Habits that Make for a Healthy Mind

Learn to Accept Yourself

A 2014 survey showed that self-acceptance was the one quality most directly linked with happiness. Self-acceptance goes hand in hand with self-reflection, as it requires coming to terms with both one’s strengths and weaknesses. Not only does self-acceptance provide a framework for self-improvement, it allows us to be more comfortable with ourselves and resilient when faced with difficulty.

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March 27, 2014

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July 1, 2014