That's What I Like About… ME!
In Love and Other Drugs, a watchable but not great Ann Hathaway-Jake Gyllenhaal movie, Ann's character Maggie confirms her suspicion that Jake's character Jamie has self-esteem issues when she finally asks him, flat out, to name five things he likes about himself– and he can't do it. [image error]
It's important to love yourself. And yet, as women (and some of you men do it, too), we spend so much time focused on our flaws. Are we too fat? Too skinny? Too wrinkled? Too old? Too gray? Not pretty enough? Out of style? Out of touch? Enough!
Today let's celebrate what we love about ourselves. Five things! Name five things you like (or better yet, love) about you.
I'll start:
1. I have a quick wit. Just the other day, having coffee with my friend Debby, I made her laugh three times with my wordplay. The lines were so good, she wanted to write them down to remember them for later. (Alas, she did not– let's hope she has a good memory). Virginia Henley has called me "the wittiest woman in the world." And though she exaggerates perhaps, I'll take the compliment.
2. I love my natural hair color. Admittedly, I loved it more when I was younger. I've had to add highlights to bring back some of the blond that's gone dark over the years, but no gray yet. Yes, I said it. No gray! I love that. Woo-hoo!
3. I'm fiercely loyal. I love my friends and family, and I will stand by them and stand up for them with everything I am.
4. I love my green eyes. They have yellow flecks. I think they're a little unusual. They could be bigger… stop, wait. No. I'm not going to the negative. I love my green eyes. There. Done.
5. I've accepted that life is not fair. It has taken me some time, but I finally understand that not every fight is worth fighting. Some are. Absolutely. But sometimes, you just can't win, can't change what doesn't seem right. Sometimes, it's best to find acceptance and walk away.
Your turn! Is it your flawless complexion? Your stunning eyes? Your natural charm? Name five things you like about you. And then, if you're like me, maybe you can think of five more. Love yourself!
