Why You Should Practice Self-Compassion Daily
Dropping the burden of perfection
Sometimes we think of self-improvement in terms of accomplishments:
- Getting better grades
- Making more money
- Learning new skills
But what about simply accepting yourself, flaws and all?
And do we even know what self-acceptance means?
Self-acceptance means embracing who you are without harsh self-judgment.
It’s about recognizing your self-worth, regardless of what you have achieved or not.
Easier said than done, I know! However, research shows self-acceptance is linked to greater psychological health and well-being.
So how do we get better at self-acceptance?
Here are some ideas:
Be kind to yourself
The negative voice inside my brain has always been powerful. So, it has always been hard for me to start a new task, or even talk to someone without thinking about all the things that could go wrong.
And then I would blame myself for not being brave enough.
