The Practice of Self-Acceptance

Today’s episode is a special one. Matt will delight and guide us through the practice of Self-Acceptance and what it actually means. We are living in a time where we are more critical of ourselves than ever before, grappling with this torrent of external requests and expectations. Thus, it is crucial to take a step back and look within, to be willing to shine the light of self-awareness on areas where we tend to reject ourselves and others. So how do we actually do it? How do we come to that level of accepting who we are? That is the topic of today's conversation.

“You can either feel ashamed about something or you can learn from it, but you can't do both.”

Join us in this insightful episode as Matt demystifies the notion of self-acceptance, and learn some practical ways that you can apply in your life as you search for ways to grow, learn and transform. 

About Matt:

Although I was born on the 23rd February 1980, my life only really got started on the 23rd February 2010. Until that point, I felt lost, disorientated and afraid. That day, life called time on my self-obfuscating ways. And I finally came to see that I wasn’t lost in life, I’d lost touch with my true self. 

I discovered that Authenticity was about authorship, so today me and my team are on a mission to create a world where every human being is encouraged and supported to create a life that’s true to themselves. 

I live in Melbourne, Australia. I’m married to a hunky doctor called Fil and together we have a beautiful son called Niko.

Find out more about our mission to create a more authentic world at matthewcooksey.com

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If you’re at a point in your life where you’re sick of compromising your authenticity in the name of success, you might want to consider working with us. We offer a variety of programs to help you create a life that is true to your weird and wonderful self. 

It’s success, powered by your authentic self. 

• If you’re a member of the LGBTIQ community and you feel as if you’re holding yourself back professionally and not using your full potential, ALU (Authentic Leaders Unleashed Program) might be a good fit for you. We’ve taught hundreds of people like you, how to harness the power of their true selves; with incredible results. 


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