As moms, we often get hung up on the to-do list and thoughts of the future. What needs to be done tomorrow, next week, what will next year look like, how will you make it all come together? Although all of those things are important, as we are often the glue that holds everything and everyone together, it is really important to always celebrate growth and success, or what Charlie Sheen so eloquently tagged “WINNING.”
Any kind of celebration does a couple of things to your body and your mind. Your endorphins flow and you are left feeling exhilarated, confident, and ready to take on the world. Even the small things are worthy of celebration. Is the to-do list long and you managed to get a couple of things checked off, and you did them really well?
Were you able to help a friend through something and left them feeling loved and supported? Were you able to do something special to pamper yourself today? All of those are worthy moments! Celebrations reinforce future success, so go for it!
Do you accomplish something big and then immediately think….NEXT! Ambition is great, but just slow down a bit and reward yourself for what you achieved.
Having goals is very important but if you are always looking ahead to where you want to be are you acknowledging and celebrating where you are? Really truly celebrating a success puts a spotlight on our efforts, and we will value it so much more.
The “Law of Attraction” is hard at work in these situations. The more you focus on the wins and abundance in your life, or what I like to call always having enough… the more of it you will have. The basics of the Law of Attraction states that we attract into our lives what we focus on or think about. The power of the mind is tangible, so harness it!
Here is a great resource for practicing as validation how the powerful the Law of Attraction really is!
Something that really helps me with this is a separate little journal titled, “Wins.” You can purchase a true journal or just go to the corner store and buy a notebook. Every day take just 5 minutes to write down your wins. How did that make you feel? Did you celebrate it? Write down what you did. Did you meet a milestone or a goal? Anything of significance to you, write it down. No negatives in this journal.
Now you have a wonderful tool to sit and read when needed. Did you have a challenging day? Have a setback of some kind? We all have these days, and this is a perfect time to just stop everything, grab yourself a cup of tea and read all about your wins. Guaranteed to make you feel good!
When you have those wins, as they happen, brag a little! Saying it aloud helps reinforce the positive vibe. Pick up the phone and call your best friend, your mom or dad, anyone that is important in your world. Say, “Hey…brag time! I just ‘_______,’ and I am so proud of myself!” We, as women, need to cultivate relationships like this. There is simply no room for competition or jealousy among friends. If we cannot truly celebrate each other’s success, it would be a terrible injustice.
You can reinforce the good another amazing way, with aromatics. Every time you have a win, grab a bottle of essential oil, choose it with intention and sit with the aroma. Scent memory should come into play here after being consistent with this practice. When you need to reinforce that positive and rewarding feeling…reach for that same oil.
Try inhaling:
Cape Chamomile essential oil when you feel frazzled
Laurel leaf essential oil to foster confidence
Mandarin red essential oil when you are feeling stuck
Pink pepper essential oil to calm your thoughts
Vetiver essential oil to provide reassurance and self-confidence
Life can be hard……you deserve to celebrate every last win!!
Sending you love and abundance in all that is good.
Leslie
Like so many practices in life, I encourage you to become educated on the proper use of essential oils. When using them, please do so cautiously, understanding that there is often misinformation on the internet. You can be assured that I support only educated and proven resources. While essential oils should not be feared they should be respected and used properly to ensure the safety of the individuals using them.
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