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Celebrate your progress

Celebrate your progress

- When each of my kids were born our family celebrated every single moment, from their first word to their first step to their first day of school and pretty much every first after that. We celebrated it all. My family even called me paparazzi because, you know, I took pictures of everything just to be sure we capture those small but meaningful moments. Have you ever wondered why we do that? Why do we celebrate these small accomplishments with so much enthusiasm, intention and photos galore? I believe it's due to the progress principle. This principle suggests that there are many things that boost motivation, but the most important is making progress. Studies have shown that celebrating your small accomplishments can boost your self confidence and play a huge role in helping you achieve your larger goals. The more you feel a sense of progress, the more likely you'll be productive. But somewhere along the way, I…

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