I read a quote on IG the other day (which is where all motivational quotes come from) that said "Be proud of where you are now." And that really resonated with me in my current state of making the moments count.
Since I was a teeny tiny squish - I have planned what I would do and what I would achieve someday. And in all that planning - I often forget to celebrate where I'm at now. I forget to give myself a high five for all the little wins that will eventually get to me to the biggest wins of my dreams.
I may not be where I want to be, I may not have checked all my boxes, but I've achieