Celebrate Your Wins

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Our minds are naturally drawn to struggles, replaying traumas while triumphs fade quietly into the background. It’s as if joy requires effort to remember, while pain demands none. 

Accountability has its place—it drives us to grow. But don’t let it overshadow the importance of celebration. Even the smallest victories are worth acknowledging. 

Take a moment to ask yourself: Do you focus on what’s missing or what you have? The answer reveals where your energy flows. Gratitude fuels and restores your energy, while criticism depletes it. 

You are both flawed and great—a mix of imperfections and strengths. Embracing that truth is what makes you real. Perfection isn’t the goal; authenticity is. When self-criticism creeps in, pause. Remind yourself of your wins, your efforts, and your worth. Celebrate instead.

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