What I Like About Me

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

When I was younger I would have had a difficult time answering this question. I was fraught with negativity about myself. My looks, my hair, my personality, my voice. I hated it all.

As I grew older and I worked on my self-esteem I learned to care about myself. I went from hate to not bad.

Now I look at myself and say I love me and all of me. So what is one of my favorite things?

I’m a really good listener. I pay attention. What people say is important to me. I read their body language. I read expressions. I ask questions. By listening to others, I tell them, “You matter!”

I notice that many people don’t listen. Often they are just waiting their turn to speak. Sometimes not even that. Sometimes they interrupt. Often they are thinking what they will say and not hearing what was said. So listening is a very good quality. It’s something to work on if you don’t have it.

Sitting down with a person over a cup of coffee and truly listening is a heartwarming event. Try it!