Shannen Doherty Quotes

I'm under no illusion that there are things about me that I'd like to change. I just accept who I am, and I'm proud of it.

When I was around 18, I looked in the mirror and said, 'You're either going to love yourself or hate yourself.' And I decided to love myself. That changed a lot of things.

Much protective self-criticism stems from growing up around people who wouldn't or couldn't love you, and it's likely they still can't or won't. In general, however, the more you let go of the tedious delusion of your own unattractiveness, the easier it will be for others to connect with you, and the more accepted you'll feel.

You have to accept yourself so everyone else can.

Self-compassion is how we recover.

I think I've been able to find happiness, and I've learned to love myself. That's a huge accomplishment for anyone, learning to love yourself.

Imagine what else is true if you understood there is nothing fundamentally wrong with you.

It takes a while to really love yourself...

I want to accept myself completely, just as I am.

You've got to be happy in your own skin.

The moment will arrive when you are comfortable with who you are, and what you are- bald or old or fat or poor, successful or struggling- when you don't feel the need to apologize for anything or to deny anything. To be comfortable in your own skin is the beginning of strength.

I try to teach people that I believe God wants us to be positive toward ourselves, meaning that, you know what, I like the way I look, I like the way I sound, I'm happy with what I'm doing in my career - and not always be beating ourselves down.

I feel more and more that the most beautiful people are the ones who are comfortable with themselves.

I no longer agree to treat myself with disrespect. Every time a self-critical thought comes to mind, I will forgive the Judge and follow this comment with words of praise, self-acceptance, and love.

I am learning to forgive my inner geek, and even value him as a free man.

If you go deeper and deeper into your own heart, you'll be living in a world with less fear, isolation and loneliness.

Confidence comes with maturity, being more accepting of yourself.

I'm fine the way I am. There's nothing wrong with me.

I just want to say to women, 'Be yourself - it's the inner beauty that counts. You are your own best friend, the key to your own happiness, and as soon as you understand that - and it takes a few heartbreaks - you can be happy.'

I think it's OK to be confident in yourself.

You have to be happy with yourself first of all - that's the most important thing.

It sounds corny, but I've promised my inner child that never again will I ever abandon myself for anything or anyone else again.

Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It's about accepting all of yourself.

If you feel good about who you are inside, it will radiate.

Age has given me the gift of me; it just gave me what I was always longing for, which was to get to be the woman I've already dreamt of being. Which is somebody who can do rest and do hard work and be a really constant companion, a constant, tender-hearted wife to myself.