Accepting yourself and your flaws can lead to selfacceptance from "summary" of Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
When you spend your whole life trying to be someone you're not, it can feel like you're constantly fighting against yourself. You're always striving for an unattainable ideal, never satisfied with who you actually are. But what if, instead of constantly battling your flaws and imperfections, you simply accepted them? What if you embraced your quirks, your insecurities, your vulnerabilities, and made peace with them?By accepting yourself and all your flaws, you can finally let go of the unrealistic expectations and judgments that have been weighing you down for so long. You can start to see yourself in a new light, recognizing that your imperfections are what make you unique and human. Self-acceptance isn't about ignoring your flaws or pretending they don't exist; it's about acknowledging them and loving yourself anyway. When you stop trying to be someone you're no...
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