Let's face it, life is full of ups and downs. Some days are just better than others and the scenarios of joy we experience can be benign and make us smile genuinely. Other days are not so positive and we're forced to deal with daily responsibilities that cause us stress in one way or another.
It seems like we are always striving for something, right? Whether it be material possessions, recognition, or just more followers on social media. Some people seem to think that if they don't get everything they want in life then it's a failure. But in reality, how many of us would succeed if we were determined with only one goal?
Nothing will ever satisfy you if you are never satisfied with what you already have. Whatever achievement you want to reach for, whatever goal lies ahead for your future, make sure to learn from it, accept it and celebrate it at all times because this is how we grow even further as individuals, as well as collectively as human race.
There are people who take their accomplishments for granted and never give themselves credit for anything they do. The reason for this is that there is a negativity bias in our brains that makes us believe that the only way to be successful at anything is if it's great enough to warrant recognition from society.
Every achievement is just a step in your journey. You've probably heard this before, but it's so true! Every step forward is one more chance to be proud of yourself, and every win is another opportunity to learn from the experience. When it comes to life, you can't always control what happens. You might get a promotion, or you might get fired. You might win a game of Scrabble, or you might lose. But all of those things are part of the journey.
When you celebrate your successes, you are acknowledging that something good has happened in your life, and that's an important part of being human. You've been knocked down and up again, and now here you are! That's something to be proud of!
And when it comes to work? Well, that's even more true for work than for life in general. Work is hard, and sometimes you have to take risks that don't pay off immediately. But just like everything else in life, if it doesn't pay off right away, it will eventually come around and if not with money or praise from other people, then with respect and admiration for what you did for yourself and your co-workers (or even customers!).
You know what? I think we all have a tendency to take things too seriously. We live in a world where people are constantly telling us how great we are, how hard we work, and how much we've accomplished. It's so easy to get caught up in the praise and feel like you have to be perfect at everything you do. But that's not true.
You can be proud of yourself for every little thing you accomplish. Celebrating is important because it helps you keep moving forward, no matter what. And it gives you the confidence to keep going even when times get tough. The truth is that it's the little things that make life worth living. You know what I mean?
When you're working on a project, and you finally get it done. When your team wins a game. When your kids make a new friend. And when you get that email from your boss saying that they think you deserve a raise, it's all these moments that make up your life as an individual, but also as part of a larger whole.
And that's why it's important to celebrate these achievements, no matter how small they may seem at the time. Because even if someone else has already gotten something done like this before you have, even if everyone else who has ever lived has already accomplished this feat, this still means something special to YOU.
It might not seem like much now, but when you look back on all of those moments later on in life, they'll be remembered fondly by both yourself and others who were involved with them at some point during their existence as well. So, keep pushing and keep winning, and don't forget to celebrate every win you get, no matter how small they might look to you or someone else.
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Wednesday August 17, 2022
Struggle here and there with very little to show, so there is need to celebrate our little achievement to attract bigger ones.