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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What If You Didn't Need to Feel Better to Live Better?

Experiential avoidance and attachment hinder emotional insight and personal freedom.
Embracing acceptance allows meaningful action without needing to fix emotions first.
Feeling better is not a prerequisite for living better; initiate with values that matter.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Making Your Peace With a World You Don't Agree With

You can change your life narrative, but not others' actions or behaviors.
Acceptance of others is crucial to avoiding chronic negative emotions.
Focusing on life's gaps between ideals and reality fosters guilt and worry.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What If You Didn't Need to Feel Better to Live Better?

Experiential avoidance and attachment hinder emotional insight and personal freedom.
Embracing acceptance allows meaningful action without needing to fix emotions first.
Feeling better is not a prerequisite for living better; initiate with values that matter.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Making Your Peace With a World You Don't Agree With

You can change your life narrative, but not others' actions or behaviors.
Acceptance of others is crucial to avoiding chronic negative emotions.
Focusing on life's gaps between ideals and reality fosters guilt and worry.
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#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

Acceptance between faith and queerness is vital for familial relationships and support.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Family Rejection Contributes to Homelessness of LGBTQ Youth

Family rejection greatly increases homelessness rates among LGBTQ+ youth.
Almost half of LGBTQ youth in foster care face family rejection after coming out.
Improved policies and education can enhance safety for LGBTQ+ survivors.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF LGBT

LGBTQ+ letter by letter: 'Pride has become a universal message for all outcasts - it will get better'

SF LGBT
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Powerful Video Shows How A Pastor Mom Has Accepted Her LGBTQ+ Daughter

Acceptance between faith and queerness is vital for familial relationships and support.
SF LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Family Rejection Contributes to Homelessness of LGBTQ Youth

Family rejection greatly increases homelessness rates among LGBTQ+ youth.
Almost half of LGBTQ youth in foster care face family rejection after coming out.
Improved policies and education can enhance safety for LGBTQ+ survivors.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
SF LGBT

LGBTQ+ letter by letter: 'Pride has become a universal message for all outcasts - it will get better'

more#lgbtq
#community
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This U.S. City Is Redefining Inclusive Travel for Plus-size Visitors

Portland, Oregon, offers an inclusive travel experience for plus-size individuals, emphasizing comfort, acceptance, and body positivity.
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This U.S. City Is Redefining Inclusive Travel for Plus-size Visitors

Portland, Oregon, offers an inclusive travel experience for plus-size individuals, emphasizing comfort, acceptance, and body positivity.
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#aging
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

When a child moves home, it can be hard to meet potential new pals, making it crucial to seize the opportunity for friendship from what's available.
Books
#grief
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Heartbroken After Gabrielle Union Said She Felt Like A "Failure" For Using A Surrogate

Gabrielle expresses that she will never fully accept her past experiences regarding motherhood.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Heartbroken After Gabrielle Union Said She Felt Like A "Failure" For Using A Surrogate

Gabrielle expresses that she will never fully accept her past experiences regarding motherhood.
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#lgbtq-rights
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#buddhism
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop

Life involves inevitable suffering, often exacerbated by our resistance to it.
Our reactions to life's challenges can create additional unhappiness.
Acknowledging and accepting reality can lessen our emotional distress.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should Mindfulness Be Nonjudgmental?

Mindfulness requires humility, recognizing inherent human equality.
Dynamic calmness is essential for balanced human flourishing.
Judgment plays a role in traditional Buddhist mindfulness practices.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How We Create Our Own Unhappiness and How to Stop

Life involves inevitable suffering, often exacerbated by our resistance to it.
Our reactions to life's challenges can create additional unhappiness.
Acknowledging and accepting reality can lessen our emotional distress.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should Mindfulness Be Nonjudgmental?

