#self-acceptance

#self-acceptance

Narrative therapy encourages us to begin by identifying our dominant narrative—the main story we tend to focus on and tell about ourselves. Dominant narratives, though told and retold, are not always fully accurate; they sometimes ignore other important parts of the story.

Seeking a late diagnosis often stems from struggling individuals aiming to understand themselves better, aiding their health management and self-acceptance.

Society sells us a fantasy that 'real adults' effortlessly juggle everything... Well, secret files reveal: This mythical adult doesn't exist.

Chris Bryant, a rising comic with autism spectrum disorder, emphasizes that his diagnosis brought him relief and understanding, paving the way for deeper self-acceptance.

Elio can relate to a bunch of different kids who maybe feel like they don't belong somewhere and don't really have any, many friends and are finding their place to belong.

Dr. Caspari's book emphasizes that individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities can cultivate self-acceptance and resilience through evidence-based strategies and mindful practices.

A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh series, though nearly a century old, continues to resonate deeply with readers of all ages due to its timeless themes.

Humans experience a whole range of emotions, all of the time, and that's OK.

The writing is very sharp in capturing both the inherent silliness of schoolyard teasing and the way it can have a real impact on your mental health.

The best way to take the stigma out of a pejorative is to use it oneself, as seen with LGBTQ individuals owning 'queer'.

Humility is often misunderstood as false modesty, where our strengths and talents are denied. Or it may be seen as encouraging the endless task of becoming a better person.

Let them be pure white, let them look like coffee, Roan implores the listeners as well as hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Who cares if they don't fit? What if they love them?

Brunson shared a profound reflection on self-recognition, highlighting the importance of acknowledging one's achievements without falling into false humility.

I wanted to learn to appreciate the moment and how my body is currently rather than focusing on what I don't like about it.

"Self-acceptance reduces shame and self-blame, shifting the focus from self-judgment to healing, allowing individuals to embrace their whole selves and foster connection with others."

"All I ever do is take the piss out of myself. Even the way ['White Lotus' fans] are talking about me and my teeth - that I don't have veneers or Botox - it feels a bit rebellious."

A big thing for me growing up was my mouth, because it was the thing that everyone pointed out, and it was the thing that made me different. And I'd never seen an actress on TV with teeth like mine.

The attack on me felt completely unprovoked and left me with serious injuries, but I wanted to embrace my scar as part of my identity.

"I'm so dialed in on behalf of us, and I'm gonna make us proud every time," says Draper.