I don’t mean to sound awfully dramatic but this is a really difficult post for me to write. I’ve opened up about my mental health and self-esteem problems before so if you wanna catch up with all that jazz, then check out this post and this post. But today I’m writing something I never thought I’d write and something I actually don’t really want to write but feel like maybe I should? I dunno. It’s complicated. Basically, I’m going to try and wrack my brain for some things I sorta kinda possibly might like about myself and explain why.
If, like me, you suffer with self-esteem issues, confidence issues or body dysmorphia type issues, you will wholeheartedly understand how difficult this is going to be when you probably, like me, spend every single day ripping yourself apart. I’m going to do my best and if you’re in the same boat as me, I urge you to give this a go yourself. Phew, okay. Here goes.
I’m organised
If you’re a regular here, you’ll know this about me already but I am an extremely organised person. Monica Gellar-esque type organised. In almost every aspect of my life, I like to be on the ball, ahead of schedule with everything sorted out. I’m writing this post on 10th June, if you need some context. And although this probably can be a bit annoying especially when I try and organise everyone’s lives (ugh, I’m STILL criticizing myself), i’m quite proud of my organisational skills.
I’m giving
The next two probably go hand in hand but I think I’m quite a giving person and I think that’s a good thing. I like to donate to charity when I can, I go out of my way to help people with things and I probably take on more than I can chew if it means helping someone else. I think this is a good quality to have, even though I don’t always get the thanks I feel I deserve.
I’m empathetic
I’m also very emphatic and sympathetic and I feel other people’s emotions a lot. This hasn’t always been a positive as it can sometimes affect me so much that I end up in a depressive state but in general, I like that I can respect and empathize with people’s emotions and things that are happening in the world. I’m a fairly emotional person, generally, so that probably stems from that.
I’m open minded
I like this about myself a lot because I’m very open minded to ideas, stories, theories and just generally learning new things. I’m not one of these people to shut someone down for mentioning something I think I don’t believe in. I love to learn new things and I’m interested in stuff. I want to welcome new, exciting things into my life so I allow my mind to remain open in order for that to happen.
For example, before I met my boyfriend, I had no idea what Formula 1 even was. He’s the biggest fan I know so although he never sat me down and said “watch this”, I gradually caught snippets of it over the first few months and it piqued my interest. And now I’m a huge fan and would never miss a race, I own models of the cars, have team-wear and like to spend days at a Formula 1 museum and various racing events!
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Takes courage to post this. Great job. I wish I was organized… I’m more organized chaos than organized.
Haha as long as you know where everything is, that’s okay!
It’s really hard for me to find things I like about myself. I could do with your organisation skills lol
Fellow Monica sending you a high five! X
Haha! Monica’s unite!
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I always write in my gratitude journal and It absolutely helps!
I had a gratitude journal once and it really didn’t help me because I found myself forcing things x
Lovely post. ❤️ It’s a great practice to focus on the things we love about ourselves. These are really great qualities which we often overlook when we focus on what we don’t have. Wishing all the best for you. 🤗❤️
Thank you 🙂 xxx
These are some really great qualities to have – own them girl! 🙂
Thank you 🙂 xxx
THis is such an inspiring post
Thank you 🙂
Great post! You’ve got many great qualities to feel good about. I love that you wrote this. It sounds like something I should do too.
Thank you 🙂 you totally should! xxx
I’ll let you know if I do!
I love this post! I think it is so important for people to find things that they like about themselves, even love! It can be difficult to do in a world that only seems to point out your flaws. I find this post inspirational and I hope that it inspires others to look for things that they like about themselves as well. I like that I am a protective and strong person who my friends and family feel that they can rely on. Thank you for inspiring me to think about the things I like about myself!
Protective and strong are two very important qualities xxx
It’s so nice to read this post and so important that you recognise these traits in your self! Thanks for sharing x
abbiejadewanders.co.uk
Totally agree 🙂 xxx
I loved this post. You should be really proud of these qualities. I think these are all amazing traits to have and definitely things I personally strive to be in my own life. I think this a great list and one that you can look at from time to time to remind yourself of how wonderful you are!
