An idea for raising self-esteem

I saw this somewhere (of course I forget where now) but it seemed like a good idea.

Look in the mirror and name 10 things you like about yourself. If you can't do 10...try 5. Find at least one thing to latch onto in nothing else.

So often we put ourselves down. We (me included) need to start replacing those negative thoughts with positive ones.

Here are my things I like about me:
1. I am kind to animals.
2. I enjoy my job. I am constantly trying to be a better teacher.
3. I went to school an extra year and got my masters degree.
4. I have a "soft heart". Sometimes it hurts, but it's better than being cold-hearted.
5. Family is more important than anything to me.
6. I always try to be a good friend. Sometimes I fail...but I always try.
7. I like my hair.
8. I laugh like a chipmunk...and I think its great.

Thats all I got. Now you try it.

1. I like my smile... when I feel like showing it
2. I am fiercely loyal to my family and to those I call friends.
3. I love my eyes.
4. I love my job and I am very good at it.
5. I am proud of myself for starting my journey toward peace of mind.
6. I love my ferrrets very much and it shows in the way they interact with me.
7. I can be very giving/supportive from time to time.
8. I am never better than swallowing my pride and admitting that I am wrong when I truley know that I am.
9. I'll stand up for anyone, whether I know them or not, if I feel they are being wronged.
10. I like my hair.

How was that?

You did great!

I don't know about you...but posting those things made me feel better. Now, you have to tell them to yourself in the mirror.

((((((((((Ryan))))))))))) Good for you!

I did erin and I felt good for having done it. This is a great idea.

1. I'm devoted to my hubby
2. I will go through Hell and High water to help a friend
3. I'm nurturing
4. I love my exotic birds, they are my children
5. I have a job that Iam good at
6. I love to cook and bake
7. I am a very passionate person when it comes to MH advocacy
8. After 21 years I got my GED
9. I enjoy being part of the Mental Health Court System
10. I am supportive

ok...gonna try this...thinking....

1) I try very hard to be compassionate.
2) I'm very devoted to my family.
3) I've kept off the weight I lost.
4) I'm respectful of other's feelings.
5) My legs aren't bad for 41
6) I don't give up easily.

that's all i can think of for now...it's a start, yes?

thanks, 1day, i'm gonna keep thinking on this one...

Kimmy, may I add one for you?

Yay Angie!!!! It feels good to write these things down...at least for me it does. Good for you!

Even 1 is an accomplishment Kimmy! ((((((((((kimmydawn)))))))))

absolutely, ryan...

A week ago my list would've been longer/better, but not today.

In no particular order of importance.

1. I love my cats
2. I love my family unconditionally
3. I have great empathy for others
4. I try to listen to my friends, even though they're getting very frustrated with me now
5. I try to be supportive
6. I like my friends
7. I'm trying, even though my friends don't think I am

Right on, 1day!! Great idea! This is how I learned to do it:

I AM:
1) Faithful
2) Honest
3) Intelligent
4) Loving
5) Compassionate
6) Accepting
7) Tenacious
8) Uh... uh... give me a minute here... hehehe

Best of all... I AM! It feels soooooooooo good to say that!

Great job! Now take out the "buts." No negativity allowed here.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{AG}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

7?! That's a great list AG. I think another good thing about you is the love you are willing to give someone else. Yes, I know right now it seems like a con, but it will be a pro someday!

The only buts here are what we sit on right Septembermorn
Angie

Ooooo.....I like the I am's.....

Yer so smart!

I can't look in a mirror, so I'll just think about it.

1. I finished college, even while being dx'ed as MPD while in college
2. I have a happy, healthy marriage
3. I have a job I Love helping elderly people
4. I have 4 wonderful cats that can make me smile when I'm unhappy
5. I have friends who care about me and never give up on me
6. I try and never give up on myselves

Ok here I go

1) I am a good wife
2) I am a good boss
3) I am fair and honest
4) I have nice eyes
5) I am always trying to help

More to come......

Sounds like a good start to me!

Errrrrrrrrr uhmmmmm hmmmmmm nope nothing coming to mind right now sorry. Nice try though ~

Beth

Thanks 1 day

You didn't even try Beth. I find it IMPOSSIBLE to believe there isn't one thing you like about yourself.

Not one thing?! Nah. There are hundreds...but I think you can find one. I could rattle off about 5, but this is for you, not me.

(((((Beth)))))

LOL Nah, Angie. What I'm looking for are Positive statements without any qualifications to them. NOT something like this: "I'm caring "even though" (but) there are times I'm not caring enough." See what I mean? Just leave it at "I'm caring."

{{{{{{{{{AG}}}}}}}}}} Make your statement truly positive, ok? Here is an example:

4. I try to listen to my friends, even though they're getting very frustrated with me now

I listen to my friends because they want the best for me.

5. I try to be supportive

I AM supportive

Even if you feel that you could be more supportive, you already ARE supportive, even if it's just a little bit. Get it? The amount of time, etc doesn't matter, as long as you know you have that quality. You are very supportive. I've seen it in so many of your posts to others. Don't think for a minute that I'm not telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, ok? I don't say things just to make people feel good. If I don't mean it, I don't say it.

I care very much that you improve your self-image!

Monty, do you mind if I condense your positives? They reach your subconscious quicker than a longer version.

1. I AM intelligent
2. I AM loving
3. I AM caring
4. I AM responsible
5. I AM loveable
6. I AM tenacious

It's probably going to be more difficult to say, but that's good. See if you can meet the challenge!