If you believe that being hard on yourself will foster change, this episode just might shake up that belief. In it, Deb tackles self-acceptance—exploring why it is so important and the resistance it typically stirs up. Some key points she shares include:

• Self-acceptance is often misunderstood and, as a result, avoided.
• We tend to be more accepting of others than ourselves.
• From a brain perspective, self-acceptance fosters growth and change, rather than hindering it.
• That it was self-acceptance and self-compassion that opened the door to more peace in her life after years of striving to be “good enough.”

To learn more from Deb,

¨ Visit her website https://creatingchoicesdeblang.com/ for information on her online courses and free info sheets and guides designed to support you as you navigate life’s challenges.

¨ To explore your beliefs about self-care, check out her free guidehttps://creatingchoicesdeblang.com/finding-time-for-self-care/

¨ If you struggle with feeling good enough, check out her book Never Enough—Separating Self-Worth from Approval.

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