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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Her unique sound world moves at an emotional level, encouraging the listener to intuitively embrace the ever-evolving landscape of light and dark, soft and hard, to the end of self-love and joyful self-acceptance.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 June 2024
What may sound like a generic inspirational tale is, in execution, an honest journey to self-acceptance with Bell delivering a refreshingly honest performance as a character worth rooting for.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
This version of the show allows for more focus on the individual ladies, including Victoria Kalina, a legacy cheerleader who will no doubt prove to be a fan favorite due to her candor about her struggles with self-acceptance.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The boy’s path to understanding himself and his desires will strike chords with anyone who ever struggled with self-acceptance.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 24 June 2024
What may sound like a generic inspirational tale is, in execution, an honest journey to self-acceptance with Bell delivering a refreshingly honest performance as a character worth rooting for.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 22 June 2024
This version of the show allows for more focus on the individual ladies, including Victoria Kalina, a legacy cheerleader who will no doubt prove to be a fan favorite due to her candor about her struggles with self-acceptance.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
The boy’s path to understanding himself and his desires will strike chords with anyone who ever struggled with self-acceptance.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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