Accept Whatever You Are NOT Accepting

So much of our effort in our social life is spent trying to get people to change. Despite all of our effort, we often find ourselves powerless to getting them to change. Why is this? Because a person will not change unless they want to. And this, is one of the hardest things to a ... Show More

Never underestimate the power of self-questioning. In this video, Teal Swan is going to give you one of the best questions you can ever ask yourself, as well as explain to you why it is such an important question. 

What people are calling “Disorganized Attachment” is one of the most tormenting and painful things that a human being can experience. And very few experts actually understand it. So, let’s look at disorganized attachment from a different perspective and also explain what you can ... Show More

How to Accept Your True PurposeToday, I predict that there is a question floating deep within your mind that’s going to pop up and demand your attention very soon.  What’s the question?Is this all there is?  Isn’t my life supposed to be more?Am I destined for something bigger tha ... Show More

This is common misconception for many, and it's keeping some folks stuck!  When we talk about accepting anxiety as the path to recovery, and when we talk about surrendering to anxiety, we are not saying that you have to LIKE or LOVE your anxiety.  You do not.  If you've ... Show More

Many of us try to accept things in our lives to have less stress, a clearer mind, and feel more peaceful. Many of us don't realize that acceptance is not just about our outer circumstances. We also need to accept ourselves to truly be present and access all our possibilities. Lis ... Show More

How to accept yourself as you are. If you find this podcast helpful, please consider preordering our book: NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

When deciding to make a change in your life, it’s best to first accept where you're at in the present moment. You don't have to like where you are, but there's a difference between not liking something and harshly judging something. Learning this distinction is crucial when tryin ... Show More

Don't be greedy and accept what you have 

This episode explores the difference between Acceptance vs Resignation. A common misconception about Buddhist thought is the idea that acceptance means we just resign to what is and we don't/can't do anything about it. Buddhism does not encourage resignation, in fact, Resignation ... Show More

Send in a question or comment via text.DO I HAVE TO STOP BEING AFRAID TO TRULY ACCEPT ANXIETY (AND TO GET BETTER)?Good question.  But this is a backwards interpretation of acceptance so let’s clarify.Acceptance is not finding a way to turn off your fearAcceptance is not figuring ... Show More

Body acceptance: it sounds positive, but also like it might conflict with having goals of changing our bodies. Here's how the two concepts fit together - and why there are actually TWO completely different meanings of body acceptance. Which one is right for you?