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Reality Check: The Odds of Encouragement
What are the odds that you’ll happen to say something encouraging to someone who could really benefit from it at that very moment? Encouragement is one of the seven caring habits that Dr. Glasser suggests will build relationships. Even if … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, gratitude, helpful, improving relationships
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Reality Check: The Things That Are Working
As the grey days of winter set in, spirits can turn grey too. Winter is coming; will it be a hard one or an easy one? Predictions aren’t perfect, but it’s safe to say it’ll get colder and there will … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, discouragement, gratitude, perception
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Reality Check: The Seeds of Goodwill
One day a few months back, a person I consider to be something of a mentor for me was taken ill. We are not closely connected, but I respect his work and consider him a trustworthy advisor. So I sent … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, encouragement, gratitude
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Reality Check: One Suggestion
Do you look forward to each day with optimism? Or do you anticipate it with dread? Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s no point in either worrying or anticipating; it will be what it will be.” Here’s a bigger question: Does your … Continue reading
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Reality Check: She Said “Thank You”!
On a recent shopping trip, I witnessed something so remarkable that it’s stuck with me for days. “What could that be?” you might ask. The line-up to the young cashier’s till wasn’t very long, so it was easy to see … Continue reading
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Tagged comparing with others, encouragement, gratitude, improving relationships
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Reality Check: How Did It Go?
It’s common practice to take stock at the end of the year. How did the past year pan out for you? Do you see that you’ve made progress since the year began? Or does it feel like you’re sliding backward, … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, gratitude, perception, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Describe Your Life
When do we make new friends? In childhood perhaps, when everyone is new to us. But really, we can create opportunities to meet new people throughout our lives. When we do, and we’re in the “getting acquainted” stage, we’ll probably … Continue reading
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Reality Check: The Tiny Point of Light
If you are fortunate, on a clear night you see a vast expanse of blackness interrupted by tiny points of light. Even if you’re not in a place where you can see stars, you know how one tiny point of … Continue reading
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Reality Check: Legacy and Contribution
What comes to your mind when you hear the words, “leaving a legacy”? Legacy is often interpreted as a monetary gift, but for Stephen Covey, the concept of legacy is broader than money. Covey, famous for “The 7 Habits of … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, encouragement, gratitude, learning
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