If you haven’t gathered from my previous posts here, I’ve long struggled not just with my weight, but also with my self confidence. I’m working hard to build myself up and accept both the things I’m good at and those areas where I need some work. And, more importantly appreciating the fact that even though I am less than perfect (aren’t we all) I am still me, and loving myself for who I am.
But, even on this quest for self acceptance, I good compliment goes a long way. I’ve realized that some compliments – like mom saying that you’re beautiful – don’t carry as much weight as others. I find a compliment from a stranger goes a longer way. I’ve been lucky lately to have received lots of kind words, like:
- The Starbucks barista who decided to tell me how nice I look in purple.
- The Karaoke DJ who found me on my way out and commented on my singing.
- A new friend who told me that I’m not big enough to play the lead in Hairspray.
- An old friend who tells my when my hair looks good so I know what styles to repeat.
- Everyone who compliments my hair because they can't figure out why I look different (I got it cut over a week ago and am wearing contacts instead of glasses).
Whose self-esteem have you boosted lately? If you’ve boosted mine and I left you out, thanks!
Your task for the day? Compliment someone you don't know -- You never know who needs a little boost.
