Episode 293: Why Accepting Yourself Makes Change Easier
What if accepting yourself can actually be the thing that helps you change? In this episode, I talk about why self-acceptance can feel confusing when you’re trying to quit pornography or become a better version of yourself. It can seem like accepting where you are means giving up, but the opposite is often true.
I explain why the more you accept yourself, the easier it becomes to change, and why shame, defeat, and feeling like you’re not good enough often make it harder to take sustainable action. We’ll explore the difference between acceptance and justification, and why changing from a place of self-love creates a stronger foundation for growth.
You’ll learn why acceptance is not the same as staying stuck, how your thoughts and emotions influence the actions you take, and how practicing self-acceptance can help you create lasting change. This episode will help you shift from fighting yourself to supporting yourself as you work toward the life you want.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
Why accepting yourself can make change easier.
How shame and feeling “not good enough” keep you stuck.
The difference between acceptance and justification.
Why changing from self-love creates more sustainable change.
How your thoughts create emotions that influence your actions.
How to practice accepting yourself even when you are struggling.
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A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
Episodes Related to Accepting Yourself:
Episode 281: What I Got Wrong About Quitting Porn (Part 1 of 3)
Episode 282: The Number One Thing Required to Befriend Your Sexuality (Part 2 of 3)
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