The Compliment Challenge:
This is because I've been thinking about how many compliments people give us throughout our lives that we just discard, ignore or forget. It's so easy for us all to remember the insults. Just one negative thing can change our entire view of ourselves and shatter our confidence for years. So I wanted to get everyone to REALLY think about all the nice things people have said about them, no matter how small or weird. It took me a while to think of 10 things, but I felt really good in the end. We all tend to instantly block praise and positivity, but it's so important that we don't.
So write 10 compliments you remember getting, even if you don't really believe them or you don't think they matter anymore (like your mum said you were an amazing artist when you drew a picture of a horse for her when you were 6 yrs old), it doesn't matter, it's all about how YOU felt hearing those words.
When you're done, tag some people (as many or few as you like) and then send them a message, that includes a compliment, telling them they're tagged.
I'm hoping it will help us all believe the good stuff people say about us as much as we're willing to believe the bad.
Here are mine:
"Your poetry left me speechless"
"You were the glue that held us together that weekend, I don't know what we would have done without you..."
"You always roll perfect joints, every time!"
"You have nice eyes"
"You have no idea how funny you are"
"Wow, I like your hair"
"Thank you for making this for me. It's beautiful. I'll treasure it forever"
"I'm so glad I met you, I feel like I really connect with you. It's good to know that there are likeminded people in this world"
"You make the best brews"
"You're a strong person"
And yours:
I'm tagging: thenakednymph, sunbeamkisses, embracetheanimal, earthdrums, themoonphase, we-all-share-one-moon.
Just remember: you're unique, awesome, and irreplaceable. And, if you pay attention, you'll realise that people see so much good in you! My love to you all...