It is difficult to list the ten character traits I most admire in others but here goes (in no certain order):
l. Loving
2. Empathetic
3. Tenacious
4. Compassionate
5. Conscientious
6. Confident
7. Mentally tough
8. Joyful
9. Positive
10. Saying no
The above traits were role modeled by my parents, teachers and other adults as well as young people in my life. By directing my energy to only those matters within my power, I am able to stay focused on what is important to me in my life.
This is a good exercise to take stock of your life and where you want it to head in the future. Learning to say no as parents and working adults is necessary for self esteem. It takes a measure of strength to say no to requests. It means you are able to spend your time with those tasks you deem necessary for your own self preservation and happiness.
So, dear readers, what traits do you most admire in others or possess yourself?
Dr. Mary Ann Niemczura 
I admire all those traits Mary Ann.
May I add self-discipline?
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Balroop-thank you for the comment. I too admire self-discipline. I had a much longer list but tried to limit myself. Emotionally intelligent folks exercise the trait you admire. Self-discipline would be a good blog/book topic! In your spare time. ^__^ Hope your weekend is full of happiness. oxox
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May I add gratitude to your list?
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Thank you, Peter. Gratitude it is. We should be grateful to put our two feet on the floor and be glad we are alive another day! I love it. Enjoy the weekend. I am grateful for your comments.
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Excellent list and reminder of what’s importnant, Mary Ann! I wouldn’t want to delete any of them, so would have to add #11 to mine: Enthusiastic! ❤
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Bette – you and I both love enthusiastic folks. Thank you for your kind comment and enjoy the weekend. “”__””
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You’re so right, Mary Ann ❤ You have a lovely weekend too! xo
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Thank you, Bette. There is a colorful blanket of maple tree leaves in the neighbor’s yard which I gaze at from a window upstairs. I love those colors. Autumn is drawing to a close with a colorful exit! Have a good week. oxox
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Mary, Ann, you’re right that we often pick up on the character traits instilled in us since young by our parents, carers, teachers. A superb list and I agree with all of them … I’d add kindness, generosity – and not just of money but with time, and self. Yep, it’s hard learning to say no but now I’m quite adept at this! A lovely post, Mary Ann and I will be pondering other traits during the day! 😀
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Annika – I truly enjoy your sage words. So happy you liked the list as well. Kindness, generosity are definitely great additions. The best “thing” we can gift others is our TIME. Trying to keep the list on a smaller scale proved more difficult than I anticipated. My blogger friends have been there with great additions. Grateful for you and your comments. Thank you once more. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Hi Dr Mary Ann Niemczura and Annika Perry,
I would like to add “considerate”, “enlightened” and “multidisciplinary”. 🙂
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Great choices indeed. The list could go on and on. Enjoy your week ahead.
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