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Reality Check: The Value of Purpose
“I personally believe that each and every one of us was put here for a purpose; that’s to build and not destroy.” Do you recognize those words? They came from Red Skelton—the comedian who poked fun at the pompous and … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged choosing thoughts, dissatisfaction, making choices
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Reality Check: The Gift of the Long View
When her credit card bill arrived last January, Jessica came face-to-face with the reality of the shopping she’d done over the previous months. She had no idea that she had spent so much! Yet when she checked the charges, she … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged examining wants, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: More Retirement Planning
Whether you are looking forward to retirement with delight or trepidation, planning can help. While financial planning can help satisfy your need for survival, it’s also important to consider other needs. Last column, I suggested finding ways to satisfy your … Continue reading
Posted in Fun
Tagged "should", freedom, fun, making choices
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Reality Check: Fluffy, Revisited
A few posts ago, I presented this classic quandary: Is it appropriate to deceive someone if you believe the deception is kinder than the truth? Here’s the scenario: Maria’s beloved cat, Fluffy, went missing. Maria responded to the reality of … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged "should", improving relationships, making choices
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Reality Check: Working with different people
Workplaces usually focus more on their business—producing products or delivering services—than worrying about how their willing workers are getting along. However, “getting along” at work isn’t just a feel-good concept; it can have a significant impact on productivity. At work, … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged "should", conflict, making choices
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Reality Check: Dr. Glasser’s influence
Dr. William Glasser passed away recently. Even though it’s less than a decade since I first became aware of choice theory and reality therapy, Dr. Glasser’s work now influences almost everything I do. There are plenty of theories about why … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged internal & external control, making choices, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Jimmy meets Mrs. Crabapple
Ever since he was little, Jimmy wanted to be a pilot. Now, he’s finally ready for that first step on the road to realizing his dream. It’s time to go to ground school. Jimmy’s never been academically inclined. High school … Continue reading
Posted in Learning
Tagged choosing actions, learning, making choices, worry
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Reality Check: A Tale of Two Dates
This column isn’t about dried fruit, nor am I attempting to take over from Ann Landers! I’ve chosen the topic of dates because young (and not-so-young) folks can find it difficult to recognize the true nature of a potential partner. … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Saddle Up!
The professional organization that’s associated with teaching the world Choice Theory occasionally sends out inspirational quotes. A recent one came from an unexpected source: John Wayne. According to the Duke, “Courage is when you are scared to death, but you … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged anxiety, making choices, total behaviour
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