Reframing with Keith

Consideration    Repeating Functional Patterns Reframing – Toothbrush falls in the toilet bowl Glad it wasn’t the electric toothbrush Opportunity to go fishing Chance to practice alternative tooth brushing methods Evaluate the benefits of clear vs. blue toilet water Reason to shop Glad you flushed Enhance your skills at using chop sticks Reminder of the benefits…

Consideration:  Reframing reframing “Keith, don’t you ever get tired of it all?”  I don’t get tired.  I do get troubled, annoyed, perplexed and sometimes even frustrated.  I have the same typical reactions to problematic circumstances as anyone else.  That is what lead to my discovery of my need for perspective management.  I think people consider…

Consideration:  Virtual elementary education Reframes – teachers Opportunity to present a lesson without being interrupted Power to mute a child who wants to be disruptive Chance to audition for a role on a television talk show Create a video for your teacher of the year application Chance to see yourself in action Reframes – children…

Consideration:  Election campaigns “Are you ready for some football?  A Monday night party!” August, a time when we can expect hot, dry weather in the Midwest (not this year).  August, a time when children are transitioning from boredom at home back to there classrooms and friends at school. (not this year).  August, a time when…

Consideration:  Puddin poop I am always intrigued by a perspective discovery.  Recently, my friend Michael had a revelation.  He and his wife had traveled from Chattanooga to St. Louis to hang out with my wife and I.  With a mix of trepidation and curiosity he told me that every time he travels a long distance…

Consideration:  Fan-less baseball Reframing No admission fees Don’t have to stand in line to get snacks No need to pay for parking Opportunity to sell snacks to family and friends watching your television No lines to use the restroom No chance of getting caught in a rain delay Chance to change the channel if your…

Consideration    Late for work Reframing Chance to make an entrance Opportunity to get recognition from your supervisor Hone your skills at creative excuse making Realize that others care Possibility of getting a permanent vacation from your job Chance to develop a greater appreciation for those who keep you waiting It’s amazing how much change we…

Consideration    Speed Reframing fun – Pulled over for speeding                 Chance to be a statistic                 Opportunity for creative excuse making                 Chance to practice your acting skills, “Was I speeding? Really?”                 Opportunity to locate your insurance card                 Realize the consequences of putting off getting insurance                 Chance to support local government                …

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”  Clever reframe but adjusting to disruptions in life isn’t that easy.  Frustration, disappointment, resentment are typical emotional reactions to disruption.  While negative reactions to disruption are common, there are perspective alternatives to lessen the burden.  COVID has clearly created disruptions.  Let’s consider taking back some control. Consideration –…

Have you ever made a decision that turned out badly and wondered, “What was I thinking?”  For some this is a common occurrence.  Ever made a decision that worked out well and stopped to think, “How did I pull this off so I can remember to do it again?”  Probably not.  If you do examine…