I can’t think of any one that stands out. They’re all nice!
I think it’s tough to narrow it down to just one compliment.
Personally, I appreciate them all. Whether it be for my writing, my photos, images, a work accomplishment, or about my parenting abilities, and so on.
I don’t always take compliments that well, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate them all the same. The fact that I have difficulty accepting them is just my hangup. 😄
And, like a lot of folks, even though they are appreciated, I also tend to remember the negative remarks more than the positive ones. Those ones tend to sting and leave a bigger mark for a lot of us, I believe.
Yes, I dwell on them too.
It really does take a conscious effort to accept a compliment, and to also see our own worth sometimes. It’s tough to accept kind words when you tend to not believe in yourself or your own abilities.
A lot of us default to disbelief when someone says something nice about us. Whether it’s due to nature, nurture or a bit of both, the mind often seems to enjoy drifting into the dark.
Walking that road once again.
It’s a pattern just like a lot of things in life. The trick is trying to figure out how to break that pattern and start a new, healthier one.
Like I said, it takes effort. Sometimes a lot of it.
We all have the capability to muster that effort. I think the question then becomes “What’s it worth to you?”
Is it worth the effort to appreciate ourselves?
Is it worth the effort to be able to enjoy the nice things folks tell you about yourself?
Is it worth it to be even just a bit happier?
I believe, ultimately, that yes, it is worth it.
I think it’s absolutely worth it to shed the self-conscious feelings, the internal embarrassment and the lack of faith in self even if it is to feel just a tiny bit better.
Kind of like pennies in a jar. Little by little they add up until you have a small fortune on your hands.
Small investment, big gains.
I hope everyone has a fantastic day. Take a moment to appreciate yourself. You deserve it! 🤘😎🤘
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