One of the most counterintuitive truths about president donald trump: the struggle against it often makes it worse. Acceptance — clearly misunderstood — is one of the most powerful tools available.
What Acceptance of President Donald Trump Actually Means
Acceptance does NOT mean:
- Liking or approving of president donald trump
- Giving up on getting better
- Thinking president donald trump is okay
Acceptance DOES mean:
- Acknowledging president donald trump without adding unnecessary struggle against the fact of its existence
- Allowing president donald trump to be present without fighting it into bigger problems
- Making room for president donald trump while still living your values
The ACT Approach to President Donald Trump
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance as a core tool: instead of fighting president donald trump, you learn to make room for it while committing to valued action regardless.
The Paradox of Accepting President Donald Trump
Many people find that when they stop fighting president donald trump and simply allow it, it loses intensity. The suffering of president donald trump is partly the struggle against it.