Absolutely! We could all do with being a bit kinder to ourselves xxx
Seriously – your dedication & motivation for this blog is inspirational. You work so hard and I love seeing your content. Xx
Wow thanks so much! 😌 xxx
Really lovely to read such a positive post. You are so lovely and have created such a wonderful blog – you should be proud ☺️🎉
Thanks so much! 😘 xxx
Fantastic and brave post 💓 self love is so important. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, you’re so right xxx
I love this kind of positive post, sometimes we dont give ourselves enough credit x
Definitely! Xxx
I can totally relate to you about self-esteem @__@. It’s a neverending battle but a battle worth fighting for! I love these things you like about yourself! Being organized is so important because when you need to look for something, you’re not scrambling all over the place to find it. It’s great to be giving; sometimes, people need a helping hand for something you’re great at! It helps the world go round (figuratively). Being open-minded goes a long way. Nothing worse than hearing someone shoot others down for whatever reason @__@. Thanks for sharing these positive vibes!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Nancy 🙂 xxx
There’s some great points here and it’s good to be reminded of the things we like from time to time x
Definitely x
Love this post. Glad there are things that you like about yourself. It’s good to spread love and loving yourself is really important xx
TheFashionnBlogger | https://thefashionnblogger.wordpress.com
Thank you 🙂 xx
From following your blog I get the feeling there is a lot to like about you Jenny. So take that and add that to your list. We think you’re awesome. Happy Sunday. 🙂
Thanks so much Marjorie! What a lovely thing to say 🙂 xxx
My pleasure Jenny. <3
I realize I don’t know you and I never met you but you sound like you are a good true friend. You are organised, giving, empathetic and open minded which are wonderful qualities. I will be stopping by to read your blog again in the future.
Thanks so much! 🙂 xx
Great job on looking at yourself in a new light! Our society makes loving yourself way to hard!
It really does! xx
This is beautiful! More people need to find the things that they like about themselves… even tho it can be hard sometimes
It can be very hard but it is important xx
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We shouldn’t be afraid to be positive about our accomplishments and personality traits but I totally get why this was difficult to write! I loved reading this honest & heartwarming post.
Roxie | thebeautifulbluebird.com
Thank you so much 🙂 xxx
This is really good, it’s important to stop sometimes and remind ourselves of the good things we see. x
Definitely 🙂 xx
Aw Jenny! I’m totally with you on this. I honestly don’t think I find enough things I like about myself to write something like this. I have a good eye. I’m strong willed. But that’s kind of a negative too. Well done for writing this! I love that you found things in your personality that you like about yourself x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
I don’t think that’s a negative at all 🙂 I’d love to hear your own answers personally! xxx
I know what it’s like having little self confidence, and so I know this probably won’t mean much to you, but based on what I’ve seen on the internet you are such a lovely amazing person! You are One of the most helpful people I know, especially as a bigger blogger, and you have such a great work ethic! I’m so in awe of your organisation as a fellow organisation junkie haha, I can only wish that one day I’m on your level! I’m glad you were able to recognise and acknowledge at few of the very many good things about yourself!
Jas xx | https://thoughtsfromjasmine.co.uk
Jas this had me tearing up! Thank you so much, that really does mean a lot xxx
Posts like this are really refreshing to read, it’s not too common to hear posts about people actually writing nice things about themselves and it’s actually really great! We all need to start feeling better and live ourselves!! Really lovely post xx
Thank you 🙂 agreed they’re not too common are they xxx
You should be proud of yourself for recognising the things you like about you! I know how hard it, I was recently asked at a job interview to talk about the things I liked about myself and I struggled especially as I wasn’t prepared☺️
Brooke x
http://www.brooke-pearson.co.uk
Oh gosh that sounds like my worst nightmare! xxx
Aww I really love this post Jenny! You have so many amazing qualities, you are kind, thoughtful, helpful, friendly and always willing to share your fantastic blogging knowledge with everyone. It’s really cool that your boyfriend introduced you to Formula One and so sweet you have a shared interest. Great post lovely 💖 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Thanks so much! I could definitely say the same about you! I’m so grateful that he introduced me to Formula 1! I wouldn’t be without it now! xxx
This is such a lovely post. I would definitely love to do a post like this on my blog. I feel it’s so important to think about the things that we like about ourselves. I will link you to the post once I have written and published it. 💕😀
Clem xxx
http://www.clemloves.co.uk
You should! Can’t wait to read your answers 🙂 xxx
Those are all really great qualities. It’s so hard to sit and think about the positives especially if you suffer with mental health issues that distort how you see yourself but it is definitely good to recognise all your positive attributes. It’s so important to look past physical stuff too. Being kind and empathetic is way more valuable than “looking good”.
