what you do during slow times…There is a … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged examining wants, improving relationships, offering information
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