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I recalled attempting the #100happydays challenge but it seems I've failed to keep track of the days. ☹

Instead! I've thought of a real good topic for today's post. (I think? ☺)

One of my aunts was reading a self-help book and she was coming up with 30 things she liked about herself. During which, she asked me if I could think of any adjectives starting with the letter B. And I gave her brilliant.

With that in mind, I decided to come up with some 30 things I like about myself. ☺

I find that I'm always so hard on myself. When I fail to meet expectations, when I'm pressured to do consistently well in school, when life challenges me; I blame myself for all my shortcomings.

I guess all I want to tell myself is you've done well. Through the years of endless struggles and difficulties, I've come this far in life. ☺ I stand strong and firm and I'm proud of myself for being me. And to every one else as well: You've done well.

 I know we all want to be acknowledged and recognized and we want someone to tell us you've done your best especially when the outcome isn't favorable. And because it's so hard to hear this from someone else, you should be your own pillar of strength and encouragement. ☺

 We will make mistakes, we will fumble, we will find that life can sometimes be a real bitch but we will stand up and we will overcome everything that stands in our way.

I've learnt that if I don't love myself, I will never learn to love others. And if I don't encourage myself, then I will always let others put me down. I will never feel good about myself if I let others dictate the way I should feel about me.

Here goes: 30 Things I Love About Me
  1. I enjoy spending time on my own.
  2. I am open to new/different perspectives.
  3. I share what I have however little it may be.
  4. I confront my fears no matter how afraid I am.
  5. I willingly challenge myself to be better.
  6. I am happy with what I have but I continue to aim higher.
  7. I don't let myself settle for less than what I deserve.
  8. I smile/laugh a lot. ☺
  9. I am comfortable in my own skin.
  10. I focus on what makes me happy.
  11. I praise myself from time to time. (Good practice, really helps to boost your esteem!)
  12. I accept others will always judge me but I don't let them bring me down.
  13. I encourage/compliment others as frequent as I can.
  14. I give my best in everything I try and embrace the outcome however it may be.
  15. I maintain my friendships well. (I love my friends too much. ☺)
  16. I find time to spend with my family every night.
  17. I'm always thankful.
  18. I make the best out of whatever circumstances I find myself in.
  19. I trust easily. (I suppose this is good because I don't like to live doubting every one/thing.)
  20. I don't constrict my emotions - I feel in every moment.
  21. I'm weird but I believe that's what's awesome about me. ☺
  22. I always have this image of what I want my life to be like - and I continuously work towards it.
  23. I used to dwell on the past but I've now learnt to let go/learn from it.
  24. I forgive easily.
  25. I find comfort in the smallest detail in life - like counting the mangoes on the tree outside my window or watching the traffic go by from the window on a train.
  26. I'm no longer afraid to go for new experiences (but I'm still shy).
  27. I'm beautiful the way I am.
  28. I always give myself enough time to think through thoroughly before making any decisions.
  29. I always keep faith no matter how rough times can get.
  30. I'm contented.
Took me long enough to fill up all 30 slots. I remember starting this post a couple of months back and finally completing it today gives me sense of accomplishment. ☺

I've always told myself I love me for being me but when it comes down to really pinpointing what I love about myself, never knew it could be that hard! Still glad I managed to find 30 things I love about myself. ☺ Y'all should try this too. I think it's good self-encouragement and it's another way to embrace yourself. Every one starts somewhere right?  

This world would be a whole lot better if we learned to love ourselves, and love others. Despite all the differences, there's no better way to co-exist in harmony than to embrace each other's shortcomings. The only reason we are able to meet people is because we're all different, no? ☺

Sending y'all lots of love ~
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