Aspects of complete Teshuvah:
1. Viduy - recognition of the sin and confession to Hashem. When done silently it is proper to specify the particular transgression.
2. Abandoning the sinful practice
3. Feeling of regret for having done the sin
4. Resolution for the future
In making a resolution for the future, it is proper, often necessary, to devise a strategy to cope with temptation. It is appropriate to build a fence around the transgression, that will prevent one from crossing the line, each person as fits his/her situation. Just as one must repent of sins involving actions, so must one repent of any evil dispositions that he may have, such as an angry temper, hatred, jealousy, greedy pursuit of money and honor, gluttony, etc.
** Sins against one's fellow man are not forgiven by HaShem until the sinner has received forgiveness from the injured party and repents. If you haven't already done so be extra careful in this regard and make sure to ask forgiveness until the other side is appeased and both sides have a clear heart.
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