By learning to love oneself and accepting who we are and our limitations do we hinder our own personal growth?
2006-12-02 05:00:18 · 8 answers · asked by Spandito 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think that learning to love ourselves and accepting who we are can actually promote personal growth. First, moving through that process is growth enhancing, itself. We learn that we don't have to "settle" for being ourselves, but that we can embrace who we are and what our potential can be. I would say that self-blame and self-doubt actually limit our potential for growth, as such things keep us focused on the negative. Self-acceptance and self understanding gives us not only confidence but an awareness of the endless possibilities in life.
2006-12-02 05:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by senlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not ! once we do realize and accept who we are doesn't mean we are unable to continue growing. there are lots of things we may not be able to do well or learn. but as long as you're alive we learn something new. who you are now doesn't mean you will be the same forever. people change. as you get older and experience new and different things you grow. there is always room for improvement. where there may be limitations in one area of your life doesn't stop the potential to overcome it and do something even better. i find that when i set goals for myself and struggle to get through and reach that goal i am happy. when we give up and decide we have reached a limit on our ability to grow is when you find yourself alone and unhappy. reach for the stars. don't settle on so-so. when it comes to human growth there simply are NO limitations. it's up to you to decide when and if you are going to give up and set a limit on your personal growth. learn to love yourself but don't put a limit on what you can continue to do to love yourself even more.
2006-12-02 05:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by anndee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you hinder your growth because the so called yourself is very likely not who you really are. Do not embrace an impostor! One who has been placed there by societal programming. Your reluctance to accept "yourself" is proof that that is not you, otherwise you would be happy. Find yourself first, then embrace yourself, but not to tight, you must allow room for change/growth.
Don't accept yourself, define yourself.
2006-12-02 05:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal growth is all about learning to love and accept yourself. We must do this before we can love and accept others.People who have not yet learned to do this are not growing personally.
2006-12-02 05:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that being ok with myself would hinder my personal growth. Quite the contrary - if I'm ok with myself, I'm also ok with other people and the world in general which will leave me much more energy for doing what I love and am interested in.
2006-12-02 05:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. This is actually needed if we are going to grow. It enables us to lean on our strengths, which is needed to succeed in life. This is also instrumental in relationships; if we are trying to be someone were not, we are not only not being true to ourselves but we are setting ourselves up for failure. And thus depriving others that we are in a relationship with, we won't be able to fully commit. Self-acceptance is key to being emotionally healthy!
2006-12-02 05:17:07 · answer #6 · answered by james 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can still love yourself and have the internal need to become better and strive to do more.
2006-12-02 05:07:51 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don;t have to, but the bigger concern is will other people accept the new you?
2006-12-02 05:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