How would you describe yourself?
My daughter came home last week with an assignment to interview me. They were the typical questions; “what is your favorite food, what is your favorite color, etc”. The last question however, through me for a loop, ‘what are three words to describe yourself”. I found it a bit difficult to verbalize my positive traits. After carefully choosing my words, I chose mother, teacher, successful.
As strong, smart women, I wonder if many of us feel like I did when asked to describe ourselves. I stumbled across a great article called 10 Traits of a Successful Woman. I think having a positive attitude, having integrity, being strong minded and soft hearted, being balanced, setting goals, and being driven by a cause are phenomenal traits that we as successful women possess. I am going to make it an effort to proudly share my positive traits when asked. Furthermore, I will be glad to share them as well, even if I am not asked!
Tory Johnson
Absolutely Annie
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Comeback Mom
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Outside the Box
Planet Mom
Small Business Susan
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Work in Progress
Comments (3)
The first time I was asked "How would you describe yourself?" in an interview I choked. I was completely at a lost for words. I thought I had adequately prepared for the interview with the career placement center at my college. Today, I can say that I am a great listener, dedicated and ambitious. Knowing who you are and how to use your skills to make a positive difference is a euphoric experience. Thanks for posting your blog on this topic it will certainly empower others.
— Posted by A.M. Morgan | October 7, 2007 10:23 PM | Comment Permalink
I agree with you Janine. It is so important to set a positive example for our daughters. I thought it was an inspiring article as well; definitely helped to remind us to be proud of our accomplishments and traits.
-Multitaking Madre
— Posted by Jen | October 6, 2007 10:00 AM | Comment Permalink
Jennifer, good for you for sharing your positive traits with your daughter. Also, thanks for sharing the link to such a great article at WomenEntrepreneur.com, (10 Traits of a Successful Woman; Discover the powerful characteristics that can move you from ordinary to extraordinary, By Kelley A. Bjorkland, 6/22/2007). We mothers have to take care to both celebrate ourselves as well as our daughters (children). They may learn from what we teach them, but they learn even more by observing what we do and how we think of ourselves.
-The Comeback Mom.
— Posted by Janine | October 5, 2007 4:35 PM | Comment Permalink