Our mental well-being has been a topic of multiple articles of which one introduced us to two specific approaches to psychological wellbeing \u2013 Eudaimonic and Hedonic. We have discussed both approaches more than once, where we reflected on positive relations with others, our sense of purpose and growth, autonomy and environmental mastery. Today, we are focussing on the final pillar \u2013 self-acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n
Self-acceptance is such a foreign concept to some, as it expects the individual to accept, love, appreciate and nurture themselves. Yes, recognising the value of self \u2013 the good, the bad and the ugly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Why is it so difficult for us to reach this level of self-care: accepting everything that we are, recognising shortcomings, but more importantly, embracing our uniqueness? It is suggested that we struggle with this aspect because we tend to hide, neglect and reject the parts that we find unacceptable, forgetting that this is what makes us unique. This does not mean that we cannot work on weaknesses and have to give up on them. No, it simply means that you do not get emotionally attached to your weaknesses \u2013 you learn how to accept them and how to build better habits related to them.<\/span><\/p>\n
Why is self-acceptance important? It is fundamental to our mental health and holistic wellbeing. Let us have a look at some reasons why these are so.<\/span><\/p>\n