Louisa | http://www.loubeeloublogs.co.uk
I definitely agree! Although appearance is one of my biggest insecurities that’s probably why nothing like that was mentioned in this post xxx
It is so important to do posts like this and to recognise the things we like about ourselves. I like that I am kind and always take peoples feelings into consideration the most. I wish I was as organised as you! I write a blog post the day it goes up most of the time! It is great that you are open minded too, I love that trait in people. This is a really good blog post idea that I might do too to help with loving myself more! Thanks for the post Jenny! xx
You totally should! I’d love to hear your answers in more depth 🙂 xxx
This is a great idea. Something that I think we can all agree is difficult to do, but I think it’s important we recognise how awesome we all are! And judging by your choices you sound like a lovely person too 🙂
Abbey | https://www.diaryofafibrogirl.com
Awh thank you that’s a lovely thing to say 🙂 xxx
I love this post and I really enjoyed reading it. It’s nice to actually read a post where somebody is talking positively about themselves. I wish I was more organised!xx
Awh it is isn’t it! It was weird to write but I’m glad I did it 🙂 xx
This is so great! I want to try something like this out for my own blog! 🙂
-CB
carsonbohdi.blogspot.ca
Go for it! 🙂 xx
Loved reading this. I’m super organised most of the time, it’s good to be! Xx
It really is, I don’t know how people can’t be organised with how much stuff we have to juggle xx
I love the fact that you’re a kind, caring and genuine person. You’re someone I can always rely on and you always make me smile!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
Awh Amie! Thank you 😭😭 xxx
This is such a sweet post thank you for sharing 💞 I wish I was as clean as monica sometimes I’m too messy 😂 and I love charity shop hunting 😉
Abi xx
http://simple-joys.blog
Haha! I can’t remember the last time I went to a charity shop! xxx
Hurrah for F1 the best people like Motorsport 😉😉
Hehe I totally agree 😉 xxx
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love this post! its always great to think and talk about things that you know you like about yourself x
Love the positivity! These are all awesome traits to have, and very important to recognise. I think often we forget to dwell on our good traits, something we could all do with doing more often
Megan // pixieskiesblog.wordpress.com
Stay positive girl!! You have to know that your amazing beautiful and kind and never forget it!!! I hope you find a place where a seed of confidence can grow, because you are amazing!!!
I think they are AWESOME things. And you should be proud. I don’t know you very well at all, but I could add to this, which is surely only a credit to you as well.
*wishes I could have your scheduling magic powers*
Hahaha! Thank you so much! I do pride myself on being an organisational wizard 😏 xxx
Such a great post! I always struggle to look at the positives about myself x
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Thank you 😌 hope you can manage to point a few out! xxx
Such a lovely post! I also sometimes struggle to point out the positive aspects of myself and remain ciritical as I feel there is always room for improvement and all – but I recognise how important these kinds of things can be!
But I think always knowing we can improve ourselves on whatever level is quite a healthy thing! At least we’re not static 😌 xxx
Lovely post Jenny. I know we all do the same thing. Keep thinking about the flaws that we have. But after reading your post I can relate to so many things and feel good. Thanks for this lovely post. 🙂
Via | http://glossnglitters.com
Thank you so much, so glad that it made you feel positive! 😌 xxx
Lovely post! I think most people struggle to point out the good in themselves and can give a massive list of their flaws, I know I certainly can!
Yep, definitely! It’s much harder to see what’s great about ourselves compared to what’s great about someone else 🤷♀️ xxx
I loved reading this post. I can relate to so many of the things you said and will definitely be writing a similar post today. Can’t wait to share my answers with you, Jenny. 🙂 x
Awh that’s wonderful! Hope it helps you too on some level. Can’t wait to see your own answers! 🙂 xxx
Lovely post! You should be proud of who you are and what you’ve achieved. The same thing happened with F1 with me and my boyfriend – I’ve been going to the British GP for six years now!
Oh my god really! That’s amazing! What was I watching before F1? A load of crap probably 😂 I haven’t been to a Grand Prix yet but we’re really interested in going to Bahrain!
Haha! Yeah we want to do an overseas one but a bit closer to home. Maybe Spar? Bahrain looks incredible! If money was no object I’d love to go to Monaco or Malaysia 😊
Ahh what a lovely read. You’re doing really well hun * big bear hugs* xx
Thank you so much! 💕 xxx
Nice! It’s really important to recognise these things in ourselves. I don’t know you, but you always come across as bright, helpful, and kind. Also I’m the same with my boyfriend and UFC – he totally got me hooked 😂
Awh thank you SO much that’s such a lovely thing to say! I definitely don’t SEEM like those things most of the time but it’s really nice to know that’s how I come across 🙂 Ah so you understand you’re love for Formula 1 totally! I couldn’t believe I’d never watched it before?!