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Writer's pictureEmma Zilko

5 Steps to Self-Acceptance


The journey to self-acceptance is not a linear process. It requires patience, compassion, and a willingness to embrace discomfort by meeting the parts of you that have been locked away.


On my journey to self-acceptance, I've learnt to take it one step at a time acknowledging that it is part of a larger journey to being in relationship with self and I've come to realise that there are some small things we can do that can help us along the way.


Below are 5 tips and tricks that you can apply on your journey to self-acceptance:

 

1. Self-Reflection: 


Take time to reflect on your past experiences and identify the parts of yourself you’ve suppressed or labelled as “bad.” Journaling, meditation, and receiving guidance from a trusted source can be helpful tools for self-reflection.


The gift of self-reflection is that you can now acknowledge what you may not have been able to at the time and in some cases help that younger self navigate the emotions that no one was there to guide you through.


But don't forget to resist the urge to judge or criticize, as you allow yourself to feel and acknowledge the emotions that come up for you. Remember that who you were was doing the best they could with the information they had available to them.


2. Forgiveness: 


Forgiveness is a powerful act of self-love and acceptance. It involves letting go of the guilt and shame associated with past actions and recognizing that you did the best you could with the knowledge and resources you had at the time.


Practice sitting with the version of yourself you may have locked away due to past mistakes or perceived flaws and speak to them with love and compassion. Acknowledging that these experiences were part of your growth journey and how far you have come.


3. Embrace Authenticity: 


Allow yourself to be authentic, even if it means challenging the status quo or risking disapproval. Step outside the containers that you have felt limit you and try new things that allow you to express yourself.


This isn't always easy; it can take courage and vulnerability to show up as you. But the more you do this the easier it gets and the more you can recognise when you are no longer showing up authentically. When this happens it usually means there's been growth and new boundaries need to be set or its time to step outside the containers once again.


4. Balance and Harmony: 


Once you start recognising and accepting your good and bad aspects of self, look to create a balance between them. This can be hard to do or explain but an example I have is accepting that your power can be both good and bad. For example, sometimes your power is needed to get things moving and other times it's just being used to show you have it.


It's all about recognising that both your light and dark qualities have value and contribute to who you are, and how you show up in the world.

 

Conclusion

 

This journey is deeply personal yet universally relatable. Many of us have been conditioned to hide or suppress parts of ourselves to fit societal norms or avoid conflict. However, true self-acceptance and growth come from acknowledging and embracing every aspect of our being.

 

So, I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Together, we can explore the depths of our being, heal old wounds, and emerge stronger and more authentic.

 

Emma xx


To read about my aha moment around self-acceptance check out this post "Accepting all of You".

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