Janie Beyer

This weeks assignment is a little bit of a confidence booster. We get to write about anything we like about ourselves. At first glance that seems super easy. However as a girl we tend to make ourselves seem like crap. So trying to find something we like is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And yes that cheesy comparison is on point.

But as I began to think about this I came up with one that isn’t always true but is a huge part of my personality. Somehow I’m (for the most part) always happy. I find a way to incorporate joy into everything I do. Whether that be through laughter or just a simple smile on my face. I love to make other people happy and I think it’s one of my favorite qualities. I could never do this on my own strength because then it is only happiness which changes from each circumstance. And when I rely on myself that’s when I fail. However when I use the joy from my God I find it incredibly easy to go through rough days with a smile. I love that about myself and I hope other people enjoy it too.

Another thing that I like is my ability to dance. Of course there is plenty of room for improvement but I love that I’ve had this natural ability since I was two. I’ve never done anything else and I’m so grateful that I am able to grab on quickly to choreography and remember it. My body can naturally do things that other non-dancers can’t. Which is very helpful in my life. There are definitely things I like about myself and I try to remember those every now and then so I don’t get discouraged with my self image. It really does help to think positively and to not compare anything about yourself to anyone else. I was made exactly how I am for a reason. And I’m proud of that.