Myself | Day 30

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Three Traits I’m Proud Of

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ear·nest

/ˈərnəst/ • adjective

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

I’ve mostly been called this by those around me. Professors, friends, it’s always said as a compliment, but for a lot of people, it’s a flaw.

I wear my heart in my sleeve. This isn’t a secret to anyone I know - you can tell when I’m hurt, or angry. I almost can’t stop myself from showing what feel.

Ultimately, I’m proud of this trait. It means I’m held able. I can’t push off when someone hurts me, and I can’t pretend I’m alright when I’m not. My friends don’t have to doubt me.

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loy·al

/ˈloi(ə)l/ • adjective

giving or showing firm and constant or allegiance to a person or institution

I’ve been called this since I was a kid. It’s stuck with me all this time, and I couldn’t be prouder of myself for sticking with those around me.

When I choose to stand by someone, I stand by them, and stay by their side even when the going gets tough.

It might be seen as being bullheaded, by some, but I typically interpret it this way:

I trust the people around me. I believe in them, just like they believe In me, and I don’t give up on them, even when it gets difficult.

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com·pas·sion·ate

/kəmˈpaSHənət/ • adjective

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

Again, another double edged blade in of traits. I can relate to others in a way that often has me mirroring their emotions, and picking up on them very quickly.

Ultimately, it’s not the end of the world. It just means I relate to people in a way that often personally effects me, which, in a way, motivates me to help them even more.

It can be a little scary to see, sometimes, and I know I can bring down the whole room if I’m not careful enough, but those around me can always be sure I really do care about them and helping them.

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Talents

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Art

I’m going to share a few pieces I’ve done recently and I’m proud of, not because I think I’m particularly talented at art. I just feel like it’s something about myself that I’m proud of.

(You’ll find proof that all those are mine at the bottom of the post!)

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Inking

Sort of an extension of the previous point, but something I’m really proud of all the same!

I take dice, and redo the numbers on them in different ink. I’ll include two examples.

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Turning Flaws Around

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Sensitive

I’d be lying if I said I never overreacted to anything. I have a bad habit of taking things too seriously, and stressing over things that other clearly didn’t intend to stress me with.

I tend to take things in the worst possible way, which isn’t helpful for anyone.

One way I could work on this is practicing mindfulness, and making sure I keep my head on straight when talking about emotional problems and issues!

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Irritable

I also tend to get angry pretty quickly, though I’ve been getting a lot better with it in recent months!

I’m actually really proud of myself and how hard I’ve been working on this stuff. My remaining mindful, and thinking through a situation before reacting in anger, I’ve become a much more calm and controlled person.

It all comes down to mindfulness, again, which has been immensely helpful!

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Thank you for reading!

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