Like any other skill, self-acceptance is something that we build up over time across all areas – personal, professional, academic, physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, etc. For instance, if you are not at your desired state of being at a point in time, do you shame yourself for it or do you accept yourself as you are at that certain point(note that many internal and external factors play a role)? Especially when you are sincerely working towards achieving your goals.
Self-acceptance is a key to happier living and improving your overall well-being. It also helps you control your emotions.
A lack of self-acceptance limits your capacity for happiness and affects your psychological and emotional well-being. It keeps you focused on the negative aspects of yourself, and these negative thoughts create negative emotions.
