I am starting to realize that I always talk about how to stay healthy and work out, and all of those things, but I never really talk about the real issue. I think it is mainly because I still struggle with this everyday, and I think most people, men and women, do also.

In society, we focus so much on how to fix ourselves that we never give ourselves a chance to see the good. The pressure to be perfect is so high that we forget that how we look isn’t the only thing that is important. So today I’m doing something that I never do. I’m writing a list of all the things that I love about myself, and I suggest you do the same.

1. I’m strong willed and opinionated
2. I’m so blessed. Seriously, my life is so good compared to so many others that struggle everyday.
3. I’m an extremely hard worker. Some would say I have OCD.
4. I truly care about helping others. It really is one of my life passions.
5. I always find the silver lining. No matter what is going on.
6. I have great hair. (Okay, sorry, I had to put at least one vain thing in here)
7. I’m a dreamer, and I hope to have all that I wish for someday. It’s the one thing that keeps me so driven.
8. I never quit. Even if it means I fall a few times.
9. I’m real. I seriously cannot be fake to save my life. I don’t know how people can fake such extreme joy for things that hate. I could never be a salesmen.
10. No matter what society or anyone says, I’m beautiful. Inside and out.

In this day and age being polite has become one of those things that people really don’t think about anymore, but being polite is such an important part of society. Without the simple rules of etiquette, people lose all sense of common decency. Trust me, I work in the food industry, I’ve seen it firsthand.

1. Sitting
The simplest form of etiquette that most people overlook is just sitting properly. I’ve seen so many girls that sit legs open like a football player, and it is so atrocious! It’s so simple to cross your legs, and it instantly makes a girl look nicer and more put together.

2. Posture
Even I have trouble with this one. Sitting up straight not only helps you pay attention better, but it’s good for your spine!

3. Language
Okay. Yes, everyone has moments where you let a word or two slip, but girls who use foul language as often as the word ‘the’ lose all respect from me! I used to have a problem with this, but I’m working on it (New Years resolution…?).

4. Food
With everything being turned into finger food nowadays it’s so hard to eat politely, I really try to use a fork and knife as much as possible, and I’ve even become great with chopsticks (they’re a lot easier than you’d think!)

5. JUST BE NICE!
It’s such an overlooked thing to just be nice for no reason. Open a door for someone, use please and thank you, pay for someone’s drink at Starbucks, you never know how much your little gesture could impact someone’s day.

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever seen someone do?