Celebrating Success

I was raised to believe I could do & be everything I ever wanted & I actually have & am.

I don’t always stop to celebrate how much I’ve been able to accomplish for myself, it’s usually onto the next thing.

Sometimes it feels like “well that’s what is expected of me” other times it feels like “omg you sound like you’re bragging” or “you should be doing more” or “that’s all great but what about xyz”.

But lately I’ve been trying to empower myself more and more to highlight what a boss I am. That sounds like “You have and are doing enough. You are badass. You are intelligent. You are a catch. You are strong as hell. You are a fighter. You do what you say you’re going to do. You have accomplished so much & it has been done with passion & love. You are amazing….” & it’s not that I never talk to myself this way. Because often I do. But sometimes the aforementioned questions come to mind. Esp if I’m saying it publicly.

This past week I completed my masters in clinical mental health counseling.

I invested in the program completely out of pocket which was a worthwhile investment that many wouldn’t understand especially when now I’m like “idk what ill do with this next other than apply lessons to my life & business”.

I maintained a 4.0 GPA.

I attended 2 residencies virtually bc of the world being shut down.

I still ran & grew my own business & expanded my team to support me in doing less of what doesn’t help me help clients directly or grow personally. & I have been achieving many of the biz goals I set out to like speaking & contributing globally or hitting the podcast milestone.

I grieve a traumatic loss.

I showed up for clients & for myself & provided for others basic needs.

I had some days that were so damn hard & it felt like there was no end in sight. I was tested. I was shown how important my values of freedom, impact, & love are to me.

I gained SO much perspective on people, life, struggles, mental health, the care system, & my identity.

I realized my worth & independence when I picked everything up & moved to a new place by myself.

With more reflection to be done, I show up today to celebrate myself & thank you for being part of my reason to keep going💖

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