tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post7877673323581727668..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: IT'S TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR STRENGTHSLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-26465963858575243372020-08-31T17:42:27.101+08:002020-08-31T17:42:27.101+08:00Hi Denyse - of course I'll be continuing to li...Hi Denyse - of course I'll be continuing to link up - the fact that you've managed to keep your party going for so long is such a statement in regard to your diligence and willingness to invest in helping others xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-12811856224027730252020-08-31T17:41:23.653+08:002020-08-31T17:41:23.653+08:00Oh Kathleen thank you so much - I appreciate that ...Oh Kathleen thank you so much - I appreciate that coming from you (as well as Erica) and makes me think I still need to do a lot of work on myself to be able to hear stuff like that without immediately wanting to deny it. I hope I'll keep growing in all those areas and be able to own them one day x And thanks so much for the feature xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-15297795080383494222020-08-31T17:40:02.022+08:002020-08-31T17:40:02.022+08:00Exactly Laurie! It's so ingrained to negate an...Exactly Laurie! It's so ingrained to negate any compliments and to talk ourselves down. I'm finding it such a difficult process to learn to say what's good about me and not feel like I'm blowing my own trumpet. I guess these lessons take longer to learn if you've been locked into a mindset of "humbleness/self doubt" for decades.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-5430380555852960082020-08-31T17:38:15.855+08:002020-08-31T17:38:15.855+08:00Melissa I look at all you're achieving and I t...Melissa I look at all you're achieving and I think you're the poster child for being able to work with your strengths and make amazing things happen xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31139609166639739092020-08-31T17:37:40.851+08:002020-08-31T17:37:40.851+08:00I think we all feel a little bit that way Di - pas...I think we all feel a little bit that way Di - passively sitting back and allowing ourselves to be walked over is definitely a thing of the past!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69060941613764081512020-08-19T17:15:58.430+08:002020-08-19T17:15:58.430+08:00It's good to take a look at ourselves as if we...It's good to take a look at ourselves as if we are observers. That's something my husband taught me. It takes some of the 'awww' out of it. Glad to know you are continuing to link up!!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up this week for #LifeThisWeek. Next week the optional prompt is 34/51 Self-Care Stories. #5. 24.8.2020 and I hope to see you there. Take care, Denyse.Denyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50461510955277734432020-08-19T09:09:48.132+08:002020-08-19T09:09:48.132+08:00Hi Leanne, if I may I want to quote Erika, 'Wh...Hi Leanne, if I may I want to quote Erika, 'When I think of Leanne, I think of genuine, vulnerable, caring, smart, funny, thoughtful, asks the difficult questions, changes people’s lives. I know you have changed mine.' I would say that is so true of you, so thank you. We will feature your post in the next Blogger's Pit Stop.<br />KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82780066183348835232020-08-18T02:17:38.910+08:002020-08-18T02:17:38.910+08:00Leanne, you always make me think when I read your ...Leanne, you always make me think when I read your posts. That's one of the reasons I love this blog so much. Being self-confident without being over-confident is a balancing act for sure. Even more for women than men. When we name something about ourselves we are proud of, we are going against all those years of being warned about bragging.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91703089463829240802020-08-17T13:24:28.903+08:002020-08-17T13:24:28.903+08:00This absolutely resonated with me. Thank you for s...This absolutely resonated with me. Thank you for sharing. One to come back to, for sure. Melissa {Suger}https://www.blogger.com/profile/10297932355360477833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-23485706035855905872020-08-17T11:41:12.565+08:002020-08-17T11:41:12.565+08:00I'm getting more sure of myself with age, but ...I'm getting more sure of myself with age, but I think it's mainly a matter of I'm less willing to let anyone take advantage of me!<br /><br />Di from <a href="http://maxtheunicorn.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Max The Unicorn</a>Di from Max The Unicornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11332354464530426852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-26640953573601834142020-08-17T09:31:42.509+08:002020-08-17T09:31:42.509+08:00Hi Christie - well done on being able to name five...Hi Christie - well done on being able to name five - I had to take a quiz to figure out what some of mine were! I think having a parent who is your cheerleader when you're young makes a world of difference and I truly hope that's what my children can say about us as parents throughout their lives xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-54879285849482353582020-08-17T09:28:49.556+08:002020-08-17T09:28:49.556+08:00Hi Jen - we're finishing it at the end of Augu...Hi Jen - we're finishing it at the end of August - so we only mentioned it briefly in the latest MLSTL party and we'll put it in again over the next two. I know what you mean about the great friendships and connections, but Sue and I felt it had run its course and wasn't quite what we wanted to do any more (although Sue is now thinking about running it monthly???) <br />I'll still be following a lot of those who link up and will visit to comment and say hi - it just takes the weekly pressure off for now and that's what we both needed for different reasons. xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44635534825820329612020-08-16T02:17:25.588+08:002020-08-16T02:17:25.588+08:00What I love about these things, Pat, is that wheth...What I love about these things, Pat, is that whether you believe in astrology or not, it gets you thinking about yourself and looking at qualities you have or would like to develop in yourself.Christie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9207539102753369402020-08-16T02:14:44.847+08:002020-08-16T02:14:44.847+08:00I can relate to much of what you say, Leanne. I gr...I can