Acceptance Archives - Amy Pattee Colvin https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/acceptance/ Transform Your Health, Wellness, and Vitality Through Mindset, Movement, and Mindfulness Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:43:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-AmyPatteeColvinWeb-2-32x32.jpg Acceptance Archives - Amy Pattee Colvin https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/acceptance/ 32 32 The Power of Acceptance: How to Let Go of Expectations and Judgment https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/how-to-let-go-of-expectations-and-judgment/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:24:05 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=16522 Have you ever experienced the frustration that arises from unmet expectations—perhaps it was a work project that didn’t go how you wanted, a strained relationship, or a personal setback? At one point or another, all of us have.
An antidote to this frustration is intentionally practicing acceptance.

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]]> How to be Humble and Why It Cultivates Inner Peace https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/how-to-be-humble/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:04:18 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=13743 Being humble doesn't mean being self-deprecating or feeling unworthy, nor hiding your inner light. Read on to learn what in means instead.

In this post you'll learn three techniques for cultivating humility: practicing self-compassion, embracing your humanness, extending gratitude.

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]]> The Balance of Opposites (Tao Te Ching Verse 2) https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/balance-opposites-tao-verse-2/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:37:43 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=18079 The post The Balance of Opposites (Tao Te Ching Verse 2) appeared first on Amy Pattee Colvin.

]]> Less for More: Detach from Expectations Without Losing Your Edge (Tao Te Ching Verse 48) https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/detach-from-expectations-tao-verse-48/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:22:08 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=18002 The post Less for More: Detach from Expectations Without Losing Your Edge (Tao Te Ching Verse 48) appeared first on Amy Pattee Colvin.

]]> Force vs. Flow: How to Move from Anxiety to Vitality https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/force-vs-flow-vitality/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:36 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=17807 The post Force vs. Flow: How to Move from Anxiety to Vitality appeared first on Amy Pattee Colvin.

]]> The Unexpected Power of Compassion: Stop Fighting Your Brain and Start Directing It https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/self-compassion-trainable-skill/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:43:55 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=17571 Compassion is the key to your lasting reset and is simpler and more powerful than you imagine. It is more than "being nice." Compassion is the ultimate mindset tool—the credible framework your brain has been waiting for to finally achieve lasting integration.

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]]> Embrace the Winter Season with Qigong: Cultivating Vitality and Inner Peace https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/winter-qigong/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:19:25 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=16709 Winter is a time of introspection and renewal. As nature slows down, it's the perfect opportunity to turn inward and focus on self-care. This year, consider adding the ancient practice of qigong to your winter routine to cultivate vitality, enhance longevity, and foster a deep sense of inner peace.

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]]> Cultivating Self-Worth https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/cultivating-self-worth/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:01:49 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=15278 Self-worth is priceless. You can’t buy it, and no one can give it to you. It’s something you have to give to yourself. Cultivating self-worth reflects the essence of how you relate to yourself. Try this affirmation, "I am enough. And I will grow and become even better. I am a good person."

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]]> Guided Imagery and Visualization Meditation https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/guided-imagery-and-visualization-meditation/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:12:03 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=14791 If you're familiar with self-improvement and personal growth techniques, you've likely seen terms such as guided imagery and guided visualization. But what do these terms mean, and how are they similar or different?

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]]> Compassion for Others https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/compassion-for-others/ Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:07:14 +0000 https://www.amypatteecolvin.com/?p=14334 Compassion is a skill or an attribute that is like a muscle.

It can be strengthened when you intentionally work with it, or it can weaken and become ineffective.

In other words, the choice is yours; you can choose to extend compassion to yourself and compassion for others, or you can choose to avoid it.

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