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Reality Check: Worry, Control and Superpowers
Last time, I mentioned the catchphrase, “Worrying about things over which I have no control is my superpower.” We know it’s a joke. But jokes can contain grains of truth, and for some, that joke hits uncomfortably close to reality. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: Speaking of Superpowers
At a home decor store recently, I found something that I thought would amuse my friend. The store features inspirational feel-good products, like signs that tell us to “Live, Laugh, Love.” I chose an item with this message: “Worrying about … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: Can We Choose Our Feelings?
Do you remember grammar lessons? For most of us, I suspect it’s been a while since we’ve thought much about nouns and verbs and the rest of it. However, anyone whose livelihood depends on selling products, telling stories or influencing … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, feelings, internal & external control
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Reality Check: Great Expectations
An acquaintance suggested that I watch a new documentary. I respect his opinion and the topic sounded interesting, so I had great expectations. When a rainy day finally came along and I took the opportunity to watch it, I was … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged examining wants, happiness, internal & external control, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: The Thing About Control
A long, long time ago, I was on a flight to Cape Breton for a meeting. Everything was going smoothly. I parked at the airport; had my ticket; knew where I was going and who to meet. I was prepared … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, choosing actions, choosing thoughts, internal & external control, worry
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Reality Check: The Present Day
We have so many opportunities to find reasons to be upset, anxious, angry, or have other difficult feelings. Your upsets might come from your personal life, from the behaviour of people close to you, such as family, community, or workplace. … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing thoughts, confidence, internal & external control, perception
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Reality Check: Does It Matter Who Is Watching?
The choices that we make, both big and small, affect our lives. They contribute to whether we are reasonably satisfied or rather miserable. How do we make our choices? If our behaviour is internally motivated as Dr. Glasser suggests, then … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, internal & external control
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Reality Check: To Take Charge of Your Life
Over his long career, Dr. Wm. Glasser wrote a number of books to describe his approach to helping people get along better and live more satisfying lives. A well-known example is, “Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom.” Years … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, internal & external control, motivation
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Reality Check: Does Optimism Make a Difference?
Does optimism make a difference? That is, a positive difference? Or is optimism only for the naive and easily-led, those folks who aren’t wise enough to understand how really bad and awful and disastrous everything is? If you’ve been reading … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing influences, choosing thoughts, encouragement, happiness, internal & external control
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