I don’t know about you, but I find it easy to breeze past my accomplishments while trying to juggle school, work, and life! It is important to take the time and recognize our achievements, whether big or small.
Celebrating your success can help boost your self-confidence and motivate you to achieve more. It feels good in the moment to recognize your wins and it also can lead to more success in the future.
Here are three ways you can celebrate your success.
Take Time for Yourself
After achieving a goal, find a way to celebrate that refuels you! Take part in something you enjoy and that will refresh you after the hard work you’ve done. Some examples include:
- Get dinner with friends or a loved one.
- Schedule a spa treatment.
- Order takeout and have a movie night.
- Go on a walk or jog outdoors.
- Visit a new coffee shop.
- Try a new hobby.
Practice Gratitude
Take time to think about the goal you achieved and the many things that had to take place in order for you to attain that goal!
A few ways you can do this include:
- Share your success with a friend.
- Write a thank-you card to someone who helped you along this journey.
- Start a gratitude journal.
- Say, “thank you” out loud to friends, coworkers, and family.
Reflect
Reflection allows you to look at the journey that led you to success. It lets you identify what went well, what could have been improved, and how you are best motivated.
Here are a few questions to help you reflect:
- What did I do well?
- What strengths did I use?
- What skills did I gain?
- What would I change for next time?
- Was there a challenge I faced?
- What did I enjoy most?
- What did I learn?
Achievements are worth celebrating! The next time you accomplish a goal, receive an award, or reach success, challenge yourself to pause and celebrate. Take time for yourself, practice gratitude, and reflect on the experience. If you're ready to move on to conquering your next big achievement, visit our programs page and consider starting your new degree today.
