How Do You View Yourself?

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Still learning who I am, what I enjoy, and who I need in my life. A beautiful mess is what I'd like to think of myself but I honestly don't know.

 

[AnalCreampieGiver]

Not well

It's something I'm working on. Especially on how I view myself and how hard I am on myself

 

[paddyboi]

A work in progress. Increasingly aware of what is in my best interest to “unlearn” . . . Such as shame and guilt.

 

[ImpishSeraph]

Someone forced to start over late in life

 

[Madhatter02]

I usually use a mirror

 

[SusanHoward]

Unforgettable

 

[Ratchetman1982]

Surprisingly, I like myself. Weirdness and all.

 

[MedicalMuse]

I like me. The older I get, the more okay with “me” I am. Is there something I can work on? Always. Do I beat myself up about it? Fuck no. Not anymore.

Life is entirely too short to try to live up to everyone else’s perfect version and expectation of you.

 

[PotNoodle79]

unfavourably most of the time

 

[Crownvic]

I let other people see myself.

 

[justanewsub]

Witty, charming, funny, confident, and submissive. Confident and comfortable in who I am.

 

[ABiGuy84]

I feel a pulse, so alive.

 

[PersonalFavors]

I’m not sure how I view myself.
Lazy. Now that I have to make myself get up and walk, I’m gaining weight I never had to carry before.

 

[F3x0r]

Mostly well. Confident but critical when I fuck up

 

[angelofthenorth]

AM's
Pretty easy going (to a point), Happy-go-lucky (for the most part). I know my worth and value. I am empathic towards folks.
AM NOT
I don't do drama (shit happens and who you gonna call?) I don't do self-pity

 

[lacandy]

This question has a few connotations -

How do I view myself on a physical level? Well, when I get ready and put on make-up and such I think, “okay, that’s not bad.” And then I have to be on camera for a work meeting and think, “who the hell was in my bathroom mirror this morning?” I wouldn’t stop traffic on either end of the spectrum so there’s that.

That being said, I’m more comfortable with who I am physically now than I ever have been in my life. Would I like to lose 10 pounds? Sure. Am I going to give up ice cream to do it? Nope. I’m good.

How do I see myself in general? I think I’m a good person. I can hold a conversation, I am kind, I work hard for what I have, I love the people in my life fiercely and would do anything for them, and I’ve raised two AMAZING humans. Are there things I would work on and change? For sure! And I try to remind myself of that daily.

But overall…I’m a fucking delight

 

[lifeisgood3976]

This question has a few connotations -

How do I view myself on a physical level? Well, when I get ready and put on make-up and such I think, “okay, that’s not bad.” And then I have to be on camera for a work meeting and think, “who the hell was in my bathroom mirror this morning?” I wouldn’t stop traffic on either end of the spectrum so there’s that.

That being said, I’m more comfortable with who I am physically now than I ever have been in my life. Would I like to lose 10 pounds? Sure. Am I going to give up ice cream to do it? Nope. I’m good.

How do I see myself in general? I think I’m a good person. I can hold a conversation, I am kind, I work hard for what I have, I love the people in my life fiercely and would do anything for them, and I’ve raised two AMAZING humans. Are there things I would work on and change? For sure! And I try to remind myself of that daily.

But overall…I’m a fucking delight

You've hit upon the key to happiness....being comfortable in your own skin and giving yourself credit for what you've achieved. Not to the level of arrogance or obnoxiousness, but a level and calm feeling of self-satisfaction.

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

Quirky, nerdy, and occasionally needy, but mostly quite happily independent.

 

[SusanHoward]

Favorably in the eyes of others, I hope.

 

[LostHorizon]

I typically use a mirror

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

I typically use a mirror

You took my answer!!

 

[Bloodandglitter]

I suffer from some of the same issues. My parents were not kind to me growing up so I have suffered from low self esteem and lack of confidence since then. Been in and out of therapy and an on some good meds that seem to keep me on track.
It really wasn't until I hit 50, that things changed. I just stopped caring about the "little things" and focused on me and what I liked and wanted to be. If people didn't like me then so be it. I embraced myself and became stronger. I began to feel better about myself

 

[MedicalMuse]

I suffer from some of the same issues. My parents were not kind to me growing up so I have suffered from low self esteem and lack of confidence since then. Been in and out of therapy and an on some good meds that seem to keep me on track.

This is a running theme, my friend.

It really wasn't until I hit 50, that things changed. I just stopped caring about the "little things" and focused on me and what I liked and wanted to be. If people didn't like me then so be it. I embraced myself and became stronger. I began to feel better about myself

 

[sunset_dreaming]

I suffer from some of the same issues. My parents were not kind to me growing up so I have suffered from low self esteem and lack of confidence since then. Been in and out of therapy and an on some good meds that seem to keep me on track.
It really wasn't until I hit 50, that things changed. I just stopped caring about the "little things" and focused on me and what I liked and wanted to be. If people didn't like me then so be it. I embraced myself and became stronger. I began to feel better about myself

I too have adopted and, quite honestly, embraced the approach of 'if people didn't like me, then so be it'. I focus on 'my people' and not let those outside the ones that are truly important bother me. Finding happiness is a quest, but I hope I am on the right path.

 

[AWonkyDonkey]

I typically use a mirror

Yeah, that answer makes up probably about 40% of replies to this thread.