Admit Your Mistakes and Make Them Right

1. Put yourself in the other person's shoes. Try to imagine what it might be like if what you just did, someone did to you. What might you or the situation look like from another person's point of view?

2. Have compassion. Tap into the other person's feelings. Experience his E-motions. How does it feel to be on the receiving end of what you just did?

3. Express sympathy. Let the other person know you understand her position.

4. Use the mirroring or "parrot" technique. Instead of trying to get your point of view across, reflect back to the person what he is thinking, saying or feeling. Try stating back to the person exactly what he says. For example: If he tells you he is mad at you, you can reply, "So you’re mad at me," rather than trying to get your point across.

5. Drop your sword and get out of "attack and defend" mode. Can't we all just get along? Try the tactics of peace instead of war. What outcome do you want: to win, to be right or just to get along?

6. Admit your faults. How hard is it? Nobody is perfect. Find the parts of you that can use some improvement. Let everyone know you are aware of those parts and that you are ready, willing and able to improve upon them.

7. Apologize. It’s as simple as 1-2-3 and goes like this: "I – AM – SORRY!"

8. Accept the consequences of your actions. What goes around, comes around. You are going to have to deal with it sooner than later. Why not now? Break the karmic cycle. Get it over with! Deal with it!

9. Make amends for harm done. Make your wrongs right! If you took something from someone, give it back. If you cannot give it back, replace it. If you broke someone's heart, do what you can to help mend it. You can make direct amends, which are a one-time deal. You can also make living amends, which go on for life.

10. Be sincere. Just be you. Genuinely express your authentic Self. It has to come from the heart.

11. Express gratitude. Attitude is everything. Gratitude is the key that unlocks the door to life's fulfillment.

12. Let love lead the way as you move on. Let go of the past. The past is history, the future a mystery, this precious moment a gift; that is why they call it the present. Do not waste it. Love here and now.