Tag Archives: perception

Reality Check: The Actions of Optimism

Posted on January 17, 2021 by RealityCheck

The New Year has arrived. This year, the consistent sentiment that I’ve heard expressed is, “I hope it’s going to be better than last year!” Will 2021 be a better year than 2020? Some folks believe that it will be; … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: To Make a Difference

Posted on January 10, 2021 by RealityCheck

We’re in to a New Year! But before we leave Christmas 2020 behind, let’s remember the classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s an oldie, yet the message is still worthwhile. George Bailey gets to see the difference he … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: A Look at Happiness

Posted on January 3, 2021 by RealityCheck

What does it mean to be happy? Is it selfish to want to be happy? Do some people seek happiness in a bad way? Is there a formula for happiness? So many questions; so few answers. But as we come … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Spirit of a Conversation

Posted on December 27, 2020 by RealityCheck

With limitations on visiting people, how we handle our conversations may matter even more now than during normal times. Why? When we can’t talk face to face, we can’t see expressions or body language. It’s harder to distinguish between a … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Ready or Not?

Posted on November 8, 2020 by RealityCheck

Many of us have daily rituals. Some folks check their horoscope, check facebook, or listen to the birthday greetings on the radio. I have my coffee; check my email, and read today’s quote from my book of Stephen Covey’s daily … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: The Stories We Tell

Posted on October 4, 2020 by RealityCheck

When you roll out of bed in the morning, do you tell yourself, “Today is going to be an amazing day!”? Or is your first thought closer to, “Ugghh. I don’t know how I’m going to get through this day.” … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Why Not Ask?

Posted on September 13, 2020 by RealityCheck

“I’m not going to bother asking because I know what I’ll hear.” Have you ever held back from making a request using that reasoning? For example, “I won’t bother to ask for a refund because I know it will be … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Another Positive to Negative Ratio

Posted on September 7, 2020 by RealityCheck

Last time, I had suggested an experiment for you to try if you have a relationship that you’d like to improve. Essentially, the experiment starts by keeping track (in your mind) of how often you offer a “compliment” (encouragement, appreciation, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Ratios and Relationships

Posted on August 31, 2020 by RealityCheck

I’ll bet you were hoping for a math lesson today, so here you go: A ratio is essentially a pair of numbers that defines a relationship. And we all know that the value and quality of our relationships plays a … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Essential Connections

Posted on August 24, 2020 by RealityCheck

When things are going well, some of us don’t feel a great need to seek out connections with others. We’re content to forge along and make our progress without a great deal of interaction. When things are going badly however, … Continue reading →

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