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Originally Posted by Turtlesoup
For myself the self acceptance is a continuing work in progress. I can see though when I look through old journal entries that I have gotten much better at it. It's hard & I can relate that the bad stuff is easier to believe. Having a supportive partner, daughter & friends makes a big difference from how things were in my past. All good things are worth working for & I believe it's important to make this a priority.
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This is so wonderful! I believe this totally. It really IS a work in progress. I am definitely more self accepting of myself than I was about three years ago. I can't tell you what it was that changed. A lot of it had to do with me just giving up and not giving a crap (not a good way of going about it), but just releasing all that self guilt and shame about my body, appearance, career, etc. was the best thing that ever happened to me.
I think that it comes with time and with practice. Doing things that make YOU happy inside and out. For me, (in my mania) one of the only things I did for myself was buy tons of lotions, body gels, and candles, and let me tell you it improved my mood greatly! Aromatherapy is wonderful, and once you smell something beautiful. you feel beautiful too! Just a small step to take, is all I am suggesting.
But I definitely see myself more self-accepting that I was years ago. I think I am beautiful in my own way. I wear lipstick and do my hair when I go out now, and I take a shower every day. Three years ago, this was unheard of.
Small steps. You'll get there.