Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life: How to Unlock Your Full Potential for Success and Achievement

ACTION EXERCISES
1.
Resolve today that you are going to be a completely happy per-
son. Now ask, “What is it in my life that makes me unhappy or
causes me stress?” Whatever your answer, decide to deal with it
and eliminate it.
2.
Recall an experience from your childhood that you are still an-
gry about. Now reinterpret that experience positively and view it
as a valuable learning experience.
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3.
In what areas of your life are you angry or resentful because you
are still blaming someone for something he did or didn’t do?
Whatever it is, accept responsibility and get on with your life.
4.
Who is there in your past that you have not forgiven? What pre-
vious experience causes you the most anger still today? Whoever
or whatever it is, resolve to forgive and let it go.
5.
Don’t take things personally anymore. From now on, when peo-
ple do not respect you or treat you as you wish to be treated, rise
above it and go about your business.
6.
Make a decision today to forgive everyone in your past toward
whom you still feel any negative emotion. Let them go and let
yourself go at the same time.
7.
Forgive yourself for every mistake you have ever made. If it is
appropriate, go and ask forgiveness of the other person. Set
yourself free.