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Celebrating Little Victories

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This weekend was a big deal at my house.                                             

My soon-to-be 1st grader got to pick out school supplies and my 3-year old got a big boy bed. It was excitement all around. Happy, smiling faces. Self-assured, confident walks. Mutual admiration for each others milestones.

I watched these two strut around the whole weekend cocksure and grinning, all the while my husband and I continued to praise them for their accomplishments, increasing their excitement and joy. I wondered, “Gee, do we grown ups celebrate little victories as robustly as kids do?”. I don’t think so. At least, I don’t, nor do the folks I know around me. We more or less brush them off. Oh well, big deal.

So, why is that? When you get a promotion at work do you celebrate? If you’ve recently run a race, taken (and passed) a test, been awarded something, etc. do you celebrate or tell people? I know most people definitely brag about their children’s victories before they do their own.

It’s important to pat yourself on the back or give yourself credit. When you’ve worked hard for something, you DESERVE to be rewarded or praised. Just as we treat our children, friends, and family with praise when they succeed at something, we should do the same with ourselves. Praise yourself and live joyfully in your moment.





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4 Responses to “Celebrating Little Victories”
  1. Sharad @PowerCV says:
    July 28, 2009 at 10:26 am

    As the father of 3 kids – age 6, 4 and 2 (girl-boy-boy), this rings so true. Very well written.

  2. Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW says:
    July 28, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Sharad,

    I know, doesn’t it? After noticing my little ones, I thought about adults. It’s time to celebrate our own victories!

    You have your hands full over there. :) :)

    Thanks for the comment.

    Erin

  3. Joe Lavelle says:
    July 28, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Erin, I love this post! It is such an important point and I love the personal touch that you added. We are also in the market for the first big-boy-bed for our 2.5 year old! I am dreading the day he gets his freedom :) Have a great week! Joe

  4. Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW says:
    July 29, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Hi Joe!

    Thanks. I know. I was dreading it, but he turned 3 in April, so I quit dragging my feet and swapped out the bed in the spare room. He hasn’t left the room, so that’s a good thing.
    :) Good luck with YOUR big boy bed. Time flies, doesn’t it?

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