Less Friction in Life

I've found that the more I accept myself the less friction I have in the rest of my life and the less stressed and unhappy I am.

Cate Tiernan in "Book of Shadows" audiobook

If you are unhappy with yourself, then you will be unhappy with all your decisions, which will cause you stress. I think that peace of mind comes with having confidence in yourself and your decisions, otherwise you will always be clashing with your own mind.