Weekly Prompt #36: Can you list five things you love about yourself?
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This week's prompt- Can you list five things you love about yourself?
We often find it easier to criticize ourselves rather than celebrate our strengths. But it is okay to practice self-love and acknowledge the positive qualities that make us unique individuals. So, let's reflect and list five things we love about ourselves.
@ASilentObserver
Hi, ASO,
I love my curly hair.
I love that I am working on a masters degree.
I love that I am doing this on my own.
I love that I cut off my birth family.
I love that I have friends on 7cups.
@purpleTree4652
this was so satisfying to read. good for you!!
@purpleTree4652 Great list purple. I am glad you like your curly hair. What do you like most about being in school?
@ASilentObserver
Hi, ASO,
Working on a master's program makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. I feel useful to myself and hopefully, eventually to other people.
@purpleTree4652 I am so glad, you love your curly hair. Thanks for sharing this, with us.
@purpleTree4652
It’s absolutely gr8 that you love your curly hair! I love that but love the other 4 even more!
@purpleTree4652
I love that you love all these things about yourself, and I’m proud of you! 💜💜💜
@TheAutumnWitch
My sister! (big hug)
You have been inspirational to me.
@ASilentObserver 5 things🤔🤔
1. I like being able to do art
2. I like my humour
3. I like my curiosity
4. .....
5. ........
@Tinywhisper11
4. your gif reaction choices
@Heather225 ❤😁❤ I forgot about that one😁 thankyou ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11 Great attempt, tiny. You have a lot of wonderful qualities. What are some things you would like to change about yourself?
@ASilentObserver nothing I'm perfect😎
😂😂😂😂
@Tinywhisper11
Kindness, bravery, supportiveness, big brains (yesss i mean it) you have lots of lovely qualities Tiny 🩷
Its okay, though. I know its hard to find them in yourself/gen
@unassumingEyes awwww only know seeing this message ❤❤ hugs you tightly ❤❤I love you ❤
@Tinywhisper11 love you too ❤️🫂🌵🫂🫂🫂
@Tinywhisper11 I love your humor as well. Your a very beautiful, smart, kind, loving and funny person. You truly are. You're very special to 7cups and you're very special to me, you truly are.
@calmMango9611 thanks friend ❤❤ hugs you tightly ❤ I love you, that was all very sweet of you to say ❤
❀ @Tinywhisper11 ❀
5. I love that you are supportive of others
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@PetiteSouris awwww thanks souris ❤❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ you are so sweet ❤
@ASilentObserver hi there.
I love that I am:
1. Charismatic
2. Compassionate
3. Empathetic
4. Responsible
5. Rational
I feel like these characteristics describe me very well because i have identify with others easily and care about the impact I may have on people as well. I am unique and respectful, as well as intuitive and personable.
Ethan
@sincerePlane4053 yaaaaay!
@sincerePlane4053 Awesome Ethan, Those are great qualities to have. How do these traits help you navigate challenging situations?
@ASilentObserver they allow me to see things from other people's perspective, which ultimately allows myself to interact with them differently, with details of understanding and respect.
Ethan
@sincerePlane4053 You seem to have a good awareness of how your strengths can help you navigate challenging situations.
@sincerePlane4053 I love the fact you're compassionate and charismatic as well.
@calmMango9611 thank you so much! :)
1. my ability to empathize
2. my gentility
3. willingness to relate to others to solve problems
4. my resilience, baby!!!
5. not necessarily love but appreciate: the pain i've been through because it's made me the loving person i am today
@Heather225 nah! Your special, you were always destined to be a loving, kind person. You should never have gone through pain😟
6. Makes great posts
7. Pretty as a butterfly
@Heather225 Thank you H. You have so many great qualities. I'm glad you have such a positive view of yourself.
@Heather225 H I love that you're a gentle soul. That is a great quality to have, my friend. Please, do not lose that quality.
@Heather225 What a beautiful quote, my friend. Thanks for sharing this.
@ASilentObserver
Hello everyone!
A very pleasant good day/evening/night to you. 😊
It’s always a pleasure to interact with you all. Five things that I love about myself:
1. My optimism
2. Strength to overcome adversity
3. Patience
4. Respect for others and myself
5. My commitment to personal growth
I really do appreciate this discussion. It gently nudged me to start back my self-appreciation reflection reminders again. I didn’t realize that I stopped and how much I needed this again. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to post. 💓
@GentleHealingInitiative goooooood morning from sunny UK😁 they are great qualities to be proud of ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@Tinywhisper11
Good Morning!!! 😊
Do have a blessed and lovely day ahead. 💖
@GentleHealingInitiative ❤❤
@GentleHealingInitiative Thank you Gentle. It is great to see such a nice list. You have a lot of wonderful qualities. What do you think are some areas you could improve on?
@ASilentObserver Hello! Hope you’re doing well. 💓
When I first read this question, I thought of some of my weaknesses and how I could improve on them each. I then realized that although I’m aiming to improve myself, I could focus not only on the things I’m not good at, but also the things that I am- that is my strengths. Building on my strengths can help me become more masterful in that ability. Hence, one area that I would like to improve in is my reappraisal skills.
