I am trying to make sure this does not happen to me

1. What kind of thoughts did the mind often tell you as reasons why you did not have to do X or Y instruction from the doctor?

Ex: "eh it'll probably be ok, it hurts too much?" "eh his instructions were probably too aggressive/not needed" or what kind of thoughts did enter your mind?

2. What is your advice for some tangible things I can do to make sure I am very compliant with the doctors instructions and don't get tempted to skip steps?

Every patient walks in believing he'll be compliant so I'm just trying to be aware of the reasons that the mind might give to make someone stray from this