Celebrating your moment by moment wins

Learn to be your own cheerleader

In a world where we are all trying our best, it can seem as if others do not care. Yet, they might also be busy with their "stuff!" So, when we do something, and we require recognition, it foremost falls on us to show ourselves that recognition. In each moment that we spend on earth, we need parenting. We might not be conscious of this, but to parent yourself simply means to make decisions and choices that help you to thrive. Sometimes to survive. One of those choices you can make is to be your number one fan! Because you know how challenging it is to get it done. You also understand how it feels when it us done! Praise yourself, encourage yourself, appreciate yourself, your life and who you are! Your proud parent would do that for you!

When you fall and get up, praise yourself. Even on days you can only wash your face, praise yourself. When you climb a hill instead of a mountain, praise yourself. When you manage to swallow a sip and not a whole jug, praise yourself. Raise your fist in aplomb, even when you do not get to the finishing line! You did what you could with what you have. Tomorrow, get up and wash your feet too, Climb another hill or half the Mountain, Tomorrow drip another sip or two! Crawl to the finishing line if you have to, You have done well today! Only you know how well you tried!

You can celebrate yourself when you do well. You do not have to wait for people to give you applause or standing ovations. Praise yourself when you get somewhere! You do not wait for someone's ululation. Be grateful to the universe for getting up alive. Appreciate your body for housing you. If you have managed to shower and get into transport to go to work or school, praise yourself. Be grateful when you get there.

When you want to do something, encourage.

Cheer yourself on!

Tell yourself you have got this!

You more than anyone , needs encouragement from you!

At the end of a task or segment, congratulate yourself. Put your hand on your heart, and say, Well done ( Insert name), you are a super star! When you do something and it does not turn out as expected, praise yourself for doing it. Then, encourage yourself to do it differently in future. When you make mistakes, be compassionate with yourself. Accept that you made a mistake, Apologise to yourself and others where necessary. Recognise that mistakes are a part of life and growth. Encourage yourself to do things differently tomorrow. Forgive yourself. Move on! At the end of each day, be grateful for living through the day! Reflect on what has happened throughout the day. Take the lessons seriously into tomorrow, Write down too, what you appreciate about the day! Whatever has happened, praise yourself for getting through the day and all that you have done. Hug yourself goodnight! Remember, you are the rising star in your life! Marcus Aurelius said, "He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe." Be your own cheerleader and praise yourself. Not out of vanity, but from a balanced perspective.