Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3232: Leo Babauta explores how our deep-seated dissatisfaction with ourselves hinders our ability to form positive habits, maintain healthy relationships, and achieve true happiness. By shifting towards self-love and acceptance, we can transform our lives, fostering greater productivity, contentment, and meaningful connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/dissatisfaction/ Quotes to ponder: "We are unhappy with who we are, sometimes in small ways but often in very fundamental ways." "What if, instead of beating ourselves up (or blaming others), we just accepted what happened and then took appropriate action?" "It starts with the simple intention to love yourself, to see yourself as adequate and worthy of love, to wish for your own happiness and the relief from pain and stress." Episode references: Radical Acceptance: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awakening/dp/0553380990 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices