Release guilt and perfectionism in favor of selfacceptance from "summary" of Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver
When we carry around guilt and perfectionism like a heavy burden on our shoulders, we are unable to fully accept ourselves as we are. We constantly strive to meet unrealistic standards and beat ourselves up when we fall short. This endless cycle of self-criticism only serves to trap us in a never-ending cycle of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. By releasing guilt and perfectionism in favor of self-acceptance, we free ourselves from the unrealistic expectations that we have set for ourselves. We come to understand that it is okay to make mistakes and that we are not defined by our shortcomings. Self-acceptance allows us to embrace our imperfections and see them as a natural...
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