Accepting yourself means accepting ALL of who you are.
It’s a powerful and simple step that many people have a great deal of difficulty with.
Is accepting yourself something that you find challenging?
It’s a gentle, deliberate process that will transform your time and give you a solid base for action.
That’s because being your most productive self, your most empowered self, means being your WHOLE self.
Like the in-breath that is followed by the out-breath, self-compassion and openness offer you what you need so that you can not just survive, but thrive in this life.
Accepting yourself opens doors.
When you accept all of you, you give yourself access to all of you. And you need to have access to your fullest self to live each moment abundantly, and successfully.
Think about it.
Would you want to try to build a house or type up a business proposal with one arm tied behind your back? But, if you wall off mistakes, embarrassments, or painful parts of yourself, you are hampering your efforts in just that way.
Compassion changes all of that and gives you full access to all of you. Try this brief exercise and see how quickly compassion can open and transform this for you.
Soft Goes Deep
Find a comfortable spot , settle in, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax. Picture yourself approaching from a distance. Watch as you draw closer and closer. Give yourself a smile as you come near.
Think back to a time when you were afraid or troubled and needed support. Let your heart fill with warm and welcoming love. Offer the same support and acceptance as you’d offer a friend in need.
What do you want to ask of yourself? Let yourself soften and ask for what you need. Listen and respond, giving yourself what you need freely and lovingly.
How does it feel to soften and fully experience this warm exchange? You are ‘with yourself’ in a new way, as you come back to this present moment.
Your heart is there for you.
Notice how you can see what you need and access it from yourself anytime you soften and travel within. You possess the power to deepen your self-knowledge and self-acceptance right now. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time.
And when you find heart you transform your time. Your courage and self-love accompany you into the next moment.
As you befriend yourself and your mistakes, lessons emerge and you are enriched. Then, as you love yourself more, you find it easier to love others. You own more of your life and this enables you to remain centered, focused, and productive amidst the heat and noise of living. It’s a lifelong journey, and each small step is important. So to find heart and transform your time, take these steps:
- Slow down.
- Listen deep.
- Befriend your whole self.
How will you get started today and transform your experience of yourself, of others, and of your time?
Want more help accepting yourself?
We all have voices that chatter at us throughout the day. The Inner Critic is one of them. Learning to recognize (and counter) this destructive voice is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.
You see, the Inner Critic is a negative, debilitating and constant presence in your life. And it’s not just the words. It’s the judgmental tone, the rolling eyes, and the scolding wag of the index finger. Beyond sapping your energy and confidence, your Inner Critic robs you of time and profoundly distorts how you see others and how you feel about yourself. So, what can you do?
Give yourself a big boost with my Exercise and Guide Book titled “These Critical Voices Are Driving Me Crazy!” How to Use Positive Self-Talk to Save Your Sanity and Your Time! Part of my popular Voices Package, this E-Guide offers simple, practical exercises, checklists and tips for learning to recognize and counter the critical voices that disrupt and hurt you.
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You hold the power to make conscious choices about the kinds of messages you give yourself. As you exercise this power, you’ll develop new clarity and confidence – and transform your time.
“These Critical Voices Are Driving Me Crazy!” opens the door and gives you a roadmap, so don’t wait. Click this link to learn more about the Voices Package and get started on your empowering journey today.
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