Part 3 Improving Yourself

1.Keep a positive attitude. Negative attitudes will reduce confidence and commitment to improving yourself.

2.Learn something new. Join a new organization, class, club, team or group. It is easy to go back into old habits with people who know you already; however, new acquaintances won’t have expectations and you may be more successful starting new behavior.

3.Go easy on yourself. Personalities don’t change overnight. Give yourself plenty of time and space to turn behavior into an improved personality.

4.Try the “Fake it till you make it” mentality. In some cases, acting like a different person can lead to new friends, behaviors and success. Make sure this “fake” person aligns with your goals, so you don’t end up developing a negative trait. This works for many people, but if you don't know anyone with the traits you want try watching a movie to help you "fake it" until you make it. after awhile it will feel natural to act less shy, or more calm for example.

5.Sit down with your list in a month and decide how successful you’ve been so far. Move on to a new trait once you are on your way to mastering the first one. For example, if you have made several new friends and started sharing opinions at work, perhaps it is time to work on a larger negative trait.

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