The Power of Self-Acceptance

• Self-awareness is wasted if it does not result in self-acceptance. If great self-awareness is coupled with self-judgment, then you’re merely becoming more aware of all the ways you deserve to be judged.
• Empathy can only occur in proportion to our own self-acceptance....

Despite their intelligence and potential, they often fail to see their own worth. They focus on their perceived flaws and shortcomings, while overlooking their strengths and capabilities.

Their internal dialogue is often one of self-criticism and self-doubt. They might be their own harshest...

When you stop feeling bad about yourself:

• There’s no need to indulge yourself anymore, as you are not hiding from yourself any longer.
• You see no reason to punish yourself with guilt. You start to like yourself, so you want to take care of yourself.
• You feel an urge to ...