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Somewhere along the way, we have forgotten the importance of celebrating oursuccesses.
In the fast-paced society we live in today, its easy to get caught up in this vicious cycle.
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Why Celebrate Success?
In fact, pride is one of a select group of emotions that produces success.
And while willpower is quickly depleted, prosocial emotions actually become stronger the more we use them.
But that’s not all.
The positive emotions you experience when celebrating are highly contagious.
Just by celebrating your own success, you give others permission to do the same.
Celebrating vs. Rewarding
Celebrating your success is not the same thing as rewarding yourself.
A reward suggests that you reached the end of a process.
You have met your goal and earned your prize.
Celebrating is about appreciating the process.
Journal your progress to see how far youve come, even if you havent reached your ultimate goal yet.
It will help you stay positive, which is the key to continued success.
Celebrate your success by including your supporters.
Go out for a nice dinner and tell them how much they mean to you.
People like feeling genuinely appreciated.
Take Time For Yourself
Everyone needs to rest.
There is no better time to take a day off than when you have just accomplished something big.
Celebrate in fun ways that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Decide to celebrate in ways that speak to you and what you enjoy most.
An important piece of celebrating your success in healthy ways is to simply take the time to do it.
Enjoy your efforts, energy, and accomplishments.
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