Do you celebrate your successes? It’s very easy for us to focus on the negative and think badly about ourselves for small mistakes and failures. We are quick to put ourselves down and though blame for failing comes easily we almost never celebrate success. Goals generally aren’t easy to reach. They take hard work and perseverance. It is easy to forget to take that victory lap.
It is easy to become preoccupied with our mistakes. If we are aware, our failures can be our learning moments. Nevertheless it is our wins that keep us going.
Why you should celebrate success
- We build success on success. That helps us see we can be successful again. Celebrating success is an important part of building self-confidence.
- We need to see how far we have come. If we acknowledge our wins we are forced to review progress on our goals. As we achieve one forward step we focus on our next move helping us not only know what we’ve done but strive to achieve more.
- Individual milestones can help to make us more resilient when we suffer setbacks. If we hit a roadblock we can look back, refocus and know that this setback is only temporary. You’ve been successful before and you will again.
- Feeling successful actually causes chemical changes in our bodies and releases endorphins into our brains. This good feeling reinforces success and makes us more likely to want to do it again.
How you celebrate success is up to you. Do it quietly. Pat yourself on the back. Check something off your list with a flourish. Or reward yourself with a cup of coffee, a moment favorite song, some self-reflection. “Wow you did good. “ You’ll feel re-energized and ready for new goals.
Celebrate with more pizzaz.
How about a victory dance? Moving the body in a new way can give you confidence and energy. Try it. Next time you achieve a goal, put on your favorite song and dance. Do something physical, yoga or take a walk outside, sing, look yourself in the mirror and take a bow. Use your achievement to celebrate success and lift your mood.
Loud or quiet. Calm or excited. Just be grateful and always celebrate accomplishments – no matter how small. Every step forward is progress and tracking that progress let’s you see how far you have come. It really will help you stay positive and that positivity will propel you forward.
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