Making the Most of Flaws

Hello Everyone! 
It's going to be a bit of a rambly/personal one today, so get yourselves strapped in. I think we can all agree that our flaws are the hardest part of learning to love ourselves. They're like built-in challenges that everyone receives (and I mean EVERYONE, no one is perfect.) They can be hard to ignore around other people, but that doesn't mean that we can't use our flaws to our advantage.

One thing I want to make clear, is that flaws don't have to be a negative thing. Personally, once I accepted mine they were so much easier to deal with, and they're just a part of who I am now. I think it's really important to view these personality traits as something that can empower you, rather than tear you down. Now, get prepared because I am going to reveal my greatest flaws to you and how I make the most of them:

Impatience

This particular trait drives my family nuts. It comes in two different forms, the first being that I have this insane fear of missing out and I have to go and do it ASAP. The second is my fear of wasting time, which makes finding car parks at a busy mall pretty impossible. I usually have to talk myself out of it with logic, or simply letting go of those things I can't control.

How I make the most of it: It means I can enjoy being spontaneous! I don't mind making quick decisions either, which can make handling a workplace easier. It also means that I'm a passionate person who gets really excited for things to come. I think this is a big part of being a fangirl!

Stubborn
This is actually one of my most dominant personality traits and it seems to be getting stronger with age. If anyone is pushy with me, every instinct tells me to either push back or flat out refuse to do what they tell me. I'm not kidding when I say that I would rival Katniss Everdeen for not budging on things.

How I make the most of it: The funny thing is, it's actually one of my favorite things about my personality. Being stubborn means that I don't let people walk all over me by saying yes to everything. It also means that when I really want something I don't give up in it. Even when people tell me I can't do it, I'm the type of girl who will say "Just watch me." There's a certain amount of bravery and confidence that come with being stubborn, and I'm really grateful for it. 


Anxiety 
This is by far the hardest flaw to deal with. It's obviously the trait that has the biggest impact on my life. I've always been that shy kid that didn't want to speak up in class and even now going to an unfamiliar social event or talking to new people is terrifying. I know I don't have it as bad as a lot of others, but it's still something I deal with everyday.

How I make the most of it: My anxiety has actually taught me a lot about myself and I've seen it more as my own personal challenge than something that will always hold me back. It's not something I will ever apologize for and it's made me be picky about who I hang around with. I've learned not to make time for people who make me feel bad for my emotions.


Now it's your turn! I want you to think about the things in your personality that might be holding you back and how you can turn them around to benefit you everyday. I truly believe that there's a silver lining in everything and you shouldn't have to punish yourself for the things you can't change.

Loving yourself means accepting every part of who you are. None of us are perfect, but for me that keeps life pretty interesting.

What's a flaw that you love most?
Steph x.