How often do you compliment yourself? How often do you compliment the ones around you? Who do you compliment the most?
My answers? Myself, not nearly enough. The ones around me... all the time. Why do I do that? I can compliment the ones around me on everything, their outfit, hair, make up and then the things that actually matter, their performances, accomplishments, etc.. Why don't I compliment myself as much as I do them? Is it because I don't really believe that those things count for me? No that's not it because I am proud of myself but why can't I ever put it into words when it comes to myself? It doesn't even really matter why, what matters is if i'm going to try and change it in the future. So... this being the future and all... I'm going to start complimenting myself. I'm going to give myself a compliment when I look good, I'm going to give myself a compliment when I do good. Because that's where it all starts. Do you know that feeling, (of course you do) when someone compliments you on something. It makes you feel good about yourself. It makes you feel confident and the next time you (say they complimented you on your appearance) stand in front of the mirror you will make sure you look as good, if not better. The best and most meaningful compliment I got was about my writing. Somebody read my blog and told me I inspired them. That touched me so deeply that the next time (and every time since) I wanted to inspire more than ever. But why wait for someone to compliment you if you can do it yourself? Yes! You can do it yourself. I know, hearing it from someone else feels so much better but you are the one who knows the most about everything that you do, every battle you had to win to achieve while everyone else just sees the tip of the iceberg. You have the most to be proud of. You have the most to compliment on. Tell yourself how proud you are of yourself and WHY. The reason why you have to say it (out loud) is because saying it makes you think more than if you were to just think 'I'm proud'. Why is that? Personally, I'm easily distracted when I think about something. If I say it out loud it's not as simple to change topics. I don't know if that goes for you too, of course but it's something that works for me. Here it goes: I'm proud of myself because I have managed to overcome all these battles and obstacles and all of it made me a stronger and better person. I'm beautiful and I'm kind and I have a big heart. I love and accept myself for everything that I was, am and ever will be. These three things mean the most to me. Probably because I never believed I'd ever get over the mountains in front of me. I didn't believe I was even strong enough to get over the speed bump on my path. I never looked at myself as a good person and I never thought I was beautiful. Once I started to accept myself I started to see the real me. That's the person I'm proud of. I'm proud to be me! Compliment yourself. Do it often. You're amazing! You're beautiful and you're a good person! These things are things that you should know about yourself. If finding something to compliment yourself on seems hard, don't quit, just keep trying. Don't give up on yourself. I know you won't. Remember that you (and everyone else) are a work in progress... The beginning of a masterpiece!
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AuthorMy passion is writing. I started writing stories when I was only 6 years old and I still do it today. Blogging is something I've been wanting to do for a long time, so here we are. Archives
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