Accepting yourself for who you are is important. It means recognizing your accomplishments and believing in your strengths.
But having self-acceptance doesn’t mean you can’t strive for self-improvement as well. You can set personal goals while acknowledging that you are enough.
Working toward a skill, starting a new hobby, or entering a course to learn can be ways to grow even further.
It’s a chance to challenge yourself and can have a positive impact on your overall well-being!
Letting Go Of “Perfection”
Striving for “perfect” can actually be what holds you back. Instead, you can focus on your progress and how far you have come.
Aiming for perfection can be dismissive of your growth. Celebrating your story and seeing how much you have learned along the way is important.
If things were “perfect,” there would be no more room to transform. That’s why change can sometimes be necessary.
Factor In Feelings
Be in tune with your emotions. It can help you determine what goals you wish to set for your future.
For example, if you want to build up your confidence, you can do so by getting out of your comfort zone. This could mean going to a social gathering, joining a club, or changing up your regular routine.
Checking in on yourself and determining what your mind or soul needs can keep you making meaningful goals.
Be true to yourself and let your inner needs be heard.
Reduce Your Stress with Therapy
When you’re under too much stress, it impacts your physical and mental health, especially if you don’t have positive coping skills. If you’re feeling word down and looking to live with more peace and mental health, we can help.
There are many coping strategies and available treatments to help you reduce your stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective form of therapy for stress that Palo Alto Therapy specializes in. CBT is highly recognized among the psychological community because it’s been extensively researched, proven effective, and we see it work every day!
CBT for stress is a hands-on and solutions-focused approach that helps individuals identify their thinking and behavioral patterns and adopt healthier thinking and behavioral patterns to relieve their symptoms and feel better.