100 Things I Love About Me by Connie Atkisson

 

1. Improvement is more important to me than perfection
2. I love people
3. I have the perfect husband for me
4. I love being a mom
5. I believe I can learn something valuable from everyone I meet
6. I love to learn new things
7. Failure isn't an option
8. I love to conquer hards things
9. I love to hike
10. I love having a dog more than I thought possible
11. I love to entertain
12. I do an amazing job as chair of Battle of the Bands
13. I love to eat healthy and to take care of myself
14. I rarely miss a day making my bed or brushing and flossing my teeth
15. I want everyone who comes to my house to feel like family
16. I'm never too busy to be a friend
17. I love food and am a great cook
18. I'm a great quilter
19. I'm not afraid of trials
20. I look for the good in others
21. I work hard--as my daughter says, "There are 24 hours in a day and my mom can use them all"
22. I have amazing siblings
23. I, Connie, have been born of goodly parents and I'm so grateful
24. I love to have the house full of people.
25. I'm comfortable being alone.
26. I recognize my weaknesses, but they do not define me.
27. I love to go on and to plan vacations.
28. I am an awesome grandma.
29. I rarely go to sleep with dirty dishes in the sink.
30. I'm decluttering my house one tabletop and drawer at a time.
31. I focus on teaching my kids rather than punishing
32. I can set and achieve any goal I decide on.
33. I cherish my relationship with my Heavenly Father
34. I have unshakable faith
35. I choose the thoughts I want in my head
36. I don't make myself wrong when I return to old habits; I just notice and make necessary corrections
37. My own opinion of myself matters more to me than that of others
38. Kitchen dance parties are my favorite
39. I am a work in progress and I'm progressing
40. I love finding better and more efficient ways of doing things
41. I'm not too proud to cry when I need to.
42. I recognize negative emotions are part of life and I allow them to be part of my life.
43. I love to exercise with friends
44. I am obsessed with Spotify and good music
45. I love a good Broadway play
46. I love exploring new cities
47. I am a daughter of God and 100% lovable just the way I am
48. I am generous
49. I love to give thoughtful gifts-especially those that are unexpected.
50. I am my girl's biggest cheerleader
51. I'd rather be hot than cold
52. Being a mom is my favorite!
53. I'm great with money
54. I love to plan adventures
55. I love to learn
56. I prefer to listen to books rather than to sit and read them
57. I'm most comfortable in leggings and a tshirt
58. I love a good movie
59. I love to help others find the good in themselves
60. I believe happiness is a choice
61. I am determined to "be the yeast" and to make a difference for good in this world
62. I have learned to forgive
63. I volunteer to drive carpool any time I can
64. I love Utah!
65. I love being surrounded by family
66. I'm not sure who I spoil more my dog or my grandkids, but I definitely see my dog more.
67. I strive to love others just the way they are
68. I'd rather have a few clothes that a love rather than a closet full of clothes I hardly ever wear.
69. I choose to focus on the good in myself and others
70. I love to ask questions
71. I cherish the lessons I learned serving as a missionary.
72. I rejoice in the opportunity to be a missionary mom AND count the days until they return
73. I choose to be positive
74. I find joy in the everyday things of life
75. I love to laugh
76. I love to sing at the top of my lungs
77. I love to improve processes
78. I love being a woman
79. I love to brush my teeth in the shower
80. I love making new friends
81. I am really good at remembering and celebrating birthdays
82. I'm really good at owning up to my mistakes
83. I apologize often
84. My favorite intentional thought is, "If Heavenly Father loves ______, so can I!" And I believe he does love everyone
85. I dress up and wear makeup as a gift for myself
86. I'm learning to show more compassion for myself
87. I love going to the temple
88. I love teaching others to sew/quilt
89. I love getting a really great deal
90. I am optimistic
91. I am determined
92. I have FIVE GIRLS and no boys and I wouldn't trade them for anything!!
93. I am creative
94. I'm not afraid to listen to advice
95. I am a recovering CHOCaholic
96. I choose to ACT not to REACT
97. I'm not afraid to ask for help
98. Hiring a housekeeper is one of the kindest things I do for myself and for my family
99. I prayed my little brother to this earth and cherish him.
100. Growing up with girls and raising girls has given new meaning to appreciation for the song "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"