Conscious Confidence – 3 Ways To Develop Self-Acceptance & Embrace Inner Freedom and Serenity

Research shows, that self-acceptance can help instill a sense of well-being, which in turn helps build quality relationships with others and ensures personal growth and development.

How do we develop the muscle of self-acceptance? Let’s take a look at 3 practices to instill self-acceptance as our new way forward:

Stop Criticisms

A strong inner critic plays a huge part in blocking you from embracing who you are. The first thing is to stop the critical inner chatter. The following is to stop criticising and judging others.

Tip# On how to stop criticism – is as soon as you hear that critical voice rising, pause – listen and reframe your narrative. Shift your dialogue with positivity, tell yourself you’re doing well and use the same principle on others.

Practice Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is an antidote to criticism and judgements. Practicing compassion towards yourself, allows space to not be so fixed on how it should be. It softens and gives way for what is. Your heart opens and knows that what you’re doing is fine and you are only human.

Tip# Think of what you’d say to a good friend if they were feeling down or challenged, you’d offer support and encouragement, correct? Offer that love and acceptance to yourself.

Find New Ways To Enjoy Yourself

We don’t often think of how we can enjoy ourselves more. This might be a foreign concept. Think back, when you’re doing something you enjoy, you’re right in the moment, content at peace, and present, right?!

Tip# Notice what brings you joy. Reflect on moments when you felt joyful. It might be spending time with loved ones eating your favourite food, belly laughs, timeout doing absolutely nothing. It might be cooking a yummy meal – listening to music, having a conversation that inspires you. Listening to podcasts. Start following your joy and notice yourself light up.

Keep embracing your beautiful self with love.

Ant xo

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