You Are Enough Just as You Are — but It’s OK To Seek Self-Improvement Too

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It’s a common misconception that self-acceptance and self-improvement are mutually exclusive. Many people believe that if they are truly accepting of themselves, then they would have no desire to change or improve. However, this is simply not true.

It is perfectly possible to love and accept yourself exactly as you are, while also striving to become the best version of yourself. In fact, self-acceptance can be a powerful motivator for self-improvement. When we feel good about ourselves and our abilities, we are more likely to set goals for ourselves and to take steps to achieve them.

So how do we balance self-acceptance and self-improvement? Here are a few tips:

• Start by accepting yourself for who you are. This means recognizing and embracing your strengths and weaknesses, your unique personality, and your life experiences. It also means accepting that you are not perfect, and that’s okay.
• Identify your goals. Once you have a good understanding of yourself, you can start to identify your goals for…