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Self-Enhancement Possibilities<\/h1>\n

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  1. HEALTH<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    <\/td>\no<\/td>\nWeight control<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    <\/td>\no<\/td>\nPhysical condition: Improve stamina, body shape and tone, vitality.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    <\/td>\no<\/td>\nStop self-defeating behaviors: Eliminate drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse; stop avoiding dentist or doctor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    1. \nINTELLECTUAL SKILLS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      <\/td>\no<\/td>\nReasoning: Spot logical errors, semantic fallacies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\no<\/td>\nAnalysis: Learn to ask better questions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\no<\/td>\nArticulation: Learn to express ideas orally and in writing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      <\/td>\no<\/td>\nInformation: Acquire knowledge, form opinions based on evidence.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      1. \nEMOTIONAL SKILLS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nEmpathy training: Listen better, increase sensitivity to others\u2019 wants and feelings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nAssertion: Improve communication of feelings, positive and negative, verbally and nonverbally; expressing opinions; standing up for rights.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nRelate to children in a non-authoritarian way.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nExperimental relating: Do opposite of \u201cnatural\u201d tendency; choose previously rejected persons; tolerate discomfort.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nLoneliness tolerance training: Gradually increase periods of solitude.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        <\/td>\no<\/td>\nRational-emotive therapy: Integrate feelings, beliefs and actions; understand cognitive blocks to emotional well-being and effective living.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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        1. \nSEXUALITY<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          <\/td>\no<\/td>\nInformation: You can\u2019t know too much: check truth of commonly held ideas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\no<\/td>\nFreedom from compulsions: Challenge ideas behind compulsions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\no<\/td>\nRemove inhibitions that are self-defeating: express wishes, dreams, desires.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          <\/td>\no<\/td>\nExperimentation: Vary partners, techniques, circumstances, approaches.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          1. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES (RECREATIONAL)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            <\/td>\no<\/td>\nFollow up on long-desired interest or activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\no<\/td>\nIntensify current hobby.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\no<\/td>\nTake up related hobby, sport or pursuit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            <\/td>\no<\/td>\nTry several new interests or activities \u2014 you may like one or two<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            1. SELF-MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n
              <\/td>\no<\/td>\nCooking and food preparation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\nO<\/strong><\/td>\nHome and auto maintenance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              <\/td>\nO<\/strong><\/td>\nBookkeeping, budgeting, and tax records.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              1. SOCIAL SKILLS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                <\/td>\no<\/td>\nDevelop friendships; or enhance intimacy of old ones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                <\/td>\no<\/td>\nImprove skills in dealing with sex-love partners: Meeting, initiating, attracting, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                <\/td>\no<\/td>\nExpress more affection: See no. 3 above.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                1. CAREER\/INCOME<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                  <\/td>\no<\/td>\nInvestigate potential for advancement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  <\/td>\no<\/td>\nCheck out other positions, salaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                  <\/td>\no<\/td>\nInvestigate investment possibilities, freelancing opportunities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                  1. PERSONAL ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n
                    <\/td>\no<\/td>\nEvaluate residence and possessions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    <\/td>\no<\/td>\nDispose of inappropriate items, and acquire relevant ones.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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