Originally Posted By Lisann22 2 parter today: If you could change one thing about your personality that you deem negative what would it be? Is there a person in your life that has a characteristic you wish you had more of?
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I wish I could stand up for myself more and be more forceful. I have a hard time speaking up when I disagree with someone or when I feel I'm being treated unfairly. I have a previous co-worker and a good friend who has no problems with this. I should take lessons from her.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I have a short temper. I'd like to change that. I don't get super nasty but I blow off a little too easily. Now, don't ask another one of these stupid questions!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, sorry...still working on it. I wish I had my bosses hair. I wish I had anyone's hair.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I wish I were more physically fit. I wish I were as intelligent as Isaac Newton, truly one of the greatest minds of all history.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Just one thing?! There are really two biggies for me, but I guess I'll narrow it down to one. I wish I were more patient, with less of a short fuze. On one hand, I explode... but then I get over things unusually fast. I really never hold a grudge (probably to a fault), and I certainly never stew over things. I get mad, get over it, and let it go. On the other, though, I wish I were more patient and didn't overreact so easily. My mom was a *saint* in that way, and I strive on a daily basis to be more like her.
Originally Posted By Ursula 1. I wish I were better and faster at making up my mind. I always see both sides of anything, so I can never decide. This seems to hurt me most at work. 2. There is an executive at Paramount who I am friendly with because she's very close with a lady I work with in my department. When this executive is at any of my facilities, people swarm on her every word. She is just so good at what she does and she makes the best and fastest decisions. I've been lobbying to get to know her better on a working level. (and that she thinks I've the brightest in my office doesn't hurt, either!)
Originally Posted By DlandJB I stress out too easily about little things, I am a constant worrier and it takes its toll on me physically. I wish I was more like my DH, who seems to handle things a lot easier than I do.
Originally Posted By trailsend I feel exactly as sherrytodd does: I wish I could stand up for myself more and be more forceful. I have a hard time speaking up when I disagree with someone or when I feel I'm being treated unfairly. The characteristic I would like is what my husband has ~ negative things simply roll off and do not hamper his decision making.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m <<If you could change one thing about your personality that you deem negative what would it be? Is there a person in your life that has a characteristic you wish you had more of?>> Yes to the first question. I wish I was more outgoing and self confident. But I am working on it. Yes to the second question....lot of people. Basically any woman that can walk into a room full of strangers and feel welcome, or start up a conversation with anyone. I'm the type that would slink in the corner and keep to myself. Which is probably why I feel so at home at LP, but felt a little overwhelmed at the meet last year.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m <<On one hand, I explode... but then I get over things unusually fast. I really never hold a grudge (probably to a fault), and I certainly never stew over things. I get mad, get over it, and let it go. >> I don't get over things easily, I stew....and stew....and stew. That's another fault of mine. <<I stress out too easily about little things, I am a constant worrier and it takes its toll on me physically.>> My Mom is like that, and it drives me batty. LOL....sorry DlandJB, no offense intended. But she actually causes herself a lot of anxiety because of how much she worries.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess ^^^ I am the same way -- BIG time worrier/obsessor! I know it drives everyone around me crazy, but I can't seem to help it. I envy & admire those who can be so carefree and have such laid back attitudes! Isn't it funny how we all have different things aspects of our personalities that are either struggles or things that come effortlessly for us? Like this <<Basically any woman that can walk into a room full of strangers and feel welcome, or start up a conversation with anyone.>> See, and anymore, I never even think about that! I love large groups of people, love meeting new folks, etc. In fact, I tend to seek out shy people (most of my friends are pretty shy) because I want to make them feel comfortable! I was painfully shy as a kid, so I can completely relate. Not sure what happened somewhere between childhood and adulthood, but I'm sure a few people wish I were more like the old me. ROFL!
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m ^^LOL, you're too funny. I'm not sure I'd trade the shyness/insecurity for the anxiety though. My mom just totally worries about EVERYTHING all of the time. I understand people worry about things, I do myself...but she takes it to an extreme. Hopefully you aren't that way. LOL (But, my MOm is also great at starting up conversations with strangers.....go figure!)
