Reasons to Celebrate Every Day

Listen, life this year has been anything but easy, am I right? There’s some times that challenge you and others that teach you and well, I definitely think the past few months have been exactly that. You know what though? It’s OK and we shouldn’t let any of that get us down because there is still so much to celebrate and be happy for. So hey, I thought today might be a good reminder for us to slow down, stop & smell the roses and just enjoy the present because in the end it truly is a gift. Here are a few reasons to celebrate every day:

1. IT MAKES THE JOURNEY MORE FUN

We are all busy beyond busy. There are so many life events and hobbies and relationships that consume every day of our lives. And the older I get, the faster time seems to go. So what better way to appreciate all of the amazing baby steps, milestones and moments we encounter every damn day than by consciously taking a moment each day (or at least once a week) to write down a list of five amazing things that happened to you, for you, or because of you. 

It’s a total mood booster, a smile creator, and a warm-fuzzy generator. Give it a shot! It helps time slow down for a brief moment.  

2. IT CREATES MEMORIES

Without these little pauses in our life, our brains don’t have time to move these thoughts from short term memories to long term memories. As you put in all the hard work and hustle and time and dedication, don’t you want to, at a minimum, have a memory of where you are today?  I sure do. 

Take a pause. Let your brain catch up and process today’s little victories. 

3. IT HELPS DEFINE HOW FAR YOU’VE COME 

You cannot determine how far you’ve come if you forget to measure where you are today. Take notice of what you’re doing, thinking, feeling, and working on now. Because in six months, or six years, you’re going to want to be able to say with conviction, “look how much I’ve accomplished!” 

Today is a new starting point. Take note. Appreciate where you are today. It’ll make next year’s victories all that much sweeter.

4. IT MAKES OTHER PEOPLE FEEL GOOD

You don’t have to only celebrate your own little wins. In fact, I highly encourage you to compliment one person every single day. In person and on social media. Be kind and notice other people’s tiny wins. It’ll make the world a much happier, more successful place to live.  

5. IT STARTS AND ENDS YOUR DAY RIGHT

I talk a lot about gratitude for a good reason. Starting each day by being thankful for what you have positions your brain to look for the good in people, events, and activities throughout the day.

Ending your day with a moment of celebration helps your brain relax and move back into a positive space – a space that is so easily lost throughout the day of work and hustle.  Start on a positive note; end on a positive note. It won’t be long before you’ll have trained your brain to automatically act and react with positivity. 

So hey, grab that bottle of champagne and pop it. Why? WHY NOT?! Life’s too short so enjoy each day and celebrate them for what they are. Love you fam.