How we see and love ourselves matters to living a fulfilled life, but we often focus on how others see us—especially the negative.
Negativity clogs our lives on social media, where users glorify their own and others’ perceived ineptitude, incompetence, and lack of intelligence. They tear themselves down, while others resort to belittling and hating others. As a result, it’s easy to internalize that online chatter as truth about you.
But have you ever asked yourself, “What do I love about me?” Despite the vitriol from social media trolls, acerbic family members, or even so-called friends, do you spend time finding the beauty within—the wonderful attributes you love about yourself? I spent time mulling over this question to uncover what brings me joy about myself. What do I love about me?
My curiosity.
I have always had an insatiable curiosity about the world I live in. I love knowledge, and I thirst for experiences that broaden my scope and open my mind to perspectives I may have never considered. Random facts about people, places, and things fascinate me.
I am self-motivating.
No one has to push me to get going. I am a natural self-starter, and I can give myself the pep talks I need to ramp up my drive to accomplish goals.
I sweat the details.
I get swept up in the details and the nuance. I am a keen observer and tend to view things from many angles, dissecting until I’m sure I have a complete understanding.
I love to grow.
I am committed to continuous evolution and self-improvement. I enjoy exploring myself and learning about “what makes me tick,” or the “why” behind my behavior.
My kindness.
I am willing to help, and I derive joy from helping others succeed and win. I don’t offer support with the expectation of reciprocity.
What do you love about yourself? How do you show those qualities in your daily life?
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