swallow my pride

Pride has always gotten the best of me, i will break relationships over my own pride. I have to learn how to swallow those emotions and not let my pride get the best of me.

But so, so worth it

humility, humility, humility

to the best of my abilities, but I’ve I’ve still got a little bit of work to do… But then again, don’t we always

I still can’t do it all the time, but I’m definitely better at it than I was. Humility is definitely important to work on, I think. And it’s tough but rewarding, in improving relationships with other people as well as being able to approach situations differently.

I really can’t know when this is done or not so I’ve decided to make a list of things to do and once I’ve made a habit of these things I’ll cross this off. This list is going to take a while to complete.

To Become More Humble
1. bear critisism gracefully (but still not let it get me down)
2. be kind and friendly to every person I meet
3. list the good things other people do for me and around me
4. congratulate others on their accomplishments
5. list the problems the people around me are having, think of things I can do to help them and then do those things
6. be open and honest with my family instead of being secretive
7. try my best to understand the people around me
8. give praise to everyone who’s earned it (including myself, there’s nothing wrong with that)
9. thank the people who help me for all that they do and express my true love and appreciation (this one is really scary!!)
10. find little things everyday that I can do to help others

Swallowing my pride is so daunting… All I really need to do is get over myself and do the first move but I’m too proud to do that. I will hopefully grow up in the new year and cross this off my list.

I keep catching myself at this one. I have a feeling this is gonna take awhile…

Argh, I just don’t want to let it go! It makes me feel so good about myself! (And so horrible of others, which is why it has to leave.)

Right now, I’m trying to learn to forgive people. I figure that that’s at least a good start. I’m also trying to stop thinking so much about material things and trying to find out and fix my weaknesses.