ôIf we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.ö
Extra time provides more family happiness
Extra money provides more family happiness
Celeste does not share the economic burden fairly
Celeste is unhappy with the family status quo
The familyÆs happiness level should be measured before and after these changes
The economic burden should be measured percentage-wise
Extra time spent as a family should be measured
Assumptions could be tested by seeing if when Celeste and Jim work there is more time spent together as a family, if Jim is as tired, and if the family is happier than the current scenario.
A relative could eliminate the cost of day care
Jim could workout to increase his energy level
Jim and Celeste could lower their monthly expenses
I would have a social worker monitor the situation to ensure a professional perspective on the familyÆs happiness level.
An outsider could measure the hours the family spends together with the new situation and check to see if Jim has slowed down and is less tired via interviewing him.
Neil does not like his current occupation
Neil needs to work on his personal and work skills
Neil cannot successfully interact in a group setting
Maria believes Neil will increase in power and prestige if he works to change his behavior
Neil should work to rid himself of his bad habits to see if his power and prestige increase
Neil should see if he is more successful in group settings once he has changed his behavior
Maria should monitor NeilÆs progress during meetings and in group settings to see if his behavior is chan
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