"Things I like about myself"

Around this time last year, I made this list while I was at work. I was feeling particularly down about myself for one reason or another, and I knew I needed to be gentler to myself. I have always been my own harshest critic; rarely able to see my reflection clearly. I crack jokes at my own expense, often by means of self deprecation. And in this moment, I was tired of being mean to myself. I just found this list while writing down quotes in my quote journal, and figured it was worth sharing.

• My eyes
• My shoulder freckles
• My passion for reading
• Ability to make others smile
• Ridiculous sense of humor
• My desire to help people
• The fact that I'm responsible
• ...but am learning how to let go & have fun
• That I try to see the good in everyone
• My love of languages
• My glasses
• My tattoos, even though I sometimes struggle with them
• That I put my friend's needs first
• My love of adventure
• My small dimples
• My ability to acknowledge & accept my feelings, without letting them consume me. 
• That I can express some creativity through crocheting
• That I can make almost any baby laugh/smile
• That I enjoy being outside
• My body and seeing its changes and progress 
• The perseverance to continue on with my MA

I could add more to this list, as it's ever evolving the more and more I learn to love myself. Seeing where I was a year ago, and comparing it today was just a nice reminder that I need to constantly work at being my own best friend.