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Reality Check: Choosing Respect in Times of Turmoil
From your perspective, is the world in a state of turmoil? And if you do believe that these are unusually troubled times, does that belief affect how you live your life? The world can seem very small. Communications that used … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged "should", anxiety, choosing thoughts, perception, worry
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Reality Check: Trapped by Thoughts? Here’s a Suggestion
No time to think? Feel that you can’t stop what you’re doing for one minute? People are depending on you. Things must be done; we can think later. If that’s your perception, you know it’s hard to stop, step back … Continue reading
Posted in Doing, Thinking, Feeling, Physiology
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, worry
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Reality Check: Past and Future Worries
“One trip through the misery is more than enough for most people.” That’s a quote from Dr. Wm. Glasser where he discusses the value—or lack of value—of dwelling on past miseries. The past is over. We can’t change what we … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, discouragement, perception, self-evaluation, worry
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Reality Check: The Wrong Number
The voice mail that I’d received was not intended for me. The caller had simply dialled the wrong number. But the message struck a chord: The voice of a frightened older woman, saying that Revenue Canada is “after” her and … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Behaviour
Tagged choosing actions, helpful, offering information, worry
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Reality Check: Compartments for Life
One stunningly beautiful day recently, I noticed that I wasn’t fully appreciating the warmth and the beauty. Instead, I was ruminating. The thoughts popping into my head all had to do with concerns and difficulties. Have you noticed that yourself? … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, internal & external control, perception, worry
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Reality Check: Fear of Forgetfulness
Are you feeling forgetful? If so, you are not alone. I’d been under the impression that it’s the “seasoned citizen” demographic who is most aware of the forgetfulness issue. So I was surprised during a recent e-learning session when the … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, frustration, perception, worry
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Reality Check: When Kids Get Scared
Choice Theory and Reality Therapy has touched people all around the world. The pandemic has also touched people all over the world, mentally as well as physically. Understanding Choice Theory could be more helpful now than ever. In Australia some … Continue reading
Posted in Helping Others
Tagged anxiety, offering information, perception, worry
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Reality Check: Thoughts on Going Viral
You’ve already heard about the virus. I’ve been torn about whether to write about it. There is already so much discussion, and I certainly have no medical information to offer. What could I possibly add that might be helpful? However, … Continue reading
Posted in Choosing Perspective
Tagged anxiety, choosing influences, choosing thoughts, perception, responsibility, worry
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Reality Check: The Things People Say
Everybody’s heard about Treena’s embarrassing situation. At least, that’s her perception. Her boss, neighbours, relatives, friends, and acquaintances know that she did something bad and was caught. It was even in the paper, ensuring that every single person knows it. … Continue reading
Posted in Perception & Reality
Tagged anxiety, confidence, criticism, guilt, perception, worry
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