Part 2 Changing Behaviors
1.Pick your personality trait that you want to change. For example, imagine you want to be less shy.
2.List the behaviors that show your shyness when you are with other people. You may list items like leaving parties early, not interrupting, not giving your opinion, avoiding people or refusing to volunteer.
3.Choose an opposite behavior to take on. For example, volunteer for a new role at work or accept more invitations to social events.
4.Think of someone you admire who has this personality trait and copy their behavior. This is better done with a single personality trait than an entire set of traits, since personality allows us to be unique. However, you can learn a lot from people who practice positive behavior in their everyday life.
5.Remind yourself regularly to keep up these new behaviors. Think up a new mantra like “I will be heard.” Put reminders on your cell phone to interact more with people.
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