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Accept who you are

Accept yourself

Some of us make people laugh, some are good at maths, others cook fantastic meals. Some of us share our lifestyle with the people who live close to us, others live very differently.

We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique than to wish you were more like someone else.

 

Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends.

Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.

“Being happy with who I am now means I enjoy living in the moment.”


Be proud of who you are. Recognise and accept what you are not good at, but focus on what you can do well.

 

Work out if there’s anything about yourself that you still want to change. Are your expectations realistic? If they are, work towards the change in small steps.

Accepting who you are is just one way to look after your mental health

 

Information about accepting who you are 

 

Wellbeing Podcasts

Podcasts which you can download and listen to which can help you relax and improve your sense of wellbeing

 

Information about arts, creativity and mental health

Information about how arts, creativity can be used to look after and promote mental healh - includes a list of useful links

  

Information about talking therapies

Information about what talking therapies are, how to get help and useful links

 

 

 

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