self acceptance

When we experience self-acceptance, we're able to find unconditional love 💕 for all of who we are. Self esteem is different, self acceptance means we accept not just the positive aspects of our life or personality, but also the negative and the neutral. Self-acceptance means we recognize our weaknesses and limitations, but this awareness in no way interferes with our ability to fully accept ourselves.

Self-acceptance isn’t a task that is ever complete. As an ENFJ myself (a Meyers-Briggs personality type that’s made up of the characteristics of extroversion, neuroticism/intuition, feeling, and judging) I certainly struggle with judging myself and my actions.

Am I working hard enough? Will I accomplish all I want to? Am I being true to myself? Authentic enough? Am I practicing what I preach? Am I lazy? Am I weird? Why’d you say that? Why didn’t you say this? 😂 these are regular thoughts for humans.

Being engaged in a process of self-acceptance means when we hear these thoughts we listen to them without judgement. We accept ourself for having negative thoughts about ourself and challenge the messages our brain is giving us.

Any negative thoughts you experience that cause you to struggle to accept yourself? 🌼

therapist, portland, mental health, counselingEmelie DouglasSeptember 24, 2018self love, self compassion, self acceptance, selflove, selfcareComment

neglecting your self care...

🚨 WARNING therapist being real ahead..!

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been off my game the last few weeks. I haven’t been doing nearly enough of the selfcare strategies that I know work- like exercise and my mindfulness practice. I’ve been focusing on work probably a little too much and haven’t been as present, which I know increases my anxiety.

Today I’m renewing a commitment to take care of myself and my mind with the same energy that I take care of others! It’s my duty to make myself and my mental health a priority- especially if i want to be a good therapist to my clients.

Before I start my work day, I’m going to go for a run and use my Headspace app, which I’ve neglected for a few weeks. 😅

Anyone else want to join me on the renewed commitment to self care train? What will you do today to get back on track? ⬇️

counseling, mental health, portland, therapistEmelie DouglasSeptember 5, 2018selfcare, takecareofyourself, takecareofyourmind, mentalhealthawarenessComment

self care saturday

Happy Saturday Sproutsters! Anyone going to enjoy nature today? It won’t be too hot in Portland so get out and take advantage of it it! How are you going to spend your Saturday!? ⬇️

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