Let me remind you, ,

“You’re allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Sophia Bush.

The paradox of self-acceptance. Finding a way to mentally balance being the masterpiece, the original, the 1 of 1 art piece you are, and still feeling that things could always be better. Often there is so much disappointment in our past decisions that it feels impossible to accept ourselves as is.  

The inner critic always arrives right on time. “If you didn’t quit your job, leave that relationship, gain 20lbs, or hire that person, everything would be different, perhaps for the better.” We constantly replay events in our minds, wishing we would have acted differently.

Acceptance is embracing yourself as is. You are the only version of the human you are that has ever existed or will exist. There will never be another YOU again! Ever. Take a moment and sit with this…

If you don’t accept yourself, no one else honestly can. All of the qualities that make you strong, gifted, and unique- along with all of the features that are so-called flawed, quirky, unique, strange, and valuable….it’s what masterpieces are made of. 

According to artandjournal.com, “To create masterpieces (artistically), you must work hard and create as much art as you can…When we see a masterpiece, we forget the artist and instead focus on the artist's work.” Focus and celebrate your work on yourself and the beauty of your imperfections versus the end product or goal. 

Accepting yourself means treating yourself as a valuable, whole being.  Focus on embracing your thoughts, feelings, memories, and bodily sensations and release experiences out of your control. Tell yourself it’s okay to be where you are and feel what you feel. Acceptance requires self-validation and the courage to embrace shortcomings without judgment.  

I offer to consider what you may not like about yourself and allow that to motivate you.  Disconnect from the story in your head that this is what an ideal person would do in a situation, and replace the judgment of that perfect person with a love of the masterpiece you are. Yes, we are all working to continually self-improve and become different versions of ourselves, but not at the cost of hating ourselves. Different can mean a continuous, growth mindset.  Seek opportunities to showcase a more authentic version of yourself.  You can’t truly accept yourself if it’s constantly hidden in exchange for the acceptance of others.  

I’m sure you are interested in understanding how to become a different version of yourself that feels more authentic. To help people with this invaluable mindset, I offer an Energy Leader Index assessment to help you in your self-acceptance journey.  The evaluation aims to identify what set of filters you have developed over your life that have contributed to limiting beliefs. These limiting beliefs, assumptions, and interpretations about your life are often not "real."  We then work to apply new thoughts that help to release internal barriers by recognizing the judgmental thoughts holding us back. We develop a plan to rewrite, reframe, and dismiss what’s no longer serving our desired outcomes. 

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