When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

[savon19]

Someone here (I'm sad that I can't remember who..!! Please forgive) told me to write down 5 things for 5 days - good things about myself...

This was at least a couple months ago... I got up to Day 4, then left it.

I finally wrote Day 5 today.

I really think it's a good exercise! I challenge you all to do it. We all have qualities we don't acknowledge...

Here are the 5 day thing I came up with... (Note: Modesty!! lol!)

But that's the thing - this is an exercise where you Shouldn't be modest.

If you do this, take your time. Even though you're "supposed" to do it for consecutive 5 days... I did the first days very "off the cuff". (Umm... slim... decent-looking!! Oh dear.)

DAY 1 -
1. Educated
2. Intelligent
3. Decent looking
4. Slim
5. Good sense of humor

DAY 2 -
1. Witty
2. Compassionate
3. Supportive
4. Kind
5. Outgoing

DAY 3 -
1. Trusting
2. Creative
3. Appreciative
4. Forgiving
5. Knowledgeable

Day 4 -
1. Independent
2. Understanding
3. Resilient
4. Truthful
5. Adventurous

Day 5 -
1. Loving
2. Resourceful
3. Thoughtful
4. Altruistic
5. Modest (LOL)

[Changed1]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Well, very good list. Think I'll do the same. Can I steal some of your ideas? J/K. It's a good idea and a list to review each day I think.

[savon19]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Changed - I do not have these qualities copywrited!! (Thank God!) And I'm sure many have the same...

But the point is that we don't give ourselves credit. Not to speak for all here, but we often concentrate on the "bad" stuff about ourselves. OK, we drink! Does that make us "bad" people? not necessarily - a sober person can be Very bad, after all!!

Go for it - and I hope you overlap. I'm sure you do... As you said, something to review from time-to-time.

[42cat]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Nice idea. I'll add my five for today ... I'm caring, smart, non-judgemental, appreciative, and have a silly, and sometimes naughty, sense of humour. (That last one may or may not necessarily be a "good" quality .. heehee .. but I like it!)

This exercise is a great way to focus on our positives. Thanks for the idea!

[greeneyes]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

YOU ROCK SAVVY!!! That was me. But the idea was originally presented by.....shoot, I can see the avatar, but not the name.

Don't forget to read them aloud to yourself while looking in the mirror!

Thanks as I really need to do that today. I shall find my list and dress up.

[rubywillow]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Today is a good day for me to do that as I am sad. Thanks. I believe we can all learn by going back into the MWO archives and reading. There is a lot of wisdom in those pages.

[savon19]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Greenie - I THOUGHT it was you... but didn't want to say, since I wasn't sure...

I'm sorry you're sad, Ruby - try this. You may be amazed by how really Great you are.

And then do as Greenie says - read while looking mirror (naked? LOL! Ok, maybe that's tooooo drastic.)

[rubywillow]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Savon, YES, that would be too drastic!!! LOL Thank you, tho. Greenie is a wise little bird!

[greeneyes]

When I was sad.. and lonely... (sing the song!)

Hey, it depends on how you think you look naked!