How to Stop Living in Denial
Instructions
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Accept that you have a problem you must face and overcome. No matter how difficult it is to face, you must examine it honestly and in full in order to create a plan of action.
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Enlist the help of a qualified counselor to aid you in this process; whether an accountant skilled in bankruptcy issues or a therapist specializing in marital problems. A professional can guide you through the process of denial recovery one step at a time.
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Work with, not against, your counselor. Be open and honest with the details of your situation. This person is a professional whose job is to help, not judge. He can only be of assistance when in full comprehension of the facts.
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Create a plan of action with your counselor. Whether you're implementing a new budget, scheduling a surgical procedure or deciding you're ready to date after the loss of a spouse, you must develop a specific plan to follow in order to stop living in denial.
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Act on your plan boldly, and with purpose. Pick up that phone, schedule that appointment or confront that issue head-on. You are getting out of denial (an unhealthy state of mind) and moving into a healthier state of being. You know you're going in the right direction, so move swiftly. The faster you overcome denial, the better your life can become.
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