How do you celebrate when you complete your tasks?

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10 response(s)
Sky O.

I used to watch this campy vult-classic show, Heroes. In it, a hero, named Hiro, an almost unerringly optimisitc Japanese man with the seemingly uncontrollable ability to flit through time, has a wholesome catchphrase he uses almost every time he completes a task. He literally jumps, fist to the air like he’s posing for that classic beach stock photo, and says "Yataa!" which to my knowledge means something akin to "I did it!". It has always made me smile, and when I have the time and space to do it, I straight up do it. It’s a little cringy, but it’s the act of embracing a little social fear when it’s irrational that makes it more exciting, I think. Sometimes, that alone makes me smile. Other tricks involve dancing like an absolute buffoon to an upbeat or meaningful song, pep talking in the mirror, sipping on my fave beverage and loudly commenting "WOW THIS IS THE BEST HAVE YOU TRIED THIS WOAH YOU’RE MISSING OUT BUDDY" every single time. Just something a little silly to bring a smile to your heart if not your face before you get out into the world.

Anthony A.

Relaxing by sleeping or just having time for myself to read, pray, or watch videos. Anything that makes me laugh for the day would be enough of a celebration for me.

Nuki A.

I pretend that there are people clapping and cheering and I start being 'shy' saing 'oh thank you, thank yiu my dears' smailing and bowingmy head like princess. 😄😄

Alina N.

I don’t celebrate - mental satisfaction from completing a task and keeping up with developing myself is celebration enough for me

Catrina P.

I like to take a few moments to really bask in the feeling of achievement and success. We often don’t allow ourselves time enough to feel these positive emotions and therefore the critical feedback is lost. I also like small physical rewards at major milestones, such as new clothes, a haircut or something I’ve wanted to buy for a while!

Sulani Z.

Honestly, I take a deep breath, I smile and think or say out loud, "I did it." And I enjoy the feeling of an accomplishment

Linzi F.

It might sound silly, but I give myself an actual pat on the back! I tend to beat myself up over failures for far too long and let successes go by relatively unnoticed. So the pat on the back back is just a way for me to pause and really take a moment to congratulate myself 😊

Mimi M.

I do a little dance that is fast and easy and goofy and makes me smile. I wish I had more to write to make this longer as suggested but that’s really it. Best of success with your journey!

Aderico E.

I listen to my favorite music station. Once I complete a milestone I will sometimes treat myself to a new coloring book as I love to color in the evening to relax.

Chantal E.

I tell myself "well done", smile and take a few moments to enjoy the feelings of achievement and the great feeling after completing my exercise

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