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[-] chunes@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago

I would even say don't worry too much about self-improvement. It's a vague concept that encourages you to be perpetually dissatisfied (possibly to sell you stuff).

You can always be satisfied with who you are. Remember how Mr. Rogers likes you just the way you are? You can extend that kindness to yourself. Once you've done that, then you are in the right headspace to lose some weight or improve your income or whatever.

[-] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I agree, in that “self improvement” is a fairly nebulous concept and acceptance of the self is a positive trait, but they should probably still look to improve themselves. Exercise, volunteer, pick up a hobby outside the house, cut off your toxic community and find another, etc.. Volunteering and community tend to go together, from my experience, so I’d start there.

[-] architectonas@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I like the idea of self-improvement in the sense of becoming even more yourself. I believe there is some kind of path(s) in each of us. It takes effort to recognise it – you can say: accept it – and even more to actually pursue it filtering out from the external noise all influences that do not fit. We all have ideas, dreams and wishes, but we have to listen carefully to hear them.

[-] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Very well said.

Love from others comes after a love of self.

[-] lemmur@szmer.info 4 points 1 month ago

Isn't self-acceptance considered self-improvement?

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