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What are your three favourite things about yourself?

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Shitsandgigglez · 21/05/2019 17:27

And three things you would like to improve?

Can be anything - personality/life/appearance related.

These are mine..

What I like about myself

  1. I'm fairly intelligent (not genius level but quite bright)
  2. I'm a good judge of character
  3. I'm a loyal friend

What I need to work on..

  1. I can be quite lazy and put stuff off
  2. I'm easily swayed
  3. I can be shy and awkward
OP posts:
TheMonaOgg · 22/05/2019 18:33

Hmm, the good..

  1. I always put other people before myself.
  2. I'm brilliant at finding stuff on the internet.
  3. I have nice legs.

...and the bad...

  1. I don't look after myself properly.
  2. I'm overweight.
  3. I always feel guilty about everything even if it's not my fault.
mamaduckbone · 22/05/2019 18:54

Things I like:

  • I'm quite placid
  • I'm genuinely interested in learning new things.
  • I make really good cakes.

Things to improve:

  • I'm incredibly indecisive
  • I can't often be bothered with the effort it takes to make my house look nice even through I want it to be
  • I keep people at arms length which doesn't make me a very good friend as I struggle to be emotionally involved in others' lives.
Racheyg · 22/05/2019 19:07

Things I like about myself
thoughtful
Respectful
Honest

Things I need to improve.
I'm an open book, to easily to ready and can't hide my emotions
Stop being so hard on myself - especially weight wise
To have faith in myself

upaladderagain · 22/05/2019 19:17

I'm a good mum and grandmother, although I only know that because my kids tell me so.
I'm good at pub quizzes.
Nowt else, although some people think I'm quite funny.

Don't like that I whinge on about being overweight but still drink too much wine and get too little exercise .
Rubbish at keeping in touch with friends.
Never had any ambition, just go with the flow/take line of least resistance in almost everything.
Could add lots more but may depress myself.

HebeMumsnet · 22/05/2019 19:34

Ah! See! I knew this was a thread worth preserving, OP! (Even if I cheated a bit).

Hailthelime · 22/05/2019 19:39

Things I like:
I'm loyal and believe in fairness
Although a little overweight I have a good level of fitness for my age
I'm a great listener

Things I don't like:
My body language gives me away too often
I hold a grudge (that could be a positive!)
I can be a bit too controlling at home!

Sculpin · 22/05/2019 19:46

Things I like

  1. I’m intelligent and conscientious
  2. I’m loving and caring
  3. I’m laid back

Things to improve

  1. Eat less
  2. I tend to be “foot in mouth” - I need to think a bit more before I speak
  3. Spend less time on my phone
BuzzShitbagBobbly · 22/05/2019 19:58

Like:

  1. Loyal
  2. Good animal parent
  3. Excellent at remembering people's birthdays and important dates; and giving thoughtful, meaningful gifts.

Dislike:

  1. Very low self esteem
  2. Stuck in a rut
  3. Enormous arse. Proper huge. Hate it.
AgentCooper · 22/05/2019 20:01

Things I like

  1. I do genuinely do my best to be mindful of other people’s feelings and be as kind as possible
  2. I’m quite funny, I like making folk laugh
  3. I’m perhaps more resilient than I used to think, though it often doesn’t feel that way

Things I don’t like

  1. I can be a lazy, greedy fucker
  2. Anxiety and depression
  3. I never lived up to the glittering potential I had when I was younger
TransFannyUltrasound · 22/05/2019 20:02

Good:

  1. Hair and nails, in a strong long natural type of way.
  2. Noice legs.
  3. Can be funny/witty.

To be improved:

A) My teeth have a low IQ.
B) Cannot handle stress at all.
C) Very poor energy levels.

origamiunicorn · 22/05/2019 20:08

What I like:

  1. I'm caring and thoughtful
  2. I'm quick witted
  3. I'm a super recogniser

I would like to improve:

  1. I am an emotional eater
  2. I can be very lazy and quite messy
  3. Public speaking infront of large groups of people.
cookiechomper · 22/05/2019 20:09

What I like:
1: I'm a good mother and always put the kids first before anything else.
2: I'm fairly intelligent
3: I'm fairly attractive

