Tag Archives: frustration

Reality Check: When Your Body Speaks Out

Posted on November 22, 2015 by RealityCheck

Do you listen to your body? If you’ve ever had an aching back from lifting too much, a foggy brain from sleeping too little, or an upset stomach from eating unwisely, you know there are times when the body can’t … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Feeling Unappreciated?

Posted on November 8, 2015 by RealityCheck

Have you ever felt as if you give and give and give, yet receive little appreciation in return? Neighbours Sara and Michelle are different: Michelle gregarious and fun-loving, Sara introspective and serious. Despite their differences, they are content as neighbours, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Other People’s Misery

Posted on November 1, 2015 by RealityCheck

Do you ever find yourself embracing misery that isn’t really yours? John does. Unlike others in his extended family, John feels that he has a duty to visit and maintain connection with his great-uncle Matthew. Far from expressing appreciation, Matthew … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Are we there yet?

Posted on September 27, 2015 by RealityCheck

When you go on a trip with kids (or some adults), a repetitive chorus of, “Are we there yet?” is something you may as well just expect. If you are the driver, you may choose to find that annoying. However, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Better Left Unsaid?

Posted on August 9, 2015 by RealityCheck

Communication is generally recognized as being essential to the development of satisfying relationships. I’m not just talking about romantic relationships here. All kinds of relationships: friends, work-related, parent-child, student-teacher, benefit when people can communicate effectively. Did you notice the word … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Information in Action

Posted on June 14, 2015 by RealityCheck

Recently, I came across a near-magical convergence of two of my interests (that’s quality assurance and choice theory, of course.) The weekly quote on my favourite quality assurance website was a choice theory quote from Dr. Wm. Glasser! Glasser said, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Treasure Hunt

Posted on May 31, 2015 by RealityCheck

Humans have problems. As I’m interested in helping folks overcome problems, I look for information on problem-solving. In a recent article, “The Obstacles of Everyday Problem Solving,” author James J. Rooney connected problem-solving and treasure-hunting. How might treasure-hunting help with … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Choosing a Mindset

Posted on May 10, 2015 by RealityCheck

For someone with math difficulties, I often recommend the website www.khanacademy.org. I suggest the site because it offers opportunities to practice: you can work as much or as little as you want, and you can progress quickly or slowly. It … Continue reading →

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