Life is simple until we complicate it.<\/strong><\/div>\n <\/p>\n
As I now reflect back, this is so so true for me.\u00a0\u00a0I was so busy that I didn\u2019t give myself time to reflect on how busy I actually was.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s the point of all the effort if we don\u2019t enjoy things along the way?<\/p>\n
With constant reminders and nudges from my coaches & mentors & support group, I now make it a point to reflect on how far I\u2019ve come & enjoyed the journey.<\/p>\n
I now have a reminder in my calendar on the 1st of every month to celebrate.\u00a0 It\u2019s non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
The celebration doesn\u2019t have to be an over-the-top elaborate celebration.\u00a0 Last Friday, I spent a little extra time at my fitness club.\u00a0 I enjoyed the hot tub and steam room.\u00a0 While relaxing, I reflected on the last month.\u00a0 Not only the good, but the bad as well.\u00a0 I learn from both.<\/p>\n
I use these monthly celebrations as a motivator.<\/span>\u00a0 I now associate my monthly efforts with a month end celebration.\u00a0 It gives me a little extra something to look forward to.<\/p>\nThis new practice has really helped me appreciate how far I\u2019ve actually come.\u00a0 I\u2019m not always constantly living for the future.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time to turn it over to you\u2026
\n\u2026 over the last month or two, what are some things that you haven\u2019t yet appreciated?
\n\u2026 what are some ways you would like to celebrate your journey?<\/p>\n
I hope this post has got you thinking.<\/p>\n
Registration opens soon for my new Best Year Ever program.\u00a0 It\u2019s a quick + easy 12 day program to kickstart your year with momentum &\u00a0help you create more things to celebrate.<\/span>\u00a0 The program is only $12.\u00a0 That\u2019s right, a buck a day.<\/p>\nCommit to 2021. & beyond.\u00a0 Commit to yourself.<\/p>\n
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