What I don't like:
1: I have a temper
2: No patience
3: I can be a bit antisocial at times and not like small talk.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 22/05/2019 20:17

Like:

  1. I am an awesome mother and wife
  2. I am always genuinely cheering others on, even my competition
  3. I keep trying and trying and trying

Dislike:

  1. wish I had more willpower - around food, career. Wish I could lose weight long term.
  2. wish I had direction - not a fucking clue what I want to do with my life 2a) I need to be more competitive 😄
  3. I am very intolerant of bullshit - but maybe that’s a positive 😄
BendydickCuminsnatch · 22/05/2019 20:18

I can think of many more for both categories 😄 should have put - wish I was warmer and better at talking to people. I’m too much of a listener!

Mississippilessly · 22/05/2019 20:27

What a lovely thread!

  1. I am very generous
  2. I listen and try to help people when I can
  3. I am quite funny
  1. I talk way too much when I'm nervous
  2. I am terrible at remembering birthdays of family
  3. I can be very jealous and I compare way too much.
Minttea2 · 22/05/2019 20:31
  1. I am thoughtful and always mindful of other people's feelings.
  2. I am extremely organised, tidy and good with money.
  3. I am independent.

But...

  1. I'm fundamentally pretty lazy, although no one who knows me would believe that about me. I don't take risks or push myself to achieve more.
  2. I have extremely low self esteem.
  3. I am very impatient.
DuggeesWoggle · 22/05/2019 20:45

Things I like:

  1. I'm a good cook and can make a meal out of just about anything.
  2. I can hold a conversation with just about anyone (although am a bit introverted so don't actively seek out new acquaintances).
  3. My body created and sustained one of the most wonderful little human beings I have ever encountered (albeit one who is currently refusing to go to bed!)

Things I dislike/could improve:

  1. Need to be infinitely more patient with said little human. I feel my blood simmering and teeth grinding far too easily.
  1. I am not assertive enough and tend to assume problems etc are always my fault.
  1. I am pasty and chubby and have crap mousey fine hair, rather than the tanned, lithe beauty with thick dark hair I would so love to be!!
The80sweregreat · 22/05/2019 20:46

I'm amusing
I have thick hair
I'm easy to talk to.

The80sweregreat · 22/05/2019 20:48

Posted too soon:
I have v low self esteem.
No confidence
I hate myself sometimes

TheLastNigel · 22/05/2019 20:49

I am a loyal friend
I am brilliant at picking out presents for people and I am generous.
I am great in a crisis

Bad points

Im a terrible procrastinator
I hold on to hurt a lot-I can't just get over things.
I'm prone to low mood and anxiety which I can self diagnose but (see procrastination) rarely seek help for.

clarrisakale · 22/05/2019 20:55
  1. I'm quite clever
  2. I remember things that are important to my friends
  3. I am very driven and spontaneous

Bad things:

  1. I'm impatient
  2. I'm extremely indecisive
  3. I can be quite selfish
SeaViewBliss · 22/05/2019 20:57

1 - I am quite funny (people have said it so I'm not giving myself that label!)
2 - I am practical when people are struggling and need help
3 - I rarely judge other people

1 -I can be supremely lazy
2 - I baby my DS (13) and hate it but can't stop!
3 - I take ages to answer texts and emails (not at work but personal ones)

Mari50 · 22/05/2019 21:20

Ok, 3 things I like
I’m funny
I have lovely eyes
I’m quite clever

Things I’m not quite so proud of
I’m lazy
I reliably procrastinate and have done ever since I can remember
My thighs look like porridge squished into 10 denier tights

Ohnotanothernamechange · 22/05/2019 21:24
  1. I am a good listener

  2. I have a good sense of humour

  3. I always try to see the best in everyone

  4. I am VERY messy/untidy

  5. I can be impatient

  6. I get bored very quickly

8FencingWire · 22/05/2019 21:30

What I like:
I’m a survivor
I have an open house policy and I’m a good hostess/cook
I’m enthusiastic
What I don’t like:
I have a not very nice sense of humour
My teeth
I’m a bit of a control freak (sort of tends to alienate people 🙄)

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