A study states that the higher a person's self-acceptance, the higher is her self esteem. So it is important that you bring together the courage to acknowledge who you are.

Accepting yourself without complaining is akin to a healthy self love. Loving yourself and your body is not egoistical. Coming to terms with your limitations is not denial.

You can never become perfect and therefore have to stop being self critical. There are parts of you that you can change and work on to enhance yourself. However, you'll experience stress when you focus on substance that you should disregard.

Allow yourself to listen to other people's opinions and objections without holding grudges and learn to tolerate.

Refuse to measure yourself to people's expectations.

Take care of yourself and do not wait for others to do it for you.

Accept compliments from others and believe that they are true.

Find the good and attractive parts of you. Reassure yourself that you are OK. Focus on the positive about you.

Compliment yourself for the task you have accomplished and allow yourself to accept your mistakes and inadequacy.

See yourself as a whole person, a gift and of value to yourself, in the eyes of others and in the eyes of the Creator.

Stop picking yourself apart and criticizing. This attitude is going to make you uncomfortable and unhappy.

Feel good about yourself. Affirm that you are blessed with good health, a sound mind and physically complete.

Let go off wanting approval from others.

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