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Reality Check: What makes a great day?
Do you believe that you can create the life you want to live? Occasionally throughout the years, I’ve offered a workshop called “Creating the Life You Want to Live.” The title pretty much gives away my opinion on the question, … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged examining wants, need satisfaction, priorities, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Connecting with others
Have you noticed changes in your relationships over these past few weeks? With the requirements and warnings to stay away from people—to literally isolate ourselves—we’re no longer getting together for in-person gatherings. Perhaps you’re accustomed to dropping in for a … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships
Tagged happiness, loneliness, need satisfaction, unhappiness
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Reality Check: To Change Ourselves
There must be thousands of personality tests available on websites, magazines, and facebook. Some people think they’re silly, but plenty of others like them. People like to learn about themselves, and many also have a wish along the lines of, … Continue reading
Posted in Making a Change
Tagged choosing actions, examining wants, need satisfaction, self-evaluation
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Love in Action
Different people want different things. It’s a good thing too, isn’t it? Otherwise, we’d all want the same house, the same job, the same cat, and…the same mate. Some folks believe that somewhere out there is a perfect partner, made … Continue reading
Reality Check: The Essence of Home
What makes a house a home? You’ve seen the decorative signs that say home is where the heart is or that love makes a house a home. What does that really mean? Feeling that we are loved is one of … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged dissatisfaction, examining wants, freedom, internal & external control, need satisfaction, perception
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Reality Check: Suggestions for the Workplace Feud
Last post, I described a workplace feud between Millie and Billy that’s gotten out of hand. What to do? Dr. Glasser suggested that the need for power is a basic human need. Because “power” is such a charged word, I … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace
Tagged choosing actions, conflict, need satisfaction, power, work
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Reality Check: Back to Basics
While browsing my bookshelf, I thought it time to reread one of the classics: Stephen Covey’s “First Things First.” If you’re looking for help to live a satisfying life, Covey’s books are a good place to start. You won’t find … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged basic needs, motivation, need satisfaction
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Reality Check: What makes a difference?
Do you want to make a difference? When asked about their purpose or goals in life, many will answer with some variation of, “I want to make a difference and do something that matters.” Often, that wish is connected to … Continue reading
Posted in Satisfaction
Tagged choosing actions, helpful, need satisfaction, persistence
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