Positive things about yourself

[ponder]

My therapist has given me the task of making a list of good things about myself, to use when I start being overwhelmed by negative thoughts, comparisons with other people etc.

Unfortunately, I'm having a bit of trouble.... the only things I can think of are that I'm quite intelligent and have done well academically.

So, I'd like to throw this one out to everyone else: if you had to make a list of such things for yourself, what would you put?

[Chach]

I'm patient and willing to listen to others. I'm dilligent. I'm good-looking. I can dance well. I'm intelligent.

And I don't know how to talk to people. What's the point of all the above if I can never show it? Personally, thinking of all the positve things makes me feel worse, but don't let me stop you.

[Winnie57]

I am nice
I am un-greedy
I am reasonably intelligent
I am understanding of other people's difficulties

[black_mamba]

I tried to make a list like this at work because I was feeling so inferior. I stuck to it my diary so I see it all the time, it does cheer me up a little to see it now and then.


-open minded
-adventurous
-inquisitive
-sensitive (yes, it can be a good thing!)
-brave/determined (to do the things that I find particularly scary, this can also be seen a bad thing though - i.e. pushing yourself to do things before you are mentally and physically* ready)

*Am in SO much pain from the gym, I can't help but push myself too far. Kinda goes to show that every positive has its negative and visa versa, but dwelling on the negatives only serves to make them more pronounced!

[brian_maiden]

I find it very diffiucult to think of possitive things about myself... and i find it even harder to say them.

[misslaura]

i never give up

[ShyDoll]

I'm kind
Understanding
Intelligent
Sensible
Caring.

I can list things on here but if a professional person ever asked me to do it i'd probably freak out and wouldnt be able to name any lol.

[Ben1981]

Im patient
Im a good listener
Im tolerant
Im willing to try out most new things
Im easily pleased

[Diluted]

Originally Posted by ponder

My therapist has given me the task of making a list of good things about myself...

I have been asked to do the exact same thing. She's asked me three times and I've avoided it every time.

[Ruby1]

I am a good mama nut
I try to put others before myself
I'm never big headed
I am kind to animals
I almost always say sorry if i pass wind in lifts

[Freespirit]

Originally Posted by Walnut

I almost always say sorry if i pass wind in lifts

lmao. Dont lie. you fart just before you get out and the doors close so that the others are trapped with it.

ok. Positive things about me.

I am a good person.

I have been told I am quite funny although I also get called wierd for it. Though I think they mean that in a nice way.

I can play guitar and sing badly.

I am good at maths.

I think I am a good listener.

I am a good friend.

Loyal, honest and kind.

I shall stop before my head bursts. lol.

Daz.

[ponder]

Ah, this is all good stuff. How about achievements rather than attributes? Concrete examples are easier to convince yourself with...

I've come up with:

Got a good degree in a difficult subject.
Lived away from my parents for the past few years.
Given talks in front of big audiences and managed OK.
Had the attention of some attractive women in the past. (OK, I screwed up my chances but we can't have everything)

I am loyal
I am caring
I am trustworthy
I am honest
I am very good at practical things
I am a good listener
I am sensitive
I am dilligent
I am respectful

[wobbly]

I'm persistent

[W!llow]

I'm empathetic.
huge pause... this is hard..
I am not materialistic, I don't judge peoples worth on what they have.
Although hard on myself about appearance I don't judge people on what they look like.
I love nature, animal life, the planet.
I can be passionate about what I feel strongly about.
I am starting to be able to laugh more at myself.

I'll try for ten. My therapist had me keep a positives notebook a couple of years ago with examples of my good qualities and things I achieved. I found it very difficult back then.

I'm compassionate
I can cheer people up (or so I'm told)
Determined
Good sense of humour
Accomplished academically (undergrad and postgrad degrees)
Down to earth
I have integrity
I'm caring
Generous
Sensitive

I could post all day about my failings. Won't dwell on them now

[hardy]

Try to imagine the attributes of somone else . an imaginary person whose perfect. SAers resist thinking of themselves! you'll probably find that easier .

Then pick the ones that apply to YOU . Most people are pleasantly suprised after this exercise!

[Ross PK]

I'd say I'm quite intelligent.

I think my body looks good.

I'm kind.

I'm helpful.

I'm honest.

I'm Creative.

[incommunicado]

Inquisitive
resourceful
independent
mannered