Establish Type B Behavior

We live in a Type A world, and living as a Type B takes courage. In addition, being a Type B is actually difficult for someone who is naturally a Type A personality. Once you get started, however, you'll find the change is what we call an autocatalytic process-that is, it feels so good that it drives itself along.

Now that you have decided to go from Type A to Type B behavior, approach social situations with the objectives you have established here. Use them to listen to others and expand your awareness of Type B personalities and people. You will slowly find social situations more interesting and realize there are people all around you who are incredible and fascinating and who have accomplished fantastic things.

Going from Type A to Type B is like asking people to give money to a worthy cause-most people mistakenly say, "Give ’til it hurts!" but the smart solicitor says, "Give ’til it feels good!"

Tips for Type B Behavior

• Expand your interests outside of work.

• Expand your friendships with Type B people.

• Take lunch and rest breaks.

• Appreciate things for which you never had time before.

• Revive old traditions or create new ones.

• Establish at least one hobby.

• Always say to yourself, "I deserve to enjoy that."

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