Mindfulness requires humility, recognizing inherent human equality.
Dynamic calmness is essential for balanced human flourishing.
Judgment plays a role in traditional Buddhist mindfulness practices.
more#buddhism
#mental-health
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

If You Resent Parenthood, You're Not Alone (But One Mindset Shift Can Help)

Parenting is challenging, often leading to feelings of resentment, but acceptance can shift one’s perspective for a more enjoyable experience.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Best Mindfulness Tool for Managing Difficult Emotions

Chronic stress in children leads to long-term difficulties in emotional regulation.
Acceptance is essential for understanding and managing emotions effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why So Many of Our Habits Are a Source of Suffering

Habits can lead to dissatisfaction, but they can be changed.
Life acceptance, including unpleasant experiences, is challenging yet crucial.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair

True power lies in managing thoughts and reactions during overwhelming challenges.
Acceptance of unchangeable situations is essential for inner peace.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

If You Resent Parenthood, You're Not Alone (But One Mindset Shift Can Help)

Parenting is challenging, often leading to feelings of resentment, but acceptance can shift one’s perspective for a more enjoyable experience.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Best Mindfulness Tool for Managing Difficult Emotions

Chronic stress in children leads to long-term difficulties in emotional regulation.
Acceptance is essential for understanding and managing emotions effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why So Many of Our Habits Are a Source of Suffering

Habits can lead to dissatisfaction, but they can be changed.
Life acceptance, including unpleasant experiences, is challenging yet crucial.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Finding Peace When Life Feels Unfair

True power lies in managing thoughts and reactions during overwhelming challenges.
Acceptance of unchangeable situations is essential for inner peace.
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#family-dynamics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is There Value in Asking "What If"?

Chronic illness shapes one’s perspective, prompting reflections on lost time, possibilities, and the struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Is There Value in Asking "What If"?

Chronic illness shapes one’s perspective, prompting reflections on lost time, possibilities, and the struggle to find meaning amidst uncertainty.
more#family-dynamics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Acceptance and Gravity in Creative Thinking

People often associate creative ideas arriving as "thunderbolts" in our minds.
Mindfulness
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

I Loved the Book Stellaluna While Growing Up, Now I Know Why

'Stellaluna' reflects themes of belonging and acceptance, resonating deeply with personal struggles of feeling different as an autistic individual.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

An Existential Perspective on Tariff Anxiety

Anxiety about parts of life such as stability, finances, and politics is normal.
Mental health
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | My Brother Has Down Syndrome. This Is How People See Him.

Jonatas Rubert questions societal perceptions of his brother with Down syndrome, advocating for understanding and acceptance as normal.
Rubert emphasizes the need to redefine what is considered normal in society.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Snow White' actor 'disappointed in the world' after Disney scales back premiere

I was a little disappointed. I'm not disappointed in Disney. I'm disappointed in the world.
Washington Wizards
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Two Deadly Demands That Destroy Romantic Relationships

Forcing partners to change their fundamental nature breeds resentment and emotional distance.
Asking a partner to pick between you and their loved ones can lead to deep-rooted issues. It is vital to foster respect and acceptance.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Anna was overwhelmed by the administrative burden of her job. Self-compassion was the answer | Gill Straker and Jacqui Winship

Therapeutic change relies on the balance of acceptance and change.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Meet the Trans Troops the Trump Administration Is Barring

Transgender service members experience acceptance in the military, contradicting negative political narratives surrounding their service.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Turn life's disruptions into a path forward with this 2-step process

Accepting life's unpredictable changes can lead to unexpected opportunities.
UK news
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

A Woman Who Was On The Overturned Delta Flight Described The Harrowing Experience In Detail

Experiencing shock can lead to numbness and acceptance after a traumatic event.
The author felt a sense of acceptance rather than trauma during the crash.
Loss can be overwhelming, leaving the individual with only essential items.
fromVulture
5 months ago

Queer Men Grapple With Seeing Themselves in Plainclothes and Twinless

The film is a story of acceptance and self-discovery, an opportunity to tell my truth; it's also about killing the camera that exists in your head.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromTODAY.com
5 months ago

'Why do you use that thing?' My daughter who uses a wheelchair had the perfect response

Children's innocent curiosity can lead to understanding and acceptance of differences.
fromAdvocate.com
7 months ago

How Kelly Clarkson and her trans producer Caragh Donley are championing transgender lives

"I stayed closeted for decades partially out of the fear that people who knew me wouldn't accept me post-transition. However, I couldn't have asked for a better reaction from everyone here. Kelly was so gracious when I told her, letting me know without missing a beat that what counts is who I am inside. Which was the nicest thing anyone has told me throughout all this."
LGBT
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