Acceptance – Personal Growth Cafe

You may be surprised at how many people lack the ability to accept themselves for who they are.

Many people are able to put on a front so they appear self-confident when they really aren’t.

The good news is that, even if you’re one of these people, you can learn how to accept yourself.

If you’re suffering from low self worth and confidence, you really do have the ability to turn things around!

Why It’s Important To Accept Yourself

It’s important to accept yourself because that one move can mean the difference between a life of happiness and a life of sadness.

When you accept yourself, you’re more likely to accomplish more in your life.

The reason is the fact that self-acceptance can be seen as a foundation.

After you accept yourself, you can continue to build from there and add on: confidence, tranquility, enthusiasm, drive and happiness.

Steps To Acceptance

There are many methods and tips that you’ll encounter on your way to acceptance, and you’ll soon find your own unique way of getting there.

Try these strategies to help you accept yourself:

1. Allow for mistakes. Sometimes you may try too hard to be perfect, and this in itself is another mistake.

Allow yourself to make mistakes because you’re a human being.

You’ll make small mistakes and big mistakes in life, but it’s how you bounce back from them that’ll make all the difference.

2. Live in the present. The reason you haven’t accepted yourself could be the fact that you’re living your life in the past.

Maybe you’re unable to forgive yourself for something that has happened or a certain trait that you have.

Getting over the past is an important step to build confidence, self-respect, and hope for the future.

3. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Others have different skill sets and life experiences, which may make you envious.

In these situations, come to terms with the fact that you don’t have what they have.

However, on the bright side, there are many things that you do have that they don’t.

Each and every person is unique.

Be grateful for what makes you different from others, as this is part of your own inner beauty!

4. Have realistic goals. If you don’t maintain realistic goals, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

The truth is, you won’t even have a chance from the start!

So instead, give yourself a reasonable chance to achieve your goals.

How can you do this?

By setting realistic and manageable goals that you can confidently achieve.

5. Be comfortable in your own skin. Sometimes you don’t want to accept yourself because of the way you look.

Society puts some serious pressure on people that way.

Remember that people in magazines are usually unhealthy and airbrushed and you shouldn’t strive to look like them.

Instead, focus on your positive attributes and overall health.

6. Think positive thoughts. One of the most important accomplishments on the journey to accepting yourself is learning to think positively.

It’s easy to forget how much power there is in thought.

If you make an effort to think a certain way, you can actually change your manner of thinking and, therefore, change your actions.

Positive thinking leads to positive actions, which lead to feeling good about yourself.

Help From Your Loved Ones

Remember that you can always ask for help from your loved ones.

It may help to get some outside perspective on your problems.

You tend to be your own worst critic, but you can count on your loved ones for their generous support and love.

Your loved ones have almost certainly accepted you for who you are.

You’ll be happier once you’ve come to this same realization as well.

Take these strategies to heart because, once you learn to accept yourself, you’ll find the world is a wonderful place and you’ll enjoy your place in it!

Have you taken care of yourself today?

How have you discovered new things about yourself today?

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October 24, 2017

I accept people as they are.

Experiencing the diversity of life invigorates me. The world is a more interesting place because people offer such a wonderful assortment of personalities and perspectives.

I don’t expect people to be a mirror image of me because of the wonderful variety the world has to offer.

Since I know I don’t have to agree with everyone or be close friends with each person I meet, this knowledge allows me to enjoy people for who they are.

Learning to understand the value of diversity is important to me. Looking at how I am different from others helps me realize how unique and special I am. I also like to discover the extraordinary talents and abilities of others.

I am proud of my open and accepting behavior. Being open has brought so much goodness into my life.

My life is enriched by diversity. I value new relationships and accept people as they are.

Nurturing new relationships gives me perspective and appreciation for the views of others.

I can learn from people who have had experiences that are different from my own. They can teach me valuable lessons that I have not learned from my own life experiences.

Because I want people to fully accept me for who I am, I show others that same respect. I allow people to be proud of the uniqueness they bring to the world.

The world is a much more exciting place because we are all so different.

Enjoying the variety of the world brings me true happiness. I relish the differences my Creator so wisely brought into the world and I am so thankful to be part of this incredible diversity.

How do you make an effort to accept people as they are?

How has someone influenced your thoughts or actions in a positive way?

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October 24, 2017

When you embrace your differences, that’s when you start to shine. – Bethenny Frankell

July 19, 2012

How to Find the Road to Forgiving and Forgetting

Experts say the path to wellness begins with forgiving and forgetting. However, you may very well wonder, “How do you go about truly forgiving someone when they’ve grievously hurt you?”

If you’re willing and able to work on your emotional focus and release any desire for revenge, you have an honest chance of attaining your objective. While the memory of what was done will remain with you, you can still “forget” by putting the past behind you and moving forward.

Follow these four vital steps to be able forgive and forget:

1. Acceptance. The first step to forgiving and forgetting is accepting that you’ve been wronged. You must accept what has happened and find a way to live with it. Acceptance is the starting point for moving your life forward in a positive direction.

2. Healing. It’s important to give yourself adequate time to heal. The amount of time you need to experience relief from your pain varies; each person heals differently.

* If possible, you may want to try to limit your time with the person that hurt you while you reflect and heal.

3. Revitalize your relationship. All relationships, whether romantic or completely platonic, need nurturing in order to thrive. If you ignore nurturing your relationship for too long because you’re upset, it’s likely to wither away.

* Once you’ve begun to experience the fruits of your healing process, begin spending time together. Go out for dinner, hang around your house or just spend a day together at the park. The location is of little importance, but the company is essential to revitalizing your relationship.

4. Rebuilding trust. This should be done simultaneously while revitalizing your relationship. The person that hurt you should be working diligently towards making you feel secure in trusting them once again. Be open to their love, affection, and attempts to rectify their wrongs. If you hold a grudge, you may be stuck in this rut for a lifetime.

* It’s also important to let the other party involved, especially if it’s your spouse, know that it’s okay to trust you. If their mistake was brutal enough, they’re likely expecting you to reciprocate and get revenge. Make an honest effort to reassure them that you wish to reconcile and start anew.

To move forward, you must be willing to let go of everything you once thought was true and form a new reality together. This is the foundation for truly forgiving and forgetting.

But in this case, it takes two to tango. Both you and the other party involved must be willing to make an honest effort. Though it may seem unfair to ask you to make an effort when you’re the one that’s been wronged, this is the price you pay for freeing yourself from those toxic shackles.

People do change. Trust can be restored if both parties in the relationship are willing to work at it. While the healing process may take time, two people who are willing to reconcile and consistently seek each other’s happiness will experience that happiness for themselves and an intimate relationship that will withstand the test of time.

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I accept myself wholly and completely.

Learning to Accept Yourself

I accept people as they are.

When you embrace your differences, that’s when you start to shine. – Bethenny Frankell

How to Find the Road to Forgiving and Forgetting