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“Human beings are a highly social species with a long evolution that makes us desire both autonomy and connection. We need to grow and express our individuality freely--and at the same time, feel like we have people to rely on to love us and have our backs.”

Acceptance Individuality Belonging Autonomy Human Needs Human Evolution

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

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“What do you want?' can be a surprisingly confusing or painful question if no one ever asked you that and really cared about your answer.”

Acceptance Choice Autonomy

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“I think most people wish they could be more of who they are and still feel accepted. But it's understandably hard if, growing up, you were ignored or shamed for being yourself & rewarded when you conformed.”

Acceptance Masking

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“I try to minimize the amount of time I spend around people who would like me better if I weren't me.”

Acceptance Confidence

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“PERFECTIONISM: You have to do everything right to be loved. LOVE: You don't have to do anything right to be loved.”

Love Acceptance Unconditional Love

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

“You're not here to be perfect or to set a good example or to please anyone. You were born to love & enjoy your ordinary, peculiar, inconsistent, good-enough self.”

Love Acceptance Self Love Perfectionism

Book:Notes From Your Therapist

Source: Notes From Your Therapist

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