The lovely @tamacvet nominated me for this original challenge of hers more than a month ago. I was on a steem roll back then but then life happened. I won't go into details because it just sounds like whining. And I don't like to be a whiner. Even though I know I am one. I would much rather be the ''suck it up, buttercup'' kind of person. So...let's do this:

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image source, with a twist

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Why do you think it's important? (if you think so)

I don't know really. Never gave it much thought prior to this. I don't really like my self all that much which is actually surprising considering the time I spent overthinking everything I do. But the more I think about it the more I come to think that yes, it is. Why? Because like with everything else, if you know yourself you can more easily organize your life and live more successful, fulfilling and efficient life. I'm all into dog training and managing my kids with my dog and my job. It's crazy, to say the least. But knowing my kids and my dog and their reactions do make my planning and managing through the day easier.
If I knew my self better I would know I took on more than I can chew and I would maybe be more realistic about my abilities and not make life harder for everyone around me. We have a saying here in Croatia: The way to hell is made of good intentions. Which takes me to my other point

What do you know about yourself by now?

I know quite a few stuff actually. Like I always overestimate my abilities. I keep taking on more stuff than I can handle: more kids, more pets, more work, more volunteering. I know I am a master of failing. I know how it is to battle depression. I also know how it feels you are a constant loser in that battle. I know how it is to feel enormous pride, thanks to my kids. I know how it feels to be unconditionally loved. Thanks to my kids.
I know I'm still getting up no matter how beaten down and I try again. I know I still can't promise I'll keep moving on forever because the further this goes the harder it gets but I can promise I'll try to. Sometimes I'm so happy no one reads these posts of mine. I know I'm a plačipizda. That would be a huge ass whiner in English. It's a cute endemic term of ours. Depicts a person who cries for everything.
I know that if I were in a better place in life I would write a nicer post but I'm not. And I can't. I wish I could though. Maybe I'll get there.
And so I turned the challenge into a whiney rant. Go me! :)

Nominations - challenge someone to do the same!

I cruise around few communities here on Steemit. Or more precisely I lurk. Because I'm not an active participant. But I haven't noticed this great challenge spreading through them so I nominate two great ambassadors and champions for mom community, food community and women community:

@keciah, @amy-goodrich and @amelialambert

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Here is what you need to answer:

Why do you think it's important? (if you think so)
What do you know about yourself by now?
Nominations - challenge someone to do the same! philosophy

You can use #knowyourself tag as well!

Read about this challenge by @tamacvet and a great entry from my good friend @dumar022