relate to much of what you say, Leanne. I grew up thinking it was unattractive to "toot your own horn." My mother, however, was free with compliments, so that helps me see that I have special, positive traits. I just have a hard time saying them out loud (or writing them down, as the case may be). If I were to say five things I like about myself off the top of my head, they would be 1) My ability to stay calm and think things through before I react; 2) my willingness to be honest with myself and strive for improvement without beating myself up over imperfections; 3) my ability to look for the good in others and get along with most everyone; 4) my open-mindedness and desire to learn; 5) the way I take care of myself--mind, body, and spirit. That was a little more difficult than I expected! Thanks for suggesting the exercise.Christie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31054822485674664132020-08-15T12:39:13.776+08:002020-08-15T12:39:13.776+08:00Hi Leanne, I have popped in again, as I've jus...Hi Leanne, I have popped in again, as I've just heard that #MLSTL has now finished. I don't know how, but I missed this announcement during the week. I feel very sad that it's over but understand that nothing lasts forever. I wanted to say thankyou so much for the time you have put into making the link up possible. I've met some wonderful midlife bloggers, for which I'm very grateful. xxJennifer Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775109431603341328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68067431483490269772020-08-15T02:49:29.749+08:002020-08-15T02:49:29.749+08:00Oh, Leanne, I'm very close to tears, thank you...Oh, Leanne, I'm very close to tears, thank you.xxCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18249932461932536479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-18311459532606187982020-08-14T13:38:27.638+08:002020-08-14T13:38:27.638+08:00Hi Cheryl - you need to start with resilience, cou...Hi Cheryl - you need to start with resilience, courage, optimism, friendliness - and the list would continue from there. The life you're living is so intriguing for the rest of us who sit safely at home - so you're definitely an inspiration. xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63288271572748066792020-08-14T13:37:17.021+08:002020-08-14T13:37:17.021+08:00Hi Denyse - I'll definitely be visiting you on...Hi Denyse - I'll definitely be visiting you on Mondays to stay in touch. I'm so pleased you've managed to maintain the momentum with your party. Sue and I feel like we've reached the end and we want to stop before it becomes too much of a chore. Keeping in touch is so important though - so I'll be partying with you each week into the future. xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-49369947230819644042020-08-14T13:35:53.700+08:002020-08-14T13:35:53.700+08:00That's really interesting Amy - quite differen...That's really interesting Amy - quite different to what I would have expected - maybe you need to give them the url for your blog and let them get to know you better? Well done on being able to be so self-confident despite the negativity you're surrounded by.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9596915139438021712020-08-14T13:34:50.554+08:002020-08-14T13:34:50.554+08:00Hi Jennifer - now I want to spend a day or two wit...Hi Jennifer - now I want to spend a day or two with you (at least) you sound like the perfect friend and confidante! I think the qualities that include empathy in all its different facets are huge assets to have. I'm still working on that area - but the last few years of work taught me a lot about empathy and how to use it productively and not allow it to be sucked down a destructive road by someone who was overly dependent on support.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59959771385162322662020-08-14T13:32:37.635+08:002020-08-14T13:32:37.635+08:00Hi Christina - I know exactly where you're com...Hi Christina - I know exactly where you're coming from. I struggled with it so much that I had to Google search a quiz to find my five! Isn't it a little bit sad that we can reach our 50's and not have those five qualities instantly at the tip of our tongues? But it's never too late. And I'm loving your confidence with where you want to take your blogging journey - much more proactive than I've been!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59592018737547529382020-08-14T13:30:57.347+08:002020-08-14T13:30:57.347+08:00You're right Enda - but I'd be happy to ju...You're right Enda - but I'd be happy to just know mine without having to stop and take a quiz to figure them out! I think blokes are a little more self-aware and less self-sacrificing than their female counterparts in my generationn - so maybe that helps?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-3185411169686320142020-08-14T13:29:47.607+08:002020-08-14T13:29:47.607+08:00Me too Jennifer - to see my kids thriving in ways ...Me too Jennifer - to see my kids thriving in ways I never dreamed of for myself makes my heart both happy and sad - sooooo happy for them - and a little sad for what I might have accomplished with a little more encouragement and positive input. But such is life and it's never too late to challenge ourselves to be our best - I'm hoping there's still more for me in the years ahead.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24275990352135963252020-08-14T13:28:09.658+08:002020-08-14T13:28:09.658+08:00Hi Suzanne - I look at my children and am so amaze...Hi Suzanne - I look at my children and am so amazed that we created these confident people who are achieving all they set their minds to. I think encouraging them and articulating their strengths often really has an impact on their self perception. I'm so glad the lack of confidence stopped with me and didn't pass on to the next generation. Isn't it lovely to be able to look at our children and feel so proud to have parented them? xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80479758626577146122020-08-14T13:26:10.572+08:002020-08-14T13:26:10.572+08:00Hi Natalie - you are rarer than you realize - wome...Hi Natalie - you are rarer than you realize - women in our age group often struggle with being able to articulate their strengths without feeling awkward in the process. I think we all need to take a leaf out of your book and allow ourselves the grace to say what we're good at and just enjoy being so self-confident.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com