Letting Go of My Negativity
This post originally appeared on She’s a Fit Chick.
If you are like me (and most women) when you look at yourself you immediately point out all of your flaws. I chew my nails and then complain that they are short and ugly. I buy endless amounts of clothes only to swear none of it looks good on me and get depressed. I can spend an hour getting ready only to feel like every girl I see still looks better than I do. I get self conscious about my pale skin and red head so I run out and buy hair dye and self tanner; but then I look in the mirror and see a stranger (usually an orange stranger with off-colored hair!).
Worst of all, when I am having one of these off days, when I look in the mirror all I can see are the things I don’t like about myself.
From now on I am not going to look at myself and see all of the flaws. I am beautiful the way I am and any so called “flaws” I may have make me unique. Going forward any time I catch myself staying anything negative about myself I am going to make myself list off at least 3 things that I love about myself.
I also want to overcome the awkwardness that comes with speaking confidentially about yourself; why should any of us be embarrassed to have self love? Today I am going to put myself out there and I hope you do the same!
I am intelligent.
I am funny.
I have a beautiful smile.
My freckles make me unique.
I am a good friend.
I have a big heart.
I have great eyelashes.
I have lovely cheekbones.
I have amazing super long legs.
Do you battle with negative self-talk and insecurities? Put yourself out there: what do you love about yourself? Let me know in the comments below.
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Someone at my high school left these operationbeautiful notes all over the bathrooms. I thought I’d check it out, and this site has already made me smile and feel a kind of joy I’ve been missing for a while.
Things that I love about myself:
-my tan skin.
-My curves, while still being skinny.
-my perfect middle-sized boobs. not too big, not too small(:
-my blue eyes. I think all eye colors are gorgeous, but blue has always been my favorite color, and i love looking in the mirror and seeing a color that i love so much naturally being a part of me.
-my hands. they are perfect for playing piano, long and limber
-my butt(;
-the way i can take on so much, feel overwhelmed, and yet still excell at everything. i am super tough. though i might freak out a bit, i never give in.
-my hair. its golden brown, dirty blonde, that shiny color between blonde and brunette.
-my willingness to give 100% to whatever i do.
-my kindness. if i dont know you, i will still give you a warm smile and a ‘hello’
-my love for travel. i’ve found my passion. it’s all mine and nobody can take that away from me
-my smile when i’m really happy and you can see the joy in my eyes and mouth
-my willingness to put myself out of my comfort zone and stay there, even if im uncomfortable. everythings a learning experience, right?
-my maturity. while other students party and drink (not judging the rest of you if you do that, just make smart choices!), i am starting a nonprofit to help kenyan children.
-my arms. yes, ill beat the guys arm wrestling. strength is hot.
-my ability to go against the flow. idc about brands or labels. my style is all about what i like, not what everyone else does.
making this list makes me prouder than ive been in a long time. thank you, operationbeautiful. seeing so many other girls just like me is inspiring.
i know every one of you is beautiful. there is something you can do, a talent or skill, something that is all yours. follow your dreams, lovebugs<3 every woman who has done amazing things was just like us once, unsure of herself. we can, and we are, the makers of our worlds. take control, and have fun!
I actually came across the book today at Barnes&Noble. The battle with my self esteem is ongoing, one day Im up, the next Im down but after reading “Operation Beautiful” Im going to try a little harder at building my self up, by using the post it notes and upllifting quotations, I really need this.
1.Beautiful smile
2.Nice Curves
3.Pretty feet
4.Bubbly personality
5.Easygoing
6.Thick hair
Ahh…. Here goes… Note that there isn’t anything physical, but ehh.
-A talented writer
-Can take a hit, physically or emotionally
-An awesome RPG gamer
-Easy to get along with
-Mature and cautious
-Can sing
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