The quest for self-acceptance can be a roller-coaster ride, can't it? You jog through Instagram only to cross paths with influencers flaunting their seemingly perfect lives. Ever sat on your bed in 2024, doom-scrolling and guilt-tripping yourself into oblivion? Oh, we’ve all been there! Here comes the good news: you're genuinely smashing it by just being you. Really, whether it's the quirks, the talents, or even the imperfections that make you unique, everything contributes to your special blend of awesome.
Self-acceptance starts with understanding that you, my friend, are a rock star just by existing. Look, I've got a university degree too, so I can bet my diploma we're on the same page about embracing individuality. Trust me when I say this: you don't need to mold yourself into societal standards that are about as wobbly as jelly on a plate.
Speaking of embracing individuality, let's not forget your killer personality. It’s that spark that made you pull off that ridiculous dance at last year's office party. Yeah, the one everyone still talks about. That's confidence - not the cringy kind - but the kind that leaves people thinking, "Wow, I'd like to be more like them!" Celebrating uniqueness, whether in your career, friendships, or even binge-watching choices on Netflix, makes you stand out in the coolest way possible.
Do you remember a time when we thought perfection was like having abs chiseled from marble? Fast forward to 2024, and we're all realizing - slowly but surely - that true perfection is comfort in our own skin. So, before you start hyperventilating over things you can't control, let’s get real about our pursuit of self-esteem. Let’s admit it, the mere idea of letting go of comparisons sounds liberating, right?
Life is unpredictable, like a puppy in a room full of tennis balls. But those unpredictable moments often lead to the most unforgettable stories. You see, this season of your life - no matter how messy or chaotic - is your treasure trove. Hence, knowing how to embrace life's imperfections is a pretty nifty superpower. My friend once spilled coffee all over themselves during a Zoom meeting. Guess what? They laughed it off and now, they're the office legend for their grace under “pressure.”
So, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and relax as we dive into these seven compelling reasons why you, just the way you are, are utterly phenomenal. You might even find yourself chuckling at how trivial some past worries look when viewed through the lens of self-love and authenticity. Cheers to none other than you!
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I Ain't No Clone
Last time I checked, the worlds population was at 7,091,767, 240 and continuing to grow. That’s a whole heap of people. Out of all of those over 7 billion people there is literally only one you. How mind boggling is that? So why would it not make sense to think that you are perfect just the way you are as there is only one you. What true and fair basis of comparison do you have other than the reflection staring back at you in the mirror? You are perfect just the way you are!
Wise Words
‘Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think that you have lost time. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the Now. And the Now is right on time. – Asha Tyson.
How often do we look at where we are and wish we were somewhere different or had done things differently? Whatever you choose to believe in is your choice, but what makes more sense; wanting to be or have something you are not and denying reality or recognizing that the chain of events and experiences that lead you to where you are right now were not the result of right or wrong decisions but a journey that with every step taken, helped in creating you.
What’s Your Definition?
Oxford Dictionary online states the definition of perfect as ‘having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be’.
If you are reading this post and thinking ‘this is all very lovely but we all know that I am not perfect’ then maybe you need to look at what your version of perfect is? Have you just finished eye balling a glossy magazine in which every A-list celebrity seems to be dripping in money and not know the meaning of the word saturated fats? Trying to obtain society’s version of perfect is a slippery slope, but figuring out yours and being in love with it could very well be the golden ticket.
The Spice of Life
Despite what we are often lead to believe, it is individuality that makes this world interesting. In accepting who you are as perfect you are agreeing to make the most of what you have instead of trying your entire life to get what you think others have got. There is nothing more attractive than someone who has the confidence to be themselves and proud of it.
A Method in the Madness
Whether you believe in Allah, Jesus, Buddha or the Milky Way kid, there is no denying that who or whatever created this earth was one smart cookie. So why when it comes to you, do you think he/she/it must have fallen asleep on the job or forgot to read the manual? You need only to look at the perfection and beauty of a single snow flake to realize that whatever or whoever we came from doesn't make mistakes.
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It’s a Starting Point
Even as I write this I hear a little voice in my head (one of the many) echoing the messages that I have read, watched and experienced over my life saying ‘but it’s good to want to change, to improve, to better yourself, otherwise you wont realize your full potential’. Maybe that is true. But isn't it better to start out from a place of self love and acceptance rather than dislike, rejection and denial of oneself?
There’s More to Life than Perfect
I have realized lately that if I am not careful I will look back on my life in 30 years' time and look back on all the years I spent trying to look, act or be someone or something that I thought I needed to be. And why? So I could like myself? Do I really want to spend my days with the mind set that if I just do, achieve, reach or succeed in some way or another then I’ll be perfectly happy? Thinking about it now it seems like madness. There are so many more things out there to experience other than the continual search for self acceptance and perfection. Get it over and done with, accept yourself right now and get on with your life.
This time of year everybody and there dog wants to sign up to the gym, self help books are flying off of the shelf and hopes for the future are high. It’s all well and good to ‘strive to be more’ but do it because it’s fun and you enjoy growing and learning, not because you think you are not good enough or anything ‘enough’ as you are literally perfect just the way you are. If you don’t believe me, refer to points 1-7 again. Does anyone else have any reasons why you are perfect just the way you are? Is anyone struggling to believe it?
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