Self-acceptance is about accepting yourself for who you are, flaws and all. It is about loving and respecting yourself, even when you make mistakes.
A resilient sense of self-acceptance means you are more likely to be happy and successful in life.
tips on how to improve self-acceptance:
Be kind to yourself. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to a friend. Be patient, understanding, and forgiving.
Understand your negativity bias. We all have a built-in bias toward what’s wrong. That’s why you can get 10 compliments on something and one criticism - and guess which one you’ll focus on?
Don’t beat yourself up, this is evolutionary. We all do it. Just notice and use that noticing as a tool to choose to focus on the positives.
Accept your flaws. Everyone has flaws. It is what makes us human. Embrace your flaws and learn to love them.
Think about friends, kids, or loved ones who have that quirkiness about them. Apply that same concept of loving them for ALL of who they are on yourself.
Focus on your strengths. Everyone has strengths. Make a list of your strengths and focus on them.
You choose the story you tell yourself about who you are. Pick the one that emphasizes the many positive traits you have.
Set realistic goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by setting unrealistic goals. Start with small, achievable goals and work your way up to bigger ones.
Try doing something for just 5 minutes and work up from there. Apply habit stacking, where you do something new after an already-established habit (like 5 sit-ups after you brush your teeth).
Take care of yourself. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly can all help to improve your self-esteem. Treat yourself like a loved one!
Spend time with positive people. Surround yourself with people who help you feel good about yourself and avoid people who don’t.
Practice gratitude. Take some time each day to think about all the things you are grateful for. This will help you to focus on the positive aspects of your life. Bonus points for setting a time a few times a day to do this!
Hypnosis. If you are struggling with self-acceptance, hypnosis is a powerful way to release old, negative beliefs and replace them with self-confidence and self-appreciation.
Self-acceptance is an ongoing process. It takes time and effort to develop a healthy sense of self-worth. But it is worth it. When you accept yourself for who you are, you can live a happier and more fulfilling life.