In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), values play a central role in guiding individuals toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Unlike goals, which have
High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe individuals who appear to function well in their daily lives despite experiencing significant levels of anxiety. While
Letting go of a relationship can be one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a person can go through. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, friendship,
Expectations, though often well-intentioned, can unwittingly become a source of frustration and conflict in our relationships. By projecting our assumptions onto others, we create narratives
Accepting ourselves as we are can be extremely challenging, especially if that wasn’t modeled for us as children. Many people think they have to be worthy of acceptance by graduating with that degree, getting that great job, losing x amount of pounds, or having that fairy tale relationship. What if you were worthy of acceptance and love as the person you are right now, without changing anything? It’s true, and yes it is possible! The hardest part about beginning your self-acceptance journey is realizing that you don’t need to change anything about yourself to be worthy of acceptance. Here are three steps you can start taking today to increase your self-acceptance:
In today’s world, it is hard to talk about emotions without talking about shame and guilt. These two opposing concepts are often seen as the
