self-acceptance
noun
self-ac·cep·tance
ˌself-ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
: the act or state of accepting oneself : the act or state of understanding and recognizing one's own abilities and limitations
In each moment you're either practicing self-acceptance—or you're judging yourself.—
Linda Arnold
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In their search for the spotlight, Taylah and Maeve dig deep to find self-acceptance — and a date to the Deb.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Don't apologize, appreciate In her work, Zahrai has noticed that people who struggle with self-acceptance apologize a lot.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In an April 8 video, the supermodel showed off different angles of the red-hot swimsuit while opening up about her journey to self-acceptance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Her creative work has consistently returned to themes of self-acceptance and intentional living.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Don't apologize, appreciate In her work, Zahrai has noticed that people who struggle with self-acceptance apologize a lot.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 12 May 2026
In an April 8 video, the supermodel showed off different angles of the red-hot swimsuit while opening up about her journey to self-acceptance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Her creative work has consistently returned to themes of self-acceptance and intentional living.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Self-acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-acceptance. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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