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
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The Rare Impact Fund was founded by singer, actress and beauty entrepreneur Selena Gomez in 2020 as part of her commitment to addressing mental health and self-acceptance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Amidst the reunions between participants, new friendships forged, and priceless knowledge gained was an air of compassion, self-acceptance, and mutual support.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
The show returns as the body positivity movement — a belief system of self-acceptance regardless of body type — is at a crossroads.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Amidst the reunions between participants, new friendships forged, and priceless knowledge gained was an air of compassion, self-acceptance, and mutual support.
—Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.
—Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
The show returns as the body positivity movement — a belief system of self-acceptance regardless of body type — is at a crossroads.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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