My favourite things about myself!

As Mental Awareness month is now coming to an end, I'd like to wrap it up with this important message. 

Sometimes it is very easy to put ourselves down. To compare our lives to other's smilingly perfect ones. To belittle our achievements and give into the standards and judgement of others. And, let's face it, the expansion of social media doesn't really help in any way. A lot of the time, we forget about our true gifts, talents and virtues, which make us special, unique and truly one of a kind. There are many out there who wish they could do the things you do, react and comport themselves the way you would in any given situation, perhaps have your crafty or numerical skills, your ability to dazzle with your personality and sense of humour, or maybe be as diligent as you are, or be able to live their everyday in a more relaxed and carpe diem way, like probably you do.

Remember, each and every one of us is born with a talent, and we've all got something to offer. 

Today I'd like to propose we do a little exercise. One that I've been doing for many years. Grab a piece of paper, and write down the things you love most about yourself! It could be your big rounds eyes, your smile, your hair, your joyous character, your immunity to toxic comments, your kindest, your generosity, your spot-on intuitivity, your ability to pic out the perfect gift, your fashion sense, your cooking skills, or absolutely anything you can think of.

Life can get so overwhelming that simply jotting things down in a piece of paper can bring us some clarity. 

​Do this exercise a couple of times and promise you eventually won't recognise yourself ! Life changing !

Here's 25 things I love about myself!

1. I have really nice thick hair! Loads of it! Great for so many hairstyles and waves! 
2. I have big eyes and they are the same colour as my grandmother's! Love them
3. Oh, and eyelashes! No need for extensions here!
4. I am very determined. I am not afraid of hard work. 
5. I have the ability of coming up with all sorts of gourmet-ish recipes with whatever I've got in the house. 
6. I am amazing at remembering birthdays!
7. I plan absolutely everything in so much advance. Sometimes it drives me nuts but it's helped me achieve so much!
8. I am a people pleaser. I always want to leave a good impression.
9. I love baking for others... constantly... for absolutely no reason... is that weird?
10. I am fiercely punctual. 
11. I am very good at geography ! I know where most countries are and their capitals !
12. I am independent. I have no problem being solo and going places by myself. Ex, Restaurants, concerts, holidays, etc
13. I am detail oriented
14. I don't get too easily attached to items and I'm able to let go easily. 
15. I am a great gift giver. For months I think about it and nothing brings me more joy than a person's reaction. 
16. I am so creative and imaginative. This is basically what has shaped my life!
17. My accent ! It is a weird mix between English and North American, but totally represents who I am and my background. 
18. The fact that I'm perfectly fine with not being normal.
19. My hospitality and how much I love making people feel at home
20. My hosting skills !
21. My commitment to getting enough sleep (Very strict bedtime and nighttime rituals)!
22. I have a lot of self respect. Nothing more important. 
23. I am truly comfortable in my own skin. I wouldn't want to be anybody else. 
24. My dreams and ambitions grow by the day. 
25. I love that I have hobbies and passions, and something to look forward to everyday when I wake up in the morning. 

Well, that's all for now my loves, and do share bits of your list with me down in the comments!

Xx,

Tatiana