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You have the power within to move beyond your pains and fears. Your personal actions and how you react emotionally to life's pressures will determine your success. Practice the following steps to free your inner beauty and feel happier.
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Push your comfort zone so that you grow.  Take reasonable risks in order to live life fully.
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Practice the three "R"'s: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.
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Pick someone you admire as a role model to emulate.  Find out how that person became successful and create a similar path for yourself.
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Make a written statement of what you want to achieve. Break that down into smaller, achievable steps and take the personal actions needed to reach those goals.
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Use "positive self talk". Make reassuring statements within your mind ("I'll be okay" etc) to help you stay on track to your success.
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Write an inventory of your positive and negative traits. Take action on what can be improved.
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Live the "Golden Rule". Do unto others as you would want done unto you.
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Make a difference with your life ("reason for being"). Volunteer to help others.
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Attend classes on new subjects to keep expanding your mind and experiences.
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Attend author lectures at local book stores. Browse the books and audio tapes for new ways to improve your life.
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Once or more each month, go someplace you've never been before.
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Get a pet or develop new hobbies to add more happiness to your existence.
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Consider joining support groups such as "Co-Dependents Anonymous" (CODA), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), Emotions Anonymous and others.
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Use Desiderata as a guide to having a more fulfilling life.
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