Fifty Things I Like About Myself

This is probably the fastest HGM post I’ve ever put together. I’ve made a lot of lists in my day and I use them pretty much every day. I even have lists about my “master” lists so when I can figure out a way to keep my life together without requiring a list I’ll be sure to let you know.

I have made lists about the top “fifty things I want to do & see before I die” and I have a list of “50 things I want to accomplish” but I have never made a list about the things I like about myself, let alone 50 of them! I think it’s high time I did.

I was inspired to make a list of fifty things I like about myself after reading a tweet from To Think Is To Create. She posted her list because she was inspired by a post from A Stitch in Time and I thought “WOW, this is cool, what if Moms everywhere began making a list like this?” Maybe they already are and I’m just catching on?

We are so quick to be hard on ourselves and point out the things we want to change in ourselves. I decided to jump on the bandwagon and create my list – off the cuff. I did not want to take any time with this. I wanted to trying to prove to myself that thinking of fifty things should not be very hard? This is a list that is long overdue. I hope you’ll take part in the giveaway and also create a list of your own.

Fifty Things I Like: (About Myself)

1. That I am healthy
2. I like the taste of healthy food. Sprouts anyone?
3. I am open minded
4. Although I try to follow simple truths
5. I am an independent thinker, culture rarely influences me
6. I believe in peace
7. I am more tolerant with age
8. I’m excited, most of the time
9. and I feel deeply
10. I am empathetic
11. I have penetrating eyes
12. My eyes never lie
13. I cannot fake my feelings either
14. I take risks!
15. I’m a supportive wife
16. and a great mom, even when I’m stretched to my limit.
17. I enjoy the seasons,
18. I feel connected with people, earth and spirit
19. I’m not a quitter…EVER!
20. I love learning
21. I like my wrinkles
22. I’m aware of my faults, but finally learned to be kind to myself
23. I love to photograph my daughter
24. I like my body, even the post pregnancy snuggle zones
25. That I believe people can be & do anything
26. I am strong
27. I’m learning to laugh at myself
28. I say it like it is
29. But now I say it with love, most of the time
30. I love NFL season – one two three hut!
31. I am a goof
32. That languages come easily to me
33. I cry over stray animals
34. And over commercials about family and children
35. I am more intuitive these days, must be a mom thing
36. I notice subtleties in behavior and I am learning not to take things personally
37. I remember who gave us every gift when my daughter was born
38. I enjoy wine, even though it doesn’t like me
39. I am passionate
40. I’m a supportive friend
41. I sing with the windows open
42. I have a green thumb
43. I’m a possibility thinker
44. I’m a regular purger of belongings. We pack light.
45. I am following my own path, even if it makes others uncomfortable
46. I enjoy yoga
47. And coffee even though it conflicts with my meditation
48. I can sit in another’s pain
49. I love life and I love the journey
50. and That I know how it feels to hate life too
51. I like that this list will someday reach 500…

This was fun…and satisfying and the more things you think of, the more keep coming…I’m still thinking of things I like. Isn’t that the way it should be?!!

Now it’s your turn! Go and make your list of 50+. Bloggers, be sure to leave a link in the comments so we can visit you!

WIN IT: I am giving away a copy of “Out Of The Mouths Of Babes, Quips & Quotes From Wildly Witty Women” to a random winner. To enter, leave me a comment with 3 things you like about yourself….and then go and add 47 more on your list at home! Contest closes midnight PST June 20. Winner will be announced here on June 21st.

Congratulations to Kayce, comment #4.
You are the random winner. Thanks for sharing 3 things you like about yourself, I have contacted you by email.

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