Celebrate You!

Congratulations!

Way to go!

I knew you could do it!

Great job!

I appreciate you!

Yah, you’re one step closer!

How often do you hear these words?

How often do you say them?

When was the last time you celebrated you? Gave yourself a good pat on the back?

If it’s been awhile, stop right now, close your eyes and say – “I’m amazing!”

It’s important to recognize and reward our progress. It builds self-esteem and confidence. Celebrating the small steps in a large project helps keep the momentum going. It makes the next step easier.

When I was in the corporate world, I kept an email folder called – Kudos. Anytime someone sent me an email saying thank you are mentioning what a great job I had done, I put it there. When I was having a rough day, I looked at it and read some of the emails. After reading some, I felt like I could face anything.

Over time, I learned to celebrate myself without looking to that folder.

I invite you to do the same.

Here are some examples of ways to celebrate you and pat yourself on the back...

You stepped out of your comfort zone. YAY!
You helped a friend. YAY!
You smiled and said hello to a stranger. YAY!
You thanked someone. YAY!
You accepted responsibility, instead of pointing a finger. YAY!
You shoveled a neighbor’s sidewalk. YAY!
You… add your own. YAY!

Vibrant Living Tip

At least twice a day, stop and look back on the things you have accomplished. It’s easy to see the things we haven’t done. I invite you to really look at all the things you have done. No matter how big or small. Even if there is more to do, say – “Yay, I did that!”

Find ways to celebrate and be proud of the steps along the way. Be creative. Have fun.

Notice how you feel after.

Vibrant Living Take Away

As you celebrate each step, you will find that things happen easier and faster. And it is way more fun.

Reach around and give yourself a pat on the back!

I believe in you!

Until next time... Live Vibrantly!

Lynn Tranchell