Why embracing your flaws will make you fulfilled and more happy ?
Recently
I have experienced doubt, loneliness and lack of love. It gave me the
opportunity when I stepped back to realise my way of thinking about myself was
still anchored with the wrong inner voice I have had in my head due to bad past
love experiences. I thought I was loving myself completely but the pain I have
had experienced was still not healed on a deeper level. I have found my way back
to happiness with lots of clearings, healing and self love. I have learnt how
to love my perfect imperfections…
Are
your so-called flaws getting you down? It's time to start loving yourself for
who you are — right here, right now. Here are few tips I wanna share with you for
embracing your flaws and accepting yourself completely.
Acknowledge what's
bothering you
Without understanding the root of your
concerns, it's hard to come to terms with your flaws. Dig deep and see if there
are issues beneath the flaws that you need to address.
Use your flaws to
guide self-improvement
Embracing your flaws doesn't mean you
can't improve yourself. In some cases, recognizing certain flaws gives you the
opportunity to work on those imperfections. If your flaw is something you want
to change, go for it!
Appreciate your
individuality
Your flaws may make you different from
everybody else, but that's a good thing! Don't make the mistake of trying to
fit the mold. Just look at Jennifer Grey, who altered her distinctive nose and
went from Dirty Dancing fame to being unrecognisable.
Don't let your flaws hold
you back
Do you remember the reality show from
BBC Abby & Brittany? The show followed the "everyday, normal
lives" of conjoined twins whose parents raised them to believe they could
do anything anyone else can — and they did! Imagine if they wallowed in
their differences instead of embracing them and getting on with life.
Put things in
perspective
Instead of focusing on everything
that's bothering you, grab a notepad and jot down three things you are grateful
for. Wouldn't you rather have your health and your beautiful family than be a
stunning beauty without those precious gifts?
Make your flaws
famous
Lady Gaga recently responded to
criticism of her weight gain by launching a "Body Revolution,"
posting pics of herself in a bra and underwear and encouraging fans to do the
same. "May we make our flaws famous, and thus redefine the heinous,"
Gaga wrote on her blog.
Google it
If your flaw is something physical Google
it. That's right. Type "fat thighs" or "big nose" in the
search box and search images. Warning: You'll see some extreme images (some
digitally altered), but we guarantee it will put things in perspective.
Flip your flaw
If you can find the strength in your
flaw, you're a lot more likely to own it. For example, if you've always
considered yourself quiet and shy, that probably means you're an amazing
listener and observer.
Don't compare
yourself
Let this be the year of YOU.
Stop comparing yourself to others and love yourself for who you are — the
good, the bad and the ugly. Everyone has their own idiosyncrasies. That's what
makes life interesting!
Be flawsome
Yes, flawsome is an actual term. It has been
mentioned by trendwatching.com to describe brands that show humanity by
being open about their flaws.
In their words, "Human nature dictates that
people have a hard time genuinely connecting with, being close to, or really
trusting other humans who (pretend to) have no weaknesses, flaws, or
mistakes." Who wants that? Embrace your perfect imperfections —
and be FLAWSOME.
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