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 of things I like about myself, let alone 50 of them!

I think it’s time I did.

We are so quick to be hard on ourselves and point out the things we want to change in ourselves but what if we were empowered enough to really appreciate ourselves? What if Moms everywhere began making a list like this?

Making a list of “things I like” first brought up my Ego.  I thought, wow am I conceited to list all this? It this OK? What will people think?

Then I felt silly…..

Can you imagine that I almost felt as though I had to ask permission to be AMAZING in my OWN skin?

But the more I pressed on, the more I felt genuinely happy about acknowledging the aspects of myself that I often overlook.

We are in a time right now where female empowerment is beginning to take on a different tone.

It is not our mother’s fight to be equal any longer. The new awareness is not a fight at all, but a stepping into our own power and authenticity.

I feel women everywhere are beginning to ask themselves what they REALLY want?

In order for women to step into their power, the power that comes from embracing our true feminine essence, women must first face why we have chosen to believe messages of being UNWORTHY and NOT ENOUGH.

I created a list of what I like about myself because I know that my future depends, not on others, but what I FEEL within myself, is possible for my life.

When a woman feels she is not enough, it is pretty hard to write a list of things she likes about herself, isn’t it?

Can you see where I am going with this?

Create a list for yourself. Create this list because you no longer choose to accept that you are NOT ENOUGH or UNWORTHY.

So, in creating this list – you declare and accept where you are at with your Self.

It’s OK – if you don’t feel amazing or find it hard to write the list.

But you choose to do what you can and OWN your own right to feel worthy TO YOURSELF

I invite you to embrace all the

amazing

funny

cute

daring

gritty

sensuous

powerful

childlike

warrior

healing

nurturing

wild

vulnerable ….things about yourself.

Here is my temporary list, because I will be adding to it as I evolve as a woman…

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 and animal cruelty
34. And over commercials about family and children
35. I listen to my intuitiion
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+.

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Fifty Things I Like About Myself