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Step 1
Identify who in your life needs forgiveness from you. It may be someone who has asked you repeatedly for forgiveness, or it may be someone who has never apologized to you.
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Step 2
Understand that everyone has made mistakes. Humans do really evil things sometimes, and often we wish with all of our hearts we could turn back time and erase those things. We haven't figured out a way to turn back time yet but we can forgive people who have hurt us, and that will lighten the load on you, and the person who has hurt you.
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Step 3
Think back to all of the times you may have hurt someone (intentionally or not), or may have done things that were wrong. Think how it would feel to you if no one had ever forgiven you for any of those things. Now remember how good it feels to have someone forgive you. Keep these feelings in mind at all times.
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Step 4
Realize that in order for you yourself to expect people to forgive you, you HAVE to forgive others. Forgiveness is a two way street. If you have someone in your life who you have not forgiven (for whatever reason), how can you truly expect forgiveness for your sins?
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Step 5
Take your time. It may be hard at first. Don't wait too long however, or you may never get to forgive them and then you will have to live with that forever.
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Step 6
Once you forgive the person, do not bring the situation up ever again. What I mean is, don't keep holding it over their head. You no longer have the right to make them feel bad about what they have done to you. When you forgive someone, you forgive them completely. Do not offer your forgiveness if you do not truly forgive them.
