self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—
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The show-stopping battle cry is a declaration of self-acceptance from the witch Elphaba Thropp, played by Cynthia Erivo, after going through most of her life as an outcast.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Tunnell’s concerns echo those of body positivity advocates, who have spent years advocating for self-acceptance regardless of body type.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
My creations are symbolic of love and self-acceptance, of the freedom and also the courage to truly embrace all parts of oneself—the playful, the sensitive, and the bold.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
These being an in-depth understanding of ADHD, self-acceptance, acceptance of disability, self-compassion, and skills and compensatory strategies that support self-mastery.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Tunnell’s concerns echo those of body positivity advocates, who have spent years advocating for self-acceptance regardless of body type.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 29 Dec. 2024
My creations are symbolic of love and self-acceptance, of the freedom and also the courage to truly embrace all parts of oneself—the playful, the sensitive, and the bold.
—Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
These being an in-depth understanding of ADHD, self-acceptance, acceptance of disability, self-compassion, and skills and compensatory strategies that support self-mastery.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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