The act of forgiveness entails the release of anger and resentment toward a person who has done you wrong. This act does not mean you have to condone the misdeed, nor do you need to reconcile.
1. I experience continued anger over a person who hurt me.
2. I see their perspective on the situation.
3. I understand why they behaved in the way they did.
4. I can still be friendly with this person.
5. I feel bitter about this person who hurt me.
6. I believe they can change for the better.
7. I am willing to interact with a person again, even if they have hurt me.
8. I wish the person well even if they were hurtful.
9. I want to be understanding about their actions.
10. I feel chronically disgruntled when I think about this person.
11. I have little need to punish the person for what they did.
12. I am resentful of a co-worker who performed poorly on a joint project.
13. I avoid speaking to this person.
14. I avoid criticizing the person who has wronged me.
15. I cut myself slack for making a mistake.
16. I can still find some good qualities in a person who has wronged me.
17. I cut my co-worker slack for making a faux pas.
18. If someone disappoints me for an uncontrollable reason, I cut them off.
19. I make peace with the past and feel good-hearted toward people.
20. I avoid criticizing myself for my mistakes.