The turning of a year turns our thoughts to how we might improve upon the year that\u2019s receding. Here are 10 suggestions for things to change in 2011.<\/p>\n

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1. Fear of making a mistake. Face it, you will. Do your best and no one can fault you.<\/li>\n
2. Jumping to conclusions. Think situations through before rendering judgment. Consider whether you know all of the facts.<\/li>\n
3. Trying to please everyone. It\u2019s just not possible, and the effort usually makes YOU displeased.<\/li>\n

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4. Thinking you\u2019re always right. Opening to other points of view can be a liberating experience.<\/li>\n
5. Putting yourself down. Modesty may be a virtue, but self-denigration does nothing but harm.<\/li>\n
6. Overly focusing on the negative. You don\u2019t have to be Pollyanna, but don\u2019t miss the good things in your life.<\/li>\n
7. Regret. Learn the lessons of the past, and then let your regrets go. Nothing is served by dwelling on them.<\/li>\n
8. Comparing yourself to others. This is a destructive game you can never win. Refuse to engage in it.<\/li>\n
9. Despair. No matter how unfortunate your circumstances, it is possible to improve them. Seek help and support.<\/li>\n
10. Fear of aging. Medical advances, exercise, good nutrition and community raise our life expectancy and well-being. Embrace those elements and enjoy your longer life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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