Many of us view ourselves and our lives through the lens of judgment, going from room to room in our mind, continually searching for ways to improve. And whilst self-improvement is always a good thing, it’s also important to remember to practice self-acceptance. Because if we don’t, and we only view ourselves critically, we end up with poor self-worth, which impacts all areas of our lives. Self-acceptance is about celebrating the good as well as the aspects So how do we practice self-acceptance?
Quite simply, self-acceptance starts with liking yourself, which begins with respecting yourself, which starts with thinking of yourself in positive ways. In practical terms, to practice self-acceptance consider implementing the following:
Enjoying a nourishing meal Exercising Meditating Getting a good night’s sleep Treating yourself to something you want - flowers or a night out, for example. Setting, committing to and communicating your boundaries, These are just a few short tips on how to practice self-acceptance.- If you need more ideas, please feel free to reach out to me. To reiterate - don’t just focus on what you want to improve - recognise and spend time celebrating how great you are just because you are you. The more you practice self-acceptance, the more your self-worth will improve, which will increase your motivation for your other goals.
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