Celebrate Yourself

We talked about dreams and goals and achievements.  We talked about making plans and about moving forward. 

But what about the little things you have accomplished?  Have you celebrated them?

We sometimes joke about the people who want praise for doing the things all adults should be doing.  We get upset because Aunt Suzy talks non-stop about the housework she finished today.  Uncle Joe made it to work on time.  Your son “babysat” his children today so his wife could go grocery shopping.  In your head you grumble, “Yes.  Way to do what all other adults have to do!  I’ve been doing these things for years.  Where’s my parade?”

Know that it is okay to celebrate your own accomplishments.  It’s okay to make a big deal and celebrate the fact that you got dressed today, you brushed your teeth, or you only ate one serving of ice cream.  Way to go!  Be proud of yourself!

Now take that feeling of accomplishment out into the real world with you.  Keep accomplishing the small tasks one at a time.  Before you know it, you will have made it through the tasks you thought were too hard to accomplish.