For Each of the Following Problems, Restate the Problem in Positive

question 7

Essay

For each of the following problems, restate the problem in positive terms.
A) I want to stop drinking so much.
B) I want to quit smoking.
C) I don't want to fight with my daughters any more.
D) I don't want to get in trouble in school any more for fighting.
E) I want to stop hitting my wife when I'm angry with her.

• A) I want to stop drinking so much.
• B) I want to quit smoking.
• C) I don't want to fight with my daughters any more.
• D) I don't want to get in trouble in school any more for fighting.
• E) I want to stop hitting my wife when I'm angry with her.

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