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Reality Check: The Accountability of Writing it Down
At the beginning of the year, Glasser Canada made an offer to its members. If a member provided a couple of New Year’s resolutions appropriate for display on the Glasser website, they would get 10 bucks off their next purchase. … Continue reading
Posted in Develop Understanding
Tagged perception, priorities, reality, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Come by Chance
A tool that is often suggested to help us be happier and more satisfied is the practice of gratitude. You’ve seen it recommended here and probably elsewhere, too. It is, indeed, well and good to be grateful, count our blessings, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing thoughts, gratitude, internal & external control, perception
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Reality Check: Pictures of Celebration
It’s the time of year when we are surrounded by pictures of celebration and joy. There are images of beaming families who obviously love each other and probably never disagree. They sit at tables overflowing with perfectly cooked, delicious food, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", choosing thoughts, examining wants, perception, reality
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Reality Check: That Work/Life Balance
Have you ever succeeded at something that was difficult for you? I suspect that you have. So, let’s try a little thought experiment. Look back at that time, whether it was minutes ago or years ago. What were you thinking … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing influences, offering information, perception, win-win
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Reality Check: What does encouragement look like?
A friend for whom I have very high regard had a scheduling conflict. It looked like she’d be unable to attend a meeting I’d organized. I was disappointed. Then, she went out of her way to rearrange her schedule so … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged choosing actions, gratitude, improving relationships, offering information, perception
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Reality Check: Presuming Good Intent
If you’re going to make an assumption about someone, it’s more helpful to assume that they have good intent rather than bad. What do you think of that? Let’s eliminate the situations where the assumption of good intent is obviously … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing thoughts, conflict, improving relationships, perception
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Reality Check: Unintended Effects
When we interact with people, we have control over how we behave. We can choose our actions, our thoughts, perceptions, and to some degree, even our feelings. What we can’t control is what others do. Smiling at a stranger doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged examining wants, perception, power, work
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Reality Check: Sidestep your Traps
Why do I keep doing that? I should know better by now! That’s the way Sophie beats herself up after conversations with her mother. Why, indeed? The relationship with her mom was never great. Sophie is warm and outgoing, whereas … Continue reading
Posted in Control and Choice
Tagged conflict, criticism, freedom, perception, power
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