It's an Inside Job

Transform Your Life & Well-being by Mastering Self-Acceptance.

Jason Birkevold Liem Season 8 Episode 6

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"Denying your body complete acceptance well it can actually lead to illness whereas practicing self-acceptance well that can contribute to healing disease."

Unlock the power of self-acceptance for a happier, healthier life. This episode explores how embracing your body exactly as it is can transform your well-being and allow you to live life without reservation.r

What if fully accepting your body, with all its perceived imperfections, is the key to unlocking true happiness and a life lived without limits?

Key Takeaway Insights and Tools

  • The Power of Acceptance: True acceptance is embracing what life presents, and your body is a profound teacher for this lesson. (1:51)
  • Body Image and Self-Worth: Many people use their body as a primary target for harsh judgments and a barometer for self-worth, which limits experiences. (2:23)
  • Mind-Body Connection: Accepting your body is vital for both emotional and physical health; denial can lead to illness, while acceptance can contribute to healing. (3:20)
  • Self-Improvement vs. Self-Criticism: The drive for physical improvement is healthy only if it stems from self-love and acceptance, not a feeling of inadequacy. (4:42)
  • The "Love, Change, Accept" Principle: Love all parts of yourself; if you can't love them, change them; if you can't change them, then accept them as they are. (6:01)
  • Your Choice is Powerful: You can choose the ease of acceptance over the pain of rejection regarding your physical self, as your perception doesn't change reality. (6:40)

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Homework for the Listener

Consider this question: What aspect of your physical self are you not fully accepting right now? And what small step can you take towards embracing it with more kindness, with more acceptance? 

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