BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Body Image What makes you feel good about yourself?

Running makes me feel good about myself. I am a distance runner and when I finish a good 5 mile run, I am on top of the world. I love how it makes my muscles toned and puts me in a great mood the rest of the day.

spectrachic... i am with you. I love doing anything athletic and pushing myself. I always feel so good knowing that I can do more than I think I can. yesterday I went for a bike ride with my bf and pushed myself to ride longer than I usually do. Stuff like that always makes me feel proud!

Hmmm..

1. I have two chidren, now teens, that I was told I couldn't have (something about the ovaries).

2. I am a twice published author and just signed my third contract today.

3. I love to write poetry.

4. I am an excellent public speaker (so I've been told).

5. I love arts and crafts -- exercises the creative and emotional side of myself.

6. Focusing on the 'jewels' or positive forces in my life.

1. Losing weight, it's been a long grueling process to get my metabolism in gear so it feels great to start seeing the weight slide.
2. My Ex husband and I are reconciling our relationship.
3. Spirituality, Meditation. Getting those ten minutes of absolutely nothing in your mind works wonders I tell you.
4. I don't have children, but I have kitty cats! I wuv my babies, and they bring me so much joy because they love unconditionally.
5. I'm getting my life straightened out. Going back to school to be a Surgical Technologist. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

What a grateful group of girls!

Well, I'll add my list:

1. FINALLY doing something about my writing career.
2. Choosing a man who treats me well.
3. Deciding not to have children, and loving my choice.
4. My commitment to exercise, regardless of weight.
5. Sleep!

Cheshire, good luck on the ST schooling! I used to do that about 8 years ago, and I loved it! But then my 1st husband and I got divorced and it just wasn't feasible to pull call hours as a single mom. It was a tremendously rewarding experience though. I especially loved the fast action of trauma cases (although not the traumas themselves. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> ) Just don't let the surgeons intimidate you! Some do it on purpose just to see if they can. (It's the "god-complex")

OK - as far as feeling good about myself...
1. Everytime I write an article and it comes out the way I want. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
2. When my 3 year old grabs my face in both hands to kiss me or says "big hug" or "big hug again". <img src="/images/graemlins/heart.gif" alt="" />
3. When my 8 yr old daughter tells me I look pretty on Sunday mornings (that's when I actually put makeup on, LOL)
4. When my 14 yr old says "Hey Mom" and starts a conversation with me, and I don't have to! <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
5. Anytime I sing - my voice is the one thing I truly like about myself. <img src="/images/graemlins/music.gif" alt="" />

1.) God
2.) Writing
3.) My mom, who is my best-friend
4.) The love of animals
5.) Ballet
6.) Friends