To grow, accept

trying to be perfect keeps you stuck, accepting yourself helps you grow

You think that, once you achieve what matters to you or grow into the person that you want to be, then you will be acceptable.

The truth is that the sooner you realize that you are acceptable right now, exactly as you are, the sooner you will be able to achieve what matters to you and grow into the person you want to be.

Start saying to yourself, “I’m acceptable right now, exactly as I am.” Then watch what happens—how your self-acceptance helps you to grow.

To grow, accept
The New Happy
 

 
New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong by Stephanie Harrison

The Definitive Guide to Happiness

A groundbreaking new approach based on a decade’s worth of research and brought to life with beautiful artwork, New Happy shows you the proven path to happiness.

 
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