Be proud of how hard you’re working. Life doesn’t always have to be hustle, hustle, hustle all the time. We should slow down and pat ourselves on the back for what we’ve done & for who we are.
I tend to overwork myself, and I don’t stop to congratulate myself. Western, patriarchal culture rewards action, achievement, and hustle. It doesn’t reward being-ness, self-appreciation, and self-love. That’s something we have to do for ourselves. To stop and tell yourself: “Good job” pushes against cultural norms.
So celebrate yourself today. You deserve it.
Love this message! I won my first award for my children’s book, Licky the Lizard. I won the award at the North Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference. I am so excited!!!
Yay, Melissa! I’m celebrating YOU.