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How to Accept AND Change Yourself: Chasing Normal
How to Accept AND Change Yourself: Chasing Normal
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
There is a place where you can fully accept yourself and have your self-development/self-improvement come from the place of self-acceptance.Self-acceptance is a much more healthy and powerful energy to come from as we work to improve ourselves. Have you ever struggled with being on a never ending treadmill of self-development. Would you like to learn how to accept yourself while you are also practicing self-development? If so then this episode can be a great resource for you. In this episode, we explore the dynamic between self-acceptance and self-development. We discuss how embracing our current selves does not preclude growth and improvement. This episode contains helpful insights, personal reflections, and practical advice aimed at helping you cultivate a healthy balance between accepting who you are and striving for personal growth. What you will learn:The definition and importance of self-acceptance and how it differs from complacency.The positive aspects of self-development and how to pursue growth without self-judgment.Practical strategies for cultivating a life-giving approach to personal development.How to recognize when self-improvement efforts might be causing more harm than good.0:00 - Introduction to Self-Acceptance vs. Self-Development0:06 - Are You Chasing a "Better" Version of Yourself?3:11 - The Never-Ending Treadmill of Self-Improvement4:36 - Understanding the Value of Self-Development5:59 - Balancing Self-Acceptance with the Desire to Improve6:51 - Exploring Radical Self-Acceptance9:06 - Why Accepting Current Realities is Crucial10:30 - The Role of Self-Acceptance in Personal Growth13:05 - The Continuous Journey of Self-Acceptance14:48 - Signs that Self-Development Might Be Going Awry17:38 - The Trap of External Validation in Self-Improvement20:02 - The Importance of Being Present and Self-Acceptant22:12 - Why There is No Final Destination in Growth24:28 - How Future Self-Perception Influences Current Self-Acceptance25:35 - Practical Tips for Healthy Self-Improvement29:45 - Setting Realistic Goals in Self-Development31:17 - Free ResourcesYou are worthy of your own love,JerryMy New Book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingTransformational Coaching:Learn More Here!Support the Show:My Patreon PageHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guideWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgSupport the Show:My Patreon PageTrouble Sleeping?Sleep ResetGet Your Free Weekly Healing Tips!Free Guided Self-Love Meditation:Get it Here!Website:www.jerryhenderson.orgInstagram: ...
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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