Selftolerancei

Selftolerancei is a neologistic term used in contemporary psychology and philosophy to describe the capacity to hold oneself with tolerant acceptance in the face of personal flaws, mistakes, and negative emotions, while maintaining motivation to grow. It emphasizes a balance between self-compassion and accountability, avoiding both harsh self-criticism and uncritical self-endorsement.

Compared with self-acceptance or self-compassion, selftolerancei foregrounds tolerance toward imperfect internal states and evaluations, even when they are uncomfortable. It is closely linked to self-regulation, cognitive flexibility, and resilience, by allowing negative affect to be experienced without excessive avoidance or suppression.

The term is a neologism and is not yet standardized in scholarly literature; usage and definitions vary across sources. Some researchers treat it as a facet of broader constructs such as self-compassion, self-acceptance, or emotional tolerance, while others attempt to operationalize it as a distinct trait or process.

Measurement approaches are still exploratory. Potential indicators include willingness to experience and endure negative emotions without over-identification with them, lower habitual self-criticism, resilient goal pursuit, and adaptive rumination. Experimental work might examine how selftolerancei supports coping with failure or rejection.

Applications are discussed in contexts such as psychotherapy, education, and workplace well-being. Critics note that ambiguous terminology could hinder cross-study comparison, and that promoting tolerance toward flaws must be balanced with motivation for improvement to avoid stagnation.