Receiving Compliments

Today while I was out and about I wore a beaded necklace which doubles as a mobile phone holder. I wear it often both because it’s practical and beautiful. Whenever I wear it I also receive loads of compliments. This is a piece I felt able to share on Jewelry & Beading last year. I made each part of the necklace myself.

Once upon a time I’d have felt terrible receiving all these compliments. I hated how self-conscious they made me. It’s weird how I no longer do. Now I love compliments. What changed? I can remember struggling to allow anyone to say anything that uplifted me or made me the focus. One day I decided I’d had enough and started a little notebook with all the good things people said to me. It didn’t matter if they complimented my looks, something I did or something about my personality. I wrote them down or printed and pasted the quotes and wrote who they were from. Soon enough I began to enjoy collecting these words.

I don’t remember what day it was I stopped actually noting down each compliment, but I was over whatever had held me back before. Now I graciously receive compliments with a thank you. What about you? Are you able to receive compliments from people? If so were you always that way? If compliments leave you embarrassed what do you think you could do to change your heart? Please use my idea if you like. But make sure you spend some time writing in your journal about receiving compliments and how they make you feel. Perhaps there will be something for you to learn about yourself.

Heather
Photo is my own