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#656: Brené Brown — Striving versus Self-Acceptance, Saving Marriages, and More (Repost)

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The Power of Self Acceptance in Driving Meaningful Change

Self love and self acceptance can coexist with the desire for personal improvement. The paradox of simultaneously accepting oneself while striving for change captures the complexity of human experience. Meaningful and lasting change can only occur when driven by self acceptance, rather than by self-criticism for the sake of performance. Lasting and meaningful change is a result of self acceptance, while self-criticism may lead to temporary improvement but lacks the enduring impact of self acceptance.

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