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Chapter 4:

Learn How To Overcome Obstructions To Changing Your Behaviors

 

Synopsis

Most times a wrong situation can be put right immediately and with little problems. However when the element of the human behavior is involved things are not as clear cut and simple. Here are some obstructions that can be successfully addressed with a change in behavior.

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Overcome

Learning to become a more accepting person and practicing the ability to adopt easily is one behavioral change that is worth building as this good trait will become an asset in interactions with others.

Another obstruction that can be addressed with a change in behavior and attitude is the ability to forgive and move on easily. Cultivating the positive mind set allows for the feelings of guilt and anger to be released and results in a kinder and gentler demeanor.

The inability to see the good in others is an undesirable behavior pattern that can cause obstructions in both the individual’s life and that of those around.

Being quick to judge is not only foolish but also damaging. Changing this negative thinking also subconsciously brings forth the positive thinking of the “can do” attitude that attracts good.

Learning to take stock of the actions meted out daily teaches the individual to learn how to analyze thoughts and reactions that merited the particular action taken and if the action was unmerited and harsh, further steps can be taken to readdress the situation, easily removing the obstructive initial response. This allows the person to grow mentally and spiritually Being egoistical can be very destructive in any scenario. This destructive behavior can cause a lot of ill feeling among those directly or indirectly in contact with the egoistical individual. There are many obstructions that can be avoided if this bad behavior trait is changed. Few people can tolerate working or being associated with egoistical people.