Many times in life we find ourselves in stressful situations that may produce stagnant negative emotions. By continually improving my reappraisal skills I can reduce these negative feelings and increase positive emotions from said stressful situations. I do think that I try to have an optimistic outlook from situations before, but I also do believe that there's always room for improvement.
@GentleHealingInitiative I love the fact, that you respect others. It is a great quality to have. We need more people like you, we truly do.
@calmMango9611 Hey, thank you kindly for your words. 😊 Your comment really made my day. 💓
@GentleHealingInitiative Your very welcomed. I am glad it made your day.
@ASilentObserver
- that i found this website
- my TRUE friends irl
- helpful with my blind and asd friends and bf
and nothing else
@alysianna 🤔🤔🤔 well you seem very sweet
4. Sweet
And I believe you are trying hard, that's why you came here?
5. Giving it my best shot ❤
@Tinywhisper11
yup i want to get better.
i am counted on by the asd iv mild teachers and that has helped me with my sweetness at schol and social skills as i am asd 1 i have magic that helps the students including an extra power with my friend wh has a major crush on me and i hae a minor one on him but i has a bf
@alysianna awww there we go
6) magic powers
7) very beautiful and lovable
8) very intelligent, with great people skills
❤❤❤ You sound like an amazing person ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@Tinywhisper11
thanks i have my 7 ppl i am vary helpful to every day and i try to be nice but i get made fun of for it so i just ask teacher when i need help and i just help some ppl ouside my group and i like to be helpful and would be a good para for the blind with more training as i have been narrating for ever yet cant describe a picture fo nothing. for asd i would be a good para without training and i am already bacicly for one of my asd friends only i am his friend so he takes it wron and thinks i hate him every time i ry to help him as everyone picks on him b/c he dont do work at shool (he says he do it at home) and he puts his hands in his pants
@alysianna oh with that boy becarful there, don't put yourself in danger ok? People who pick on you for being a good person, well then what does that day about them. I think your amazing ❤. People will bully others for any stupid reason. Try to not give them any thought. You are doing a great job, you must incredibl patients, and if course magic ❤🙂❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤squeezes you tightly ❤❤ just keep being you ❤
@Tinywhisper11 you must incredibl patients
i do not that is why i am so good and sweet at school b/c when i get home i have to be not nice 90%of the time
@alysianna your having trouble with your home life?😥
@Tinywhisper11
yes i am
@alysianna 😞I'm sorry sweetie. Remember 7 cups is your safe place, you don't have to struggle alone, cause we are all right here for you ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11
thanks i will be off from next wend til may 1st b/c grandma memoorel out of state
@alysianna It sounds like you have found some comfort in having online friends who understand you better. What do you appreciate most about them?
@ASilentObserver
that they lisin and try to help
@alysianna I love the fact you found this website. I hope your finding it helpful.
@calmMango9611
i find it super helpful
@alysianna I am really glad, that you find 7cups website helpful.
@calmMango9611
mango mango mango i love mangos they are the ultiate fruit
@alysianna I am glad to hear that.
@ASilentObserver
Hi, @ASilentObserver.
1. I love my ability to see that cute dinosaur GIF. :)
2. I love my singing abilities.
3. I love how my hair works well with hairstyles.
4. I love how my patience is growing.
5. I love that I am a listener for 7 cups.
@peacefulpurple08 Great list, peace. What do you think are some things that others may not know about you?
@peacefulpurple08 I am so glad you love being a listener here at 7cups.
1. I love how far I've come in life.
2. I love my ability to see the potential in others.
3. I love my forgiving heart.
4. I love my willingness to grow into a better version of myself.
5. I love the way that I'm healing on my healing journey.
I hope these don't sound like weird things to say when it comes to things I love about myself...
@janewayalpha1 These aren't weird at all, Jane. Those are great qualities to have. I am glad you appreciate them.
@janewayalpha1 They are not weird to me, my friend. I love your list a lot. I really do.
I love....
1. My determination to help and/or understand others
2. My imagination
3. My stubbornness 😇🙃
4. My english skills 🤭🤭 only language im good at 🤭
5. My...
Ah, well, worth a shot =D
@unassumingEyes I am glad you value your determination, creativity, tenacity, and language skills. Those are great strengths to have! What do you think are some areas where you could grow or improve?
@unassumingEyes I am so glad, that you love your imagination, my friend. I hope you have fun with it.
I liked reading everyone's comments it made me open my mind to realize what i also love about myself and let me get to know others here more so i have more of an incentive to be on here more and help my mental health.
I love
1. The fact that I am still alive after all the suicide attempts and addiction.
2. That I have a place here on 7cups.
3. My intentions are always PURE.
4. I have a big heart. (Even though that gets me hurt, I prefer this over being heartless.)
5. My creative talents
@charmingSky5972 you have a lot of things that you appreciate about yourself! What do you think are some ways that having these qualities has helped you?
@ASilentObserver
I am me, and that's what matters
@charmingSky5972 that is a great way to put it, sky
@charmingSky5972 I am so glad your still here with us. I truly am.
@calmMango9611
Thank you
