"Our self-respect tracks our choices. Every time we act in harmony with our authentic self and our heart, we earn our respect. It is that simple. Every choice matters."
- Dan Coppersmith

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Self-esteem vs. Self-acceptance

Albert Ellis once said, “Self-esteem is the highest sickness known to man or woman because it’s conditional.”

Unlike self-esteem, self-acceptance does not depend on success, failure or comparison. It means accepting yourself as a worthwhile human being regardless of your achievements, mistakes or imperfections.

Read more at:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/quote-of-the-day-by-albert-ellis-self-esteem-is-the-highest-sickness-known-to-man-or-woman-because-its-conditional-what-the-famous-american-psychotherapist-teaches-about-the-hidden-danger-of-self-esteem/articleshow/132066859.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

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Quote of the day by Albert Ellis: 'Self-esteem is the highest sickness known to man or woman because it's

Renowned psychologist Albert Ellis challenged the conventional pursuit of self-esteem, labelling it a 'sickness' because it's conditional. He argued that tying self-worth to external factors like success or approval leads to emotional distress. Instead, Ellis advocated for unconditional self-acceptance, a state independent of achievements or failures, as the true path to lasting emotional well-being and resilience.

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I'm not good enough. I'm too small." I can't do it.
If you've heard these words from your little one lately, this one's for you. 💛
Self-doubt in young children is normal — but how we respond to it matters more than we realize. Rushing straight to "of course you can!" often doesn't land the way we hope.

👇 Link:
https://www.brightpathprints.com/blog/help-child-who-feels-not-good-enough

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"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
- Viktor Frankl

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SKIN BLEACHING
The Damaging Effect of Skin Bleaching in a Lifetime

After four decades of observing its effects, I have come to believe that the greatest damage of skin bleaching may not be to the skin alone, but to how people see themselves.

A reflection on beauty standards, identity, self-worth, and the long-term consequences of trying to become someone else.

Article link below

https://medium.com/@dianabasieseme_60028/skin-bleaching-327d93b603d0?sk=1d8c7ad7e21eba4f74a738064a6e5faf

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"Love yourself so much that when someone treats you wrong, you recognize it."
- Rena Rose

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