- Understanding how our childhoods have shaped us
- Giving up on the belief that we are simpler than we are
- Developing a sober appreciation of self-deception
- Learning to communicate our feelings accurately
- Understanding the difference between intent and impact
- Forgiving ourselves for the strangeness of our minds
- Allowing ourselves to get angry at our parents, but not staying stuck in fury
- Accepting that reality may be less awful than we assume
- Recognizing the impact of our physical health on our moods
- Learning not to act on every thought immediately
- Being patient and encouraging towards those less advanced
- Remaining aware that progress is temporary
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