How to Accept AND Change Yourself: Chasing Normal

Permission to Love with Jerry Henderson

Apr 22 2024 • 32 mins

There is a place where you can fully accept yourself and have your self-development/self-improvement come from the place of self-acceptance.

Self-acceptance is a much more healthy and powerful energy to come from as we work to improve ourselves.

Have you ever struggled with being on a never ending treadmill of self-development. Would you like to learn how to accept yourself while you are also practicing self-development? If so then this episode can be a great resource for you.

In this episode, we explore the dynamic between self-acceptance and self-development. We discuss how embracing our current selves does not preclude growth and improvement.

This episode contains helpful insights, personal reflections, and practical advice aimed at helping you cultivate a healthy balance between accepting who you are and striving for personal growth.

What you will learn:

  • The definition and importance of self-acceptance and how it differs from complacency.
  • The positive aspects of self-development and how to pursue growth without self-judgment.
  • Practical strategies for cultivating a life-giving approach to personal development.
  • How to recognize when self-improvement efforts might be causing more harm than good.


0:00 - Introduction to Self-Acceptance vs. Self-Development
0:06 - Are You Chasing a "Better" Version of Yourself?
3:11 - The Never-Ending Treadmill of Self-Improvement
4:36 - Understanding the Value of Self-Development
5:59 - Balancing Self-Acceptance with the Desire to Improve
6:51 - Exploring Radical Self-Acceptance
9:06 - Why Accepting Current Realities is Crucial
10:30 - The Role of Self-Acceptance in Personal Growth
13:05 - The Continuous Journey of Self-Acceptance
14:48 - Signs that Self-Development Might Be Going Awry
17:38 - The Trap of External Validation in Self-Improvement
20:02 - The Importance of Being Present and Self-Acceptant
22:12 - Why There is No Final Destination in Growth
24:28 - How Future Self-Perception Influences Current Self-Acceptance
25:35 - Practical Tips for Healthy Self-Improvement
29:45 - Setting Realistic Goals in Self-Development
31:17 - Free Resources


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