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.—
Linda Arnold
Linda ArnoldExamples of self-acceptance in a Sentence
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The actor also highlighted the show’s underdog story and its message of self-acceptance as key factors in its widespread appeal.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2024
That sets off a 30-year journey toward self-acceptance, with many reconstructive procedures and lots of introspection along the way.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Keep scrolling Donald Sutherland, the actor known for 'M*A*S*H', has died at 88.
G-Eazy's new album tackles self-acceptance and grief.
Is Limited Too back?!
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2024
That sets off a 30-year journey toward self-acceptance, with many reconstructive procedures and lots of introspection along the way.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
Keep scrolling Donald Sutherland, the actor known for 'M*A*S*H', has died at 88.
G-Eazy's new album tackles self-acceptance and grief.
Is Limited Too back?!
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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