What I Love About Myself

I just realized that...

When my life's a mess, thinking straight is a very hard thing to do. All I can see is the bad stuff and I start hating and blaming myself for the stuff that I didn't even do. I start asking "Why am I such a loser?".

That's why I thought keeping a list that states all the things that I love about myself in here would be handy. I'll just have to look at it whenever I feel my confidence dwindle or whenever doubt creeps back in. It's not a brag list by the way. It's just a reminder.

1. I was brought up well by my parents. Thanks to them. I didn't grow up in a perfect environment but I don't smoke, I drink occasionally and in moderation, I don't do drugs, I have no criminal records. (Wow! Just writing about this makes me feel better and prouder about myself)

2. I finished school without failing marks.

3. I finished college without failing marks. I even had good grades on some of my subjects.

4. I graduated from a good university.

5. I am responsible.

6. I smile a lot.

7. I try to remain positive all the time.

8. I love learning.

9. I am passionate about stuff that I love doing.

10. If it's time for work, I work. I know how valuable every second is for a company.

11. I can speak 3 languages: English (good), Japanese (basic-good), Tagalog (very good).

12. I can speak 1 dialect: Ilocano (good)

I'm still getting to know myself. I'll update this list as often as I can.

Other people may think that this may not be enough compared to what they have. But I have no plans of comparing myself to other people. The only goal I have is to concentrate on the things that I love about myself.

I am also aware that I'm not perfect and that there are a lot of stuff that I should change and improve about myself but I'm taking micro steps towards change. I'm not forcing myself. I'll do things slowly. I have lived all my life being this person. It could take another lifetime to change who I am and to better myself. It doesn't matter how long it will take. I can change and I will change.