Accept yourself Quote by David D. Burns
““The secret of successful treatment is not to become a perfect, shining star or to learn to be in complete control of your feelings. These strategies are doomed to failure. In contrast, when you accept yourself as an imperfect but eminently lovable human being, and you stop fighting your emotions so strenuously, your fear will often lose its grip over you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, 1979
Accepting imperfection and allowing emotions to flow reduces fear and promotes healthier coping.
In simple terms: Embrace flaws, stop fighting feelings.
Key Takeaway
Accept yourself, ease fear.
Themes
self‑acceptance
emotional health
resilience
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
therapeutic
motivational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal growth
- stress management
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
humanistic psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance acceptance with personal development?
- When does self‑compassion become complacency?
A Different Perspective
Over‑acceptance may lead to passivity or lack of self‑improvement.
