If you are interested in checking out the best way to get inspired and <\/strong>build your self esteem you can find it by clicking here and get a free gift when you do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When problems come along, as they surely will, you need to be honest with yourself in order to overcome them. It is never a good idea to pretend to the world, and even worse to hide the truth from yourself. It’s not even possible to do the second, even though many people try to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accepting the things about yourself that you cannot change, such as your personality and character, is extremely important as a starting point in self improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One other good thing about accepting who you are is that it can give you a stronger and more accurate sense of your self image<\/a>. In other words, when you look at yourself you will see more of the real you and less will be hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The importance of self acceptance is such that if you don’t practice it, you may have some of the following problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A word of warning:<\/strong> sometimes there are things we want to forget about what has happened to us or what we have done. This is fine in principle but we must acknowledge the truth because events no matter how awful have made us what we are today. Never block out the truth or deny it, it’s best to be honest, especially with yourself. If you struggle with something in your past, or something you cannot cope with – seek help, do not suffer alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-acceptance means that you understand who you truly are and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. You know what you want. This will allow you to be comfortable with your place in the world and be honest with yourself. As this article<\/a> by Garcia et al (2014) shows, self acceptance is one of the important factors that contribute towards happiness in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is very important for several reasons. The first is that if you know who you are, you can be more confident about that person. You can also be more authentic, rather than trying to be something else. This should make you feel comfortable in your own skin and less stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, if you accept yourself, you can decide more honestly about what you can do to use your strengths to their best effect. Which career would best suit you? What lifestyle do you long for? With self-acceptance you can respect your answers rather than trying to be what others expect of you. With self-acceptance comes choice and you can make it honestly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “This is an adaptive acceptance of one\u2019s self regardless of the approval, respect or love received from other people”<\/p>Lundh L.G. In the above definition of self acceptance it can be seen that it is completely independent thinking that does not rely on anybody else’s opinion. If you can accept yourself honestly, you may be able to ignore what others believe about you. Criticism from others is often a major cause of low self esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The importance of self acceptance can also be seen because it reduces pressure and stress which you might be giving yourself. Perfectionism is often a problem which honest acceptance can moderate. Athletes, for example, experience burnout from driving themselves too hard and from trying to be perfect. According to this article<\/a> in the Journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise<\/em> in 2008, self acceptance can help such athletes with burnout and the pressures of perfectionism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another source of low self esteem and a lack of confidence is negative self talk. This self talk is often highly critical and can hold a person back in their efforts. Self acceptance may involve accepting some things we may not like about ourselves, but to do this provides a basis for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freeing ourselves from self criticism, (see my explanation of how to cope with criticism<\/a>), <\/a>you can then begin to face the challenges in your life and overcome them. Imagine being at ease with people, being able to speak in public<\/a> and feel good about yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No more shyness or fear. Build your Self Confidence naturally with this easy-to-follow audio from Hypnosis Downloads<\/a> (Prepared by expert psychologists at HypnosisDownloads).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self acceptance allows you to see yourself in a better perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you accept yourself you also value yourself. As a result, you will tell others that they should respect who you are. You will also be able to accept others and not demand that they try to reach your standards. You will also be able to ask others for what you want and need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This study by McInnes<\/a>, published in the Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing in 2006, found that self acceptance improves health and well-being, and is closely related to self esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accepting yourself will allow you to stop fighting in your mind. You can end conflict inside you by simply being honest about who you really are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a study by Chamberlain and Haaga<\/a> in 2001, the importance of self acceptance is because it is connected with positive mental health and in particular a reduction in depression, anxiety and increased happiness. They also found that self acceptance increased self esteem. The reason for this is that those who accept themselves are less likely to be self-critical (IBID, same source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self acceptance means that you are happy with who and what you are,<\/a> but it does not mean that you give up hope of change or improvement. Self acceptance, as I explain here, will help you make solid progress in your self improvement<\/a> because you need to see the truth about yourself. You can then accept it and decide whether or not you can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self acceptance does not mean being happy with your present situation or standing still. Rather, you are free to change what you can in complete honesty with your truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have discussed the importance of self acceptance, but how do you actually go about accepting yourself? Here are a number of steps you can take: <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are few things more important than accepting yourself for who and what you are. You cannot build your self esteem without first understanding the importance of self acceptance. 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Not Accepting Yourself Creates Inner Conflict <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Self Acceptance Helps You to be More Self Aware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Accepting Yourself Reduces Self Criticism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, 22 (2004), pp. 255-269 Link<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n![\"Inspiring](\"https:\/\/more-selfesteem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/greg-rakozy-oMpAz-DN-9I-unsplash-300x200.jpg\")
Acceptance Increases Your Self Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Acceptance Makes You Happier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What steps can you take to increase your self acceptance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n