Celebrate every step forward
Inspiring others: When you celebrate your own success, you inspire others to do the same, hence it creates a positive ripple effect that benefits everyone.
There are no hard-and-fast rules about how to celebrate your own success. The most important thing is to find what works for you.
Some ideas on how to celebrate every step forward include the following:
Appreciate yourself: Reflect on your progress and how you have reached the point you are today.
Treat yourself to something special: Sometimes, celebrating your success doesn’t cost you more than what you already have. You can celebrate yourself by having a hot water treat in the tub at home or you can simply have quality time with people who matter to you the most. This makes you feel energised to go after the next goal.
Share your success story with others:
Write down your story: Create a journal about your journey, thoughts or feelings. It will help you track your progress and appreciate how far you have come.
Create a victory jar: Every time you achieve something, write it down and put it in a jar. When you are feeling down, take a few pieces of paper and remind yourself of all things you have accomplished. These are few easy examples of the many ways to celebrate yourself.
Do not wait until you reach the finishing line. What if you never reach the finishing line?
I am reminded of the story of my uncle. He started building a house in one of Harare’s medium-density suburbs.
The project took several years to complete. I remember that for more than three years his family literally suffered because he would save every cent for the project. He even drove a very problematic Mazda 323 during that time.
When the house had reached the window level stage, we tried to convince him to celebrate that but to no avail.
He only wanted to celebrate once the project had been completed.
When the house reached roof level, my uncle got sick and we soon lost him.
His death was very painful for his family and friends who knew how determined he was to complete his house.
Sadly, the house was never completed because the breadwinner had passed on. The family ended up selling the incomplete house and bought one in the high-density suburbs.
Be challenged, inspired and encouraged to celebrate every step forward.