• 85. Embracing self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-exploration

  • Nov 29 2023
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast

85. Embracing self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-exploration

  • Summary

  • We all experience anxiety in some form, in some way, and in some shape. Because anxiety, fears, and worries can be so uncomfortable, we quickly play-it-safe. And when you’re prone to deeply caring for what you do - as high-achievers, strivers, and perfectionists - then the fears of being a failure or not being good enough are amplified.


    In this conversation, Annick Seys and I discussed the many layers in which these fears show up and how nourishing your observer-self can shift from self-criticism into self-acceptance, from self-judgment into self-compassion, and from emotional avoidance into curious behaviors.


    Cultivating your observer-self isn't just about self-distancing; it is about your well-being and living a purpose-driven life.


    Key Takeaways


    • How to deal with the gap between expectations and reality
    • How to practice self-acceptance
    • How to unpack the fear of being a failure in the moment
    • How to understand the fear of being a failure
    • The problem with toxic positivity
    • Relational Frame Theory of Language
    • How to nourish your observer-self
    • Understanding the observer-self
    • The power of curiosity
    • Self-compassion on-the-go


    Show notes with time stamps


    00:31 Understanding Fear-Based Reactions

    01:00 The Struggles of Time Management

    01:07 Dealing with Disappointments and Failures

    05:31 Exploring Self-Acceptance

    06:01 The Ongoing Exercise of Self-Acceptance

    11:45 Unpacking the Fear of Failure

    14:12 The Impact of Toxic Positivity

    17:47 Tapping into the Observer Self

    18:01 Exercises to Connect with the Observer Self

    20:50 Understanding the Observer Self

    24:03 Experiencing Different Moods

    26:11 Relating to Past Experiences

    29:59 Overcoming the Fear of Failure


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