Accept yourself Quote by Jack Canfield
“Self-esteem does not mean feeling good all the time. Self-esteem means loving yourself even when you feel badly...even when you make a mistake. It means loving yourself even when you're depressed. It means that you accept yourself fully.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Success Principles, 2005
Self‑esteem is unconditional self‑acceptance, not constant happiness; it persists through mistakes and low moods.
In simple terms: Self‑esteem is loving yourself despite flaws.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional self‑acceptance.
Themes
self‑esteem
resilience
self‑love
Mood
hopeful
supportive
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal development
- mistake recovery
Key Concepts
unconditional acceptance
inner strength
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- What does loving yourself look like in failure?
- How do you maintain self‑acceptance when depressed?
A Different Perspective
Self‑esteem can be shaken by external criticism.
