I love this phrase: I am what I am. And I mean it, when I say it. Do you know how powerful this phrase is? Do you know how true this is?
I love to say this phrase out loud whenever I encounter something bothering.
Sometimes you may want to say this loud, but might hold back thinking that you might be rude. But you aren’t rude if you say this to someone. You are in fact being bold and realistic.
You are being practical.
You want to move on.
You don’t want anything to bother you and stop you from progressing.
“I am what I am” will help you move on.
Gives oodles of self confidence
When I say this to myself or to someone else, I feel so confident. I feel so bold and so renewed. And I also enjoy the fact that I accept myself for what I am.
This is great for you if you could exercise this.
I feel on top of everything else. When there is something that bothers me, or if I regret a crucial decision I’ve made in the past, I say this to myself.
It helps me overcome the small or big features of “me” that bother me. I now move on and don’t get stuck at any point because of anything about myself that bothers me.
Keeps the haters away
Oh this one is a biggie. You know, haters are everywhere, and they will be always haters. You can never please them, and you never have to. Just say this to the haters.
One of the biggest issue in dealing with the haters is to keep them away from you and make them stop bugging you. And you have to keep them off your head.
Haters and their awful comments can really get into your heads; it can stop you from keeping your focus on actual things you need to be focusing on. They might bother you.
They might put you in the height of confusion as to whether you should end up pleasing them (doing what they suggest) or go your way.
Instead of battling with your own self and sub-conscious mind, you can just let them know that you are what you are and they can go and find something better to do.
I personally find this to be the easiest and most convenient methods to battle the haters.
Molds self
Saying this phrase to yourself repeatedly helps you mold yourself. This works very well. “I am what I am” also means that you will be what you believe in.
This means that you can mold yourself with the the way you think.
If you think positive that will be reflected in your personality. If you are a negative thinker… you know what I mean.
Saying “I am what I am” repeatedly to yourself ensures that you are taking care of keeping yourself well molded.
Takeaway
Do you use this phrase? Do you hold back? Have you used it in any of the ways I’ve mentioned here? Do you have any different perspectives or insights?
Please open up in the comments!
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Hi Jane,
This is great advice – it’s so easy to tie yourself in knots trying to be someone or something that you’re not, in order to be accepted and appreciated by other people.
It’s very liberating to be able to accept yourself as you are – that’s not to say that you don’t still strive to grow and develop as a person, but I think it’s easier to do that when you’re starting point is one of self-acceptance and self-confidence.
Thanks for a very inspiring post,
Sue
Hi Jane,
I also love this phrase. I always say this to myself especially when I am misjudged and misinterpreted by other people. I am what I am and I don’t have to impress anyone!
You can’t impress everybody at the same time. Amp up that confidence and accept the fact that when you have haters, that’s because you have something that they don’t have. your spirit. Thanks for this!
Self-confidence is one of the best assets that you can have in order to command respect and gain people’s genuine attention. Thanks for sharing!
At first, I thought you are talking about Yahweh when you said I am who I am, but this is a wonderful and very enlightening post though. Thanks!
Confidence is by far one of the best things to consider when you’re establishing a name for your self. Keep writing Jane!
Having the best vibes and inspiring spirit helps a lot. Ditch the haters, and be that bashing, confident, bubbly self that you are. Your post is very empowering by the way.
Hello again Jane! I’ve been following your blog for quite a while and you never failed to impress me with your inspiring and empowering posts.
Ignore the haters dear, they’re actually there to try to make life miserable for you. Now if you succumb to their bitter charm, then I’m sorry. Thanks for this post dear~!
I love this quote Jane “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” This phrase I am what I am can be magical for people. We should all believe in ourselves, no matter whatever it is. Not having a brain and thoughts of ones own is not really a good thing. I use this phrase very often in life too. Thanks for the share.
I’m what I’m attitude builds a strong personality which is not very easily influenced or manipulated. I could not agree less with everything you have mentioned in here. Great share.
I have used this phrase many a times, as in this world there are always people around who tries to mold you according to them. So whenever I encounter them, instead of surrendering to them, I say I am what I am, love me or hate me. It is surely something that give a lot of confidence.
Thanks for another enlightening share Jane . You have rightly put that this phrase does give oodles of self confidence and makes us feel happy about the way we are .. Our personality is a reflection of what we feel about ourselves deep inside .
Yes, I am what I am and I will be what I want to be. Thanks! That helps a lot! Bookmarked!
I guess one of the keys is to not compare yourself to others. We can’t impress everybody. Even being at your most desirable behavior, you can still have haters. Don’t mind the haters. just be yourself and always keep in mind that you’re the real you.
Hi Jane;
Listen to this song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-O_h-BKY2k
Universe all tries to give you lessons. I landed up here while I was checking out something. You made me realize that I was trying to please everyone but I forgot I need to live for myself. Plese myself. Thanks a lot Jane.