Topics discussed include embracing self-approval, prioritizing self-approval over external validation in Stoic philosophy, embracing self-improvement and personal choices, and reframing beauty with a focus on inner qualities over appearance.
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Self-Esteem Is Self-Approval
Low self-esteem is best understood as a lack of self-approval rather than an external deficit.
Identifying this reframes the goal: move from self-disapproval to self-approval.
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Make Two Lists For Perspective
Write two lists: what you disapprove of and what you approve of about yourself.
Use the lists to gain perspective and notice you're not without value.
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Negativity Bias Is Habituated
You likely overweight negative traits because of habituated focus, not total lack of positives.
Changing this bias is possible through deliberate habituation and conscious choice.
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In today's episode of "Practical Stoicism," I tackle the deeply personal and often challenging topic of improving self-esteem. At its core, low self-esteem is a lack of self-approval, a revelation that can evoke a powerful emotional response in many of us. As we delve into this subject, I guide you through an introspective journey, starting with the acknowledgment of our self-disapproval and moving towards understanding and eventually overcoming these feelings. By differentiating the aspects of ourselves that we disapprove of for our own reasons versus those influenced by external expectations, we embark on a path to genuine self-acceptance. This episode not only seeks to deepen your understanding of self-esteem from a Stoic perspective but also to provide practical steps towards cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself.
Practical Stoicism