Do Tell Cards – #1 What do you appreciate about yourself?

Over seven years ago I was massaging a friend of mine. She looked up from the table and said the most amazing words to me. She stated, “You should make a board game about connection.” When she said that this incredible rush went through me and I decided to do just that. All I knew was that it would have a board, some cards and that the symbol of the board would be a spiral.

I began creating content, lots of content. Some of it was good, some of it was not. I remember that the first question card I wrote was, “Name three things you appreciate about yourself.” Now, on a good day, that’s an easy card to answer.  It didn’t even occur to me that there would be a time when I couldn’t find an answer to this.

I was wrong. One day while playing with complete strangers, I chose this card. Because I didn’t want to sound conceited, or like I was bragging, I found myself tongue-tied and very uncomfortable. I bumbled through the card and the game went on. That situation gave me a whole lot to think about.

What that did for me was to give me a much broader perspective of what this game and these cards can evoke.

Today, right now, I can answer that question. Here are three things I appreciate about myself:

1. I love to love people, to connect with them on deep levels
2. I can see both sides of a story and that makes me a very good couples coach
3. I have a good sense of humor and that helps my clients (and friends) feel good

This is a good day because I can actually list more than that. But for now, that’s a good start.

Now it’s your turn. What are three things you appreciate about yourself? I’d love to hear.