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Reality Check: What Encourages You?
Encouragement makes a difference in people’s lives. OK, that may just be my opinion, but I’m sticking with it. What do you think? Do you act differently when you are feeling encouraged compared to when you are discouraged? My observation … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, encouragement, perception
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Reality Check: It Takes Two to Insult
They say that it takes two to tango, but that’s not all! Lots of activities depend on cooperation, and it’s important to cooperate in many situations. Is cooperation always the right thing? Of course not. When it’s an evil, destructive, … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, freedom, improving relationships, perception
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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: Can Good Come From Setbacks?
“How’s it going?” Has anyone asked you that recently? If so, how do you respond? Often we say, “Fine,” regardless of what’s happening. It is a practical answer, especially if we believe that the person asking isn’t really interested in … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, discouragement, encouragement, perception, priorities
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Reality Check: Sticking to the Plan
When I recently reviewed my to-do list, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had accomplished more than I had realized! Perceptions are funny. Lots of factors contribute to how we perceive whether we are making progress. Brand new … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged examining wants, perception, persistence, priorities
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Reality Check: Fishing for Choices
A story about halibut fishing in Alaska recently caught my attention. Now, I’m not generally interested in halibut fishing, and although Alaska is undoubtedly lovely, it doesn’t hold any special appeal for me. What intrigued me was that the story … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, conflict, criticism, dissatisfaction, perception
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Reality Check: If the cat would only change
Have you ever heard yourself saying, “If only [fill in whatever name you like here] would behave more sensibly. If only they’d pay attention. If only they were more responsible. You know, if only they would act like we want … Continue reading
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Tagged blame, choosing thoughts, perception
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Reality Check: What We Tell Ourselves
Do you talk to yourself? Some people have a rich inner conversation going on in their heads all the time; others have no idea what I’m referring to. That’s just another reminder of how different people are! This column is … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", choosing actions, choosing thoughts, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: That First Impulse
“Follow your heart.” This phrase is on T-shirts, plaques, coffee mugs. People quote it and presumably rely on it as a guiding principle. Let’s take a look at what that might mean.
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged choosing actions, choosing influences, making choices, perception
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Reality Check: Expectations and the Pictures We Carry
Whenever two or more people get together and talk, we have an opportunity to share joy, to create understanding, and to deepen relationships. Getting together can be such fun! Getting together also creates an opportunity for conflict, and there’s plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged conflict, examining wants, improving relationships, perception
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