List 100 things I love about myself

1. I am an excellent writer.
2. My smile is contagious.
3. I am incapable of honestly hating anybody.
4. I have good morals.
5. I tell my parents I love them every day.

(This is actually much harder than I thought. I keep finding myself trying to be humble and I really struggled with this, but hopefully it’ll get a little easier…)

I feel like this will help me build up my self-esteem a little more. My goal is to write down 5 things I love about myself each day until I get to 100. Hopefully by then I will feel a little more enlightened.

My goal is to add one each day that i notice about myself, and pick up on positive things about myself.

1. I have my own perspective on things.

1. I chose, and continue to choose, the road less traveled.
2. Food – I can enjoy all sorts!
3. Karaoke and dancing are my thing – I learn easily, and I don’t make a fool of myself when I do ;)
4. I take things one day at a time, and I’ve learned never to be overwhelmed with the occasional curve balls
5. I forgive myself, constantly, everyday.
6. I love my country – truly, madly, deeply.
7. I’ve no problems basically getting along with anyone and everyone
8. Adventure – always up for it!
9. I have made peace with my god.
10. I can stand up and talk/perform in front of a crowd and not get stage fright.
11. High flying achiever – I managed to graduate magna cum laude from college and have tons of extracurricular activities
12. Travel – in my peer group, I am well-traveled, and I’ve been to destinations that most of my friends can only dream of (from Australia, to Batanes, to Luang Prabang, to Zamboanga!)
13. Committed – I am committal in my relationships; my shortest one lasted all of three years!
14. Scaling summits – who would’ve thought I’d be a mountaineer? But I am now, and have gone up almost 30 mountains here and abroad.
15. Gratitude – I am able to appreciate the simple things
16. Balance – I’ve managed to create a balance between work-play, motion-rest, happiness-sobriety
17. I’ve been svelte ever since I can remember and clothes almost always fit me well ;)
18. I have pretty feet!
19. Going the distance – I trained for and finished a full marathon last year – in good time. Remembering it makes me realize I can do anything I set my mind on!
20. Financial independence – managed to get myself some of this.
21. I have impeccable English
22. My friends say that when I smile, it’s like the whole world is smiling back
23. I lived overseas for six months – and I thrived!
24. Piano – I forced myself to take lessons after 20 years, and play in a recital afterwards
25. Bikram Yoga – after one session, I’m able to do most of it. yeay!
26. I have a generous spirit – I always manage to see the good in everyone
27. I bring out the good in people
28. I bring out good in the world
29. I work hard at things that matter to me
30. At this point, I know what’s important in my life
31. I’m not afraid to make a fool of myself
32. Swimming – I didn’t learn this when I was a kid, so I forced myself to learn 2 years ago
33. I can travel on my own
34. I need little affirmation from external sources to make me feel confident about myself
35. I love the process of creating
36. I involve myself in causes I believe in
37. I am not afraid to make a stand
38. I can wash and iron my own clothes!
39. I can cook, even in the mountains ;)
40. I’ve never been addicted to anything or anybody ….
41. ... and even if I have, I recover quickly
42. Positive thoughts fill my head—most of the time…
43. I’m not afraid to tell the world why I love myself!

36. I picked an academic undergraduate major Freshman year and stuck to it
37. I have a general idea of what I want to do with my life

11. I have excellent balance.
12. I don’t drink or do drugs.
13. I can get along with anyone if I try.
14. I am always thinking.
15. I am in love with heights and adrenaline.
16. I’m a creative person.
17. I never panic in a bad situation.
18. I don’t have problems with acne.
19. I can do those tricky logic puzzle things.
20. I have good handwriting.

What a fantastic idea. :) Even if it is difficult.

1. I can enjoy pretty much any kind of music.
2. I can make the best cupcakes you’ve ever tasted.
3. I know how to cut my own hair and make it look decent.
4. I have a knack for picking up foreign languages.
5. I’ve very loyal to my friends.
6. I am incapable of honestly hating anyone.
7. I work with horses, and I’m good at it.
8. I’ve never made any real enemies.
9. I’m a very empathetic person.
10. I’m a very good listener.

16. I’m a vegetarian (even though I’d rather people not know it)
17. I look younger than I am (or so I am told)
18. Dogs like me
19. I can make sushi
20. I have a dry sense of humor
21. I know what makes good romance
22. I can still respect people who don’t like me or think low of me
23. I’m able to lead others without them realizing it

(ok, I’m stuck again)

Thanks Draco for putting this idea out there. I think it will really help me too…

1. I can write poetry well enough to please my love
2. My kids love me
3. I’m sensitive to something inside that inspires religion but I wouldn’t call it ‘religion’
4. I’ve had a few friends tell me they look to me for strength

(I agree this is hard – I keep thinking of things I don’t like)

5. I finished college (neither of my parents did)
6. I’m an insightful listener
7. I’m good at steering superficial conversation into something more meaningful.
8. I have a unique design sense in art that others seem to like
9. I’m extremely creative cooking with a toaster oven
10. I’m able to communicate big ideas to (most) children in ways they can understand.
11. I’m not easily manipulated.
12. I’m patient at figuring out technical problems

(ok… I’m stuck in a rut of thinking of negative things again…)

13. I’m devoted to my family
14. I’ve learned to communicate a little in Russian
15. I enjoy reading thoughtful books

I’m not afraid to take the subway.