SubscribeLooking at Myself is Hard
Recently I was involved in some festivities at work that resulted in some pictures and video being captured of me. When I went back and looked at myself in those pictures, it was terribly hard. The whole time I kept thinking to myself, "Do I really look like that? I look horrible." Some of my friends say that I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but I think quite the opposite. I think everyone should be hard on themselves. Those people that set high standards for themselves do big things and inspire those around them to do better.
The video was a major wake up call. A picture you can almost dismiss because of the awkward times that photos get taken. Video, on the other hand, is a whole other ballgame. I actually got to see my movement and the manner in which I carry my body. Ugh, it makes me cringe just thinking about it. I know I have to keep going to remedy that.
This type of thing motivates me in a major way. I won't use this experience as a way of letting myself get down in the dumps. I will use this as a motivator for where I shouldn't be. I see that and must run the other way as quickly as I can.
All of this is really a good lesson for all. It's important to see yourself from the outside. Sometimes we can get so self absorbed that we can overlook things about ourselves. I'm sure that everyone has qualities that are not desirable but are ignorant to that fact. If you have the opportunity (and an open mind), please take a look at who you are and how others see you. You might be surprised.