What is the reason you do not accept yourself as you are?

[terriltwin2]

Acceptance is a funny thing. I was doing my bible study today and this question came to mind. Acceptance is actually approval of something or somebody or finding favor over something or somebody. I do believe I am accepting of myself. I approve of myself the way I am. The question is how do you get there? It is a process, however, instead of thinking negatively of yourself and finding all the things you think are wrong about yourself, try talking to yourself or writing down the things you like about yourself. " I am strong", " I am dependable", " I am organized", " I am compassionate". There are those things that you know to be true and authentic about yourself, try this and you will find that your focus is more positive on yourself and that negative stuff will begin to fade.

[marheart]

Want to be the best that I can be. Anxiety and Panic Disorders stomp all over that pledge. Thank you for the idea of writing down the positive side of me. The emphasis has always been on trying to be a perfectionist and not accepting me for who I am right here and now.

[Hollick]

Thank you, acceptance is everything!

[artistinresidence]

Getting into positive thinking and talking actually creates healthy brain fibers. Its retraining our thoughts..captivating the negative thoughts and put in its place truth. I did this over a period of 63 days . 21 days x 3 . This program was developed by a Christian neuroscientist, Dr Caroline Leaf. U can find a lot fr her on YouTube to check out some of what she teaches.

I am in the word daily..throughout my days each day..and I still have a people pleasing problem...and the root I believe is rejection..betrayal...approval issues. God is my source yet I allow the enemy to stir my thoughts. Etc etc.

It's a process that I need biblical truth to get way inside and so deep that I will be truly free indeed.

A blessed day to you.

[terriltwin2 in reply to artistinresidence]

Amen. God is our source for everything. My devotional today was in 1st Corinthians 3:1-9 and we are to not think or use worldly wisdom, but only the truth that comes from God's word. That is what gets me through every day. Thank you for sharing.

[Hidden]

Acceptance is difficult for me due to all the negative thinking that consumes my mind. I am working to combat that with being more aware of when I start thinking that way and apply positive thinking or at the very least find factual reasons as to why the negative thoughts aren't true. I haven't come across a clear cut method to self acceptance, some days are better than others. But it makes sense that it will take a while to reverse 33 years of negative thinking and poor self-esteem. I am so thankful for my wife who has been extremely supportive in my endeavor to finally change myself and work towards self acceptance so that I can subdue all the anxiety I feel and enjoy life for what it is.

[terriltwin2 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for sharing. When we have a spouse that really brings the best out in us, that in itself is a great blessing. You can do this. The bible gives me so much of the truth of what I need daily and God is my thoughts and wisdom for each and everyday. When I start my negative thinking, I open my bible and get God's truth for me and he loves us no matter what. I give him all the glory for changing my mind, my heart and my life. He really can do it.