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oppoSiTe acTionS  for Shame
Do the OPPOSITE  of your action urges. For example:
1. MAKE PUBLIC  your behavior (with people who won’t reject you).
2. APOLOGIZE  for your behavior.
3. REPAIR  the transgressions, or work to prevent or repair similar harm for others.
4. COMMIT  to avoiding that mistake in the future.
5. ACCEPT  the consequences gracefully.
all- The-Way o ppoSiTe acTionS for Shame
6. FORGIVE  yourself. Acknowledge the causes of your behavior.
7. LET IT GO .
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