Celebrate All Wins, No Matter How Small

Well, my weekend was full! As you can see, I went to the best hairstylist in town and boy did she deliver! I highly recommend as long as you don't mind that she has no regard for the pain she causes when trying to attach the hair ties to your head. (haha) 

      If you read a previous post, I talked about how self-care was not something I was very focused on in prior years. I was so busy filling up everyone else's cups around me that I forgot to do what was needed to fill up my coffee pot. So eventually, I was trying to fill up others running on coffee fumes. You get where I am going with this. 

       I knew that it was good for me to work on figuring out how to do that, but I was not understanding the bigger impact it had, not just on me, but for those around me. I also kept putting it off as if there would magically be a moment that I was going to be motivated to do it, or have the right amount of time, and so on and so forth. 

The truth? Well, I needed to fill up my own coffee pot, and after this weekend I felt full; replenished for the start of the week. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone a couple times and made sure to connect with others. I went to hot yoga as part of a local event. I had NEVER done it before and went even with so many unknowns (who was going to be there, what to expect, etc.). I walked away feeling proud of myself for my new adventures. I definitely gave myself kudos for the things that I did that were out of my comfort zone, were to provide self-care and fill up my coffee pot, and that allowed me to continue to grow.  

    Remember this, celebrate the wins, no matter how small they may feel! Every small win adds up and they all matter. Just like we praise our kids for doing great on a test, or trying a new sport, don't forget to praise yourself!

Every little win we celebrate teaches our kids that caring for yourself matters! 

I hope you have had a great week so far!

You got this!