Q: Embracing your whole self, good and bad, does not mean you cannot commit yourself to personal growth.It simply means that you accept yourself--not just the good or the bad--but your whole self. You are who you are and that is OK, flaws and all. Self-acceptance means you accept yourself as you are in this moment, imperfect and unique, with no conditions. If you keep thinking, "I can accept myself if I just stop eating so much and lose weight," then you are placing a condition on your self-acceptance that can always be disrupted. Feel free to pursue self-improvement, making yourself more effective or stronger, but never make that a condition of your self-acceptance. Time and experience allows for opportunities to work on flaws. It usually takes time and making lots of mistakes to mature and develop, and it can take years. Have patience with yourself. Demanding flaws get resolved easily and quickly will lead to disappointment, because humans grow and develop and learn over an entire lifetime. For example: The hothead teen grows into a responsible adult. The 3rd grade child who was a poor student turns his grades around when he learns some new study skills. Support groups are available for a myriad of causes: from self-esteem building to eating disorder recovery. Consider looking up local support groups or finding positive online spaces if there is a particular thing you struggle with. The group can help you understand and accept your traits, and feel less alone. There are many groups oriented towards various minorities. From Health At Every Size to Autistic culture to asexuality.org, there are communities you can find that will support your self-esteem and help you cope. Choose to spend time with people who help you feel good about yourself. Limit your contact with people who make you feel worse. It's important to spend time with people who lift you up and make you happier. Take initiative and ask people to hang out with you. Invite them to take a walk with you, come over to chat, or make plans with them. As much as we might like to, we cannot change the past. Ruminating on past mistakes, whether they were a result of a decision you made or because you behaved in a certain way. All you can do is acknowledge the mistake and try to learn and grow from it. If you cannot stop fixating on a mistake, say to yourself, "I made the best decision with the information (or abilities) that I had at the time." And now, with that mistake behind you, you have new information when making future decisions.
A: Know the difference between self-improvement and self-acceptance. See yourself as a work in progress. Find support groups. Hang out with positive people. Work on forgiveness.

Article: You can serve your blue martini in a traditional cocktail glass or any glass that will hold it. You can garnish the drink with an olive or onion if you want.
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Serve your drink.

Q: Varicose veins don't usually cause serious health problems. However, they can cause discomfort, pain, and embarrassment. You may want your doctor to help you manage your varicose veins, even if they don't pose a health hazard. Common symptoms of varicose veins include: Aches and pain in the legs Throbbing or cramping Feelings of heaviness or swelling in the legs Itchy, irritated, or darkened skin Fidgety or restless legs While most varicose veins do not pose a serious health threat, sometimes they can lead to issues you should seek medical help for. If you have varicose veins and experience any of the following symptoms, see your doctor: Sudden swelling of the leg Redness or warmth around the vein Change in skin thickness or color Bleeding on or around a varicose vein Tender lump in your leg Open sores or ulcers If your at-home changes do not help your varicose veins, you may want to consider other treatments. Consult with your doctor about your options. Sclerotherapy. This is the most common treatment for varicose veins. Sclerotherapy involves injecting chemicals into the varicose vein, which causes it to swell and then seal shut. After a few weeks, the vein turns into scar tissue and then fades. This procedure can usually be done right in your doctor's office. Laser surgery. This is a less common technique, because not all skin types and colors can be treated safely this way. It is also usually not effective for veins larger than 3 millimeters (1/10 of an inch). Endovenous techniques. These treatments are designed for deeper or severe varicose veins. They are usually done under local anesthesia in your doctor's office. Surgery. Surgeries are usually reserved to treat very large or very severe varicose veins. Consult with your doctor to consider whether surgical treatments are right for you.
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Recognize the symptoms of varicose veins. Know when to seek medical help. Consider other treatment options.