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1While self-acceptance is a key component, I think we miss out on a deeper sense of purpose if we don't engage with others in meaningful, concrete ways. Joining together to advance a shared goal, like opposing and dismantling oppressive systems, can transform our inner selves to a level that's highly rewarding. Yeah, to me it's all about finding balance between self-fulfillment, and addressing the needs of the greater community.
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Oscar
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4I believe that it works. Atleast for me, as each year go by. I always look back and reflect on the people I met, the things I've done and what I accomplished. Many cases I would say if I was better of a person I would've been able to overcome or push through but recently I just see it as a learning opportunity for the next time. At the moment I can truly say I have improve in many ways but mostly the way I look at myself.
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Ron
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4I believe in facts, factually speaking, yes this is true. Before knowing the facts, still yes. Gonna post some research regarding this as this is something years ago i thought about and decided to reput together when i read this. Theres so much more to this, but this is just a quick throw together. 1. Self-Concept and Self-Affirmation Theory In psychology, your "self-concept" is the collection of beliefs you hold about yourself. Self-Affirmation Theory, pioneered by Claude Steele (1988), suggests that individuals have a fundamental motivation to maintain a sense of "self-integrity"—the belief that they are good, virtuous, and capable. The Fact: When people affirm their core values (a form of "improving self-concept"), it reduces the physiological stress response (cortisol) when facing difficult tasks. The Outcome: A study published in Psychological Science (Creswell et al., 2005) found that self-affirmation improves problem-solving performance under stress. By "believing in yourself" through affirmation, you literally free up cognitive resources to perform better. 2. Self-Efficacy: The Engine of Achievement What the post calls "believing in yourself," psychologists call Self-Efficacy. This term was coined by Albert Bandura, one of the most cited psychologists in history. The Fact: Self-efficacy is not just "feeling good"; it is a specific belief in your ability to execute the behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments. The Outcome: Bandura’s research (1977, 1997) proved that people with high self-efficacy view difficult tasks as challenges to be mastered rather than threats to be avoided. This leads to higher persistence, lower vulnerability to depression, and significantly better life outcomes in career and health. 3. Growth Mindset and Life Outcomes The "working for improving" aspect mentioned in the image aligns with Carol Dweck’s research on Mindset. The Fact: A "Growth Mindset"—the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. The Outcome: Years of longitudinal studies (Dweck, 2006) show that students and professionals with a growth mindset significantly outperform those with a "fixed mindset" (the belief that they are born with a set amount of talent). 4. "Inner Energy" as Psychological Capital (PsyCap) While "inner energy" is often used colloquially, in organizational psychology, it is studied as Psychological Capital (PsyCap), developed by Fred Luthans. It consists of four pillars (HERO): Hope Efficacy Resilience Optimism The Fact: PsyCap is "state-like," meaning it is a form of "inner energy" that can be developed and managed. The Outcome: Meta-analyses (Luthans et al., 2007) have shown that higher levels of PsyCap are strongly correlated with higher job performance, higher job satisfaction, and overall psychological well-being. 5. Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem The post mentions "loving yourself." Dr. Kristin Neff has conducted extensive research on Self-Compassion, which is a more stable and scientifically "useful" version of self-love than traditional self-esteem. The Fact: Self-compassion involves treating yourself with the same kindness you would show a friend. The Outcome: Neff’s research (2003, 2011) shows that people who practice self-compassion have lower levels of anxiety and depression and are actually more likely to take responsibility for their failures because they aren't as afraid of being "judged" by their own inner critic.
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Hu Mann
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your dna is millions years old... there is no need to improve anything, you are already near perfect... you just need to satisfy all your human needs, physical and emotional and spiritual to be fully human, it is much like a flower without water does not need to improve... it just simply needs water... life is very simple... only humans make it complicated
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