I have had an amazing few days! It occurs to me, I need to celebrate my success! All too often, I focus on my problems not my successes. It is easy to do when I am suffering pain or feeling down. How about you? Do you remember to celebrate your successes?
Whether it is big or small, we deserve to celebrate our wins. What do I put in the success category? It might be as simple as remembering to encourage someone else to have a good day. Alternatively, it may be as big as recognition for a job well done at work.
How to Celebrate
There are many inexpensive ways to celebrate. Sometimes, giving yourself recognition for changing a thought pattern is enough. Other times, you need to throw a big celebration (graduation is a good example).
Sometimes, I celebrate with a cup of coffee and entertaining reading. Other times, I take my husband out to dinner. Even when my budget is stretched, I still celebrate by taking my dog for a walk in the woods (or something that does not cost money.)
Anything that I do to recognize my success will help reinforce the behavior that gave me the win!
Why Celebrate Success?
As I just stated, when we actively recognize the things that have gone well in our day, we begin to make those things a healthy habit.
Secondly, as a child, I did not receive recognition from the people that matter to me the most. Therefore, I was trained to see failure. Because I make celebrating a part of my days, I am truly happier with a stronger self esteem.
My challenge for you is to recognize and celebrate your successes. Above all, you deserve recognition!
Leave a comment below and let me know other ways that help you recognize and celebrate your successes.
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