| One of my big missions in life is to see everyone | | | | 1. When we celebrate ourselves as a whole, we put |
| celebrate themselves. When my clients walk in the | | | | our priorities into perspective. |
| door of my office or speak with me on the phone, | | | | 2. When we celebrate our accomplishments, no |
| the first thing they hear me say is, "How are you?" I | | | | matter how small or insignificant, we remind ourselves |
| mean this in the most sincere sense of the phrase. | | | | that we are worth celebrating. |
| The second question I always ask is, "What | | | | 3. When we celebrate our failures, we acknowledge |
| happened since I saw/spoke with you last?" This is | | | | the truths that emerge while gently offering |
| often perceived as the most important question. It is | | | | ourselves forgiveness. This kind of celebration is the |
| not. | | | | beginning of self-compassion. |
| The most important question is, "How did you | | | | 4. When we celebrate ourselves, we are better able |
| celebrate that?" | | | | to see ourselves in a truthful light - the kind of light |
| No matter the outcome of the first and second | | | | that encourages positive self image, courage, and |
| question, the third question holds the most valuable | | | | confidence. |
| information for potential personal growth. Too often, | | | | 5. When we celebrate, our psyche is in a better |
| we forget to celebrate ourselves, our | | | | frame of mind to honestly, deeply connect with |
| accomplishments, our failures. Yes, I did just say that | | | | others. |
| we fail to celebrate our failures. They hold a wealth | | | | 6. Celebration gives us something to look forward to, |
| of information for us, if we can see past the short | | | | especially when times are tough. As we make |
| term pain or discomfort. | | | | celebration a daily ritual, we naturally and easily find |
| The events of our past hold little value for us unless | | | | big and small events to look forward to. Looking |
| we take them seriously by honoring them, accepting | | | | forward in this positive way creates hope. Hope is |
| them, and giving thanks for them. This is celebration. | | | | the inner light that creates life. |
| Celebration does not always mean holding a party, or | | | | 7. Celebration is good for your soul. It is just plain |
| feeling intense happiness. It is the simple act of | | | | joy-full! There is no cost, and you do not need to be |
| honoring ourselves. | | | | a reason to celebrate; life itself is worth celebrating! |
| Here are the top 7 reasons to celebrate yourself: | | | | So, go ahead, celebrate something today! |