New Year, New Me?

Is it true?

Satrio Jagad
ILLUMINATION
3 min readJan 13, 2023

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Happy New Year 2023 to all of you.

As the clock strikes twelve and the calendar flips to a new year, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. The start of a new year is a time of renewal to set new goals and make plans for the coming months. It is a time to let go of the past and embrace the possibilities of the future.

New Year, new me? Yes, sometimes most people set new goals but only at the beginning of the year. Less consistency. Aiming for this, aiming for that. A good idea, though. However, I just choose to accept myself as it is.

Self-acceptance is accepting yourself for who you are, including your flaws and imperfections. It is a vital step in the journey toward self-improvement and overall well-being. Many people struggle with self-acceptance, as they constantly compare themselves to others and find themselves lacking in some way. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

It is important to remember that everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses and that no one is perfect.

Focus on You

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One way to practice self-acceptance is to focus on personal growth and development rather than comparing yourself to others.

This means setting goals for yourself and working towards them rather than trying to be like someone else.

It also means appreciating and accepting your unique qualities and talents.

Be You

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Another important aspect of self-acceptance is learning to accept and embrace your flaws and imperfections.

This means acknowledging that everyone has weaknesses and is okay to have them.

It also means learning to love and accept yourself, even when you make mistakes or fall short of your expectations.

You Do You

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It is also helpful to surround yourself with positive and supportive people who will accept and support you for who you are.

This can include friends, family, or even your lovely pets.

These people can provide a safe space for you to express yourself and work through any issues related to self-acceptance.

Well, self-acceptance is a vital step in the journey toward self-improvement and overall well-being. It is about accepting yourself for who you are, including your flaws and imperfections, and focusing on your own personal growth and development.

Remember to surround yourself with positive and supportive people, and to practice self-acceptance. Every day.

Happy New Year 2023 to all of you.

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Satrio Jagad
ILLUMINATION

Name's Gad. Currently writing articles about life lessons, self-care, and poem in Medium for Illumination publisher.