Awesome list, Casey! It sounds like you’re a great friend to have. Here’s mine:

1. I’m compassionate. Some people call me a “bleeding heart,” but I think it’s far better than the alternative!

2. I think outside the box. I rarely do anything just because other people are doing it or it’s because I’m told it’s what I “should” do. In fact, I usually question everything I’m told to be sure it makes sense for me.

3. I’m adventurous. I’ve created a lot of exciting possibilities for myself, and I’m always open to new ones.

4. I’m a talented writer. I love knowing that I’ve used this talent to help and inspire others.

5. I enable other people to inspire, as well. I’m proud of the time I devote to helping others craft and share their stories for the Tiny Buddha blog.

Thank you for sharing this exercise here. It made me feel good to put this list together.

How are things going with you, in terms of your depression?

You’re most welcome. I can relate, as I also struggled with depression and had a hard time accepting myself, starting when I was very young. That’s wonderful, that you’re planning to help others. I’m sure your openness and commitment to growth will inspire other people. Thank you again for starting this thread!

This is a good idea! I’ve always had difficulty with these kinds of exercises though…

1. I like that I am intelligent and open minded. I’m interested in so many things and always eager to learn.

2. I like that I am compassionate. As someone else said, I am a total “bleeding heart”, especially with animals and children.

3. I like that I am resilient. I’ve been through a lot, but I always find the strength to pull through somehow.

4. I like that I am affectionate. I love to give hugs and just be close to people.

5. I like that I am thoughtful. I always try put a lot of thought into when I give gifts to people.

Great idea! 5 things I like about me:

1.I’m funny, I laugh even when I’m not supposed to and I often make others smile.
2.I can reinvent myself completely if needed, I’m quite fearless when I know I need to make a deep change.
3. I’m always looking at the lessons and the blessings even in the most challenging situations.
4.I’m quite compassionate, I’m not perfect but I try to be as loving as I can.
5. I forgive; always. And if it’s a deep wound I’ll do all the inner work I have to and then, I forgive; always.

This is a good exercise. I was a bit surprised, I consider that I’m a pretty self-loving person but this made me think about how often do I truly recognize my virtues and say nice things to myself. Thanks for sharing Casey!

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Hummm. This is harder than it should be….

1. I am creative and artistic. Every year I try something new. Last year it was crochet. It helped me heal some wounds. This year it’s playing the ukele.
2. I am the best cheerleader. Not an actual one with Pom poms, but I can motivate and encourage people. There is nothing more wonderful than helping someone to feel a little bit better.
3. I am compassionate.
4. I am quirky and fun when I’m comfortable. I like doing silly things to make my friends and family laugh.
5. I don’t hold on to grudges. I just want to live, learn, and move forward.

Thank you Casey. I needed to do this for myself. Your small act of bravery has inspired us. I also don’t think you should be worried about coming across as being arrogant when you tell people your strengths. Knowing who you are and what you do well is important.

1. I like the way I look, not a vanity thing, I’m just blessed with good genes and like to take care of myself.

2. I’m creative and what brings me great joy is the fact that I believe my friends genuinely love what I produce whether it be an enormous multi coloured chocolate brownie birthday cake or a hand painted tobacco tin with cheeky personal slogan on.

3. I can see both sides to every coin. It drives my friends mad when I can’t take sides in an argument and drives me mad when I have to vote..

4. I have a thirst for knowledge and quench it with research…

5. I love that I have the confidence to talk happily to anyone at all ( I work in a bar and have to be counsellor, confidante and comedian all in one evening). Bring me the queen and I’d find out what colour knickers she’s wearing and make her laugh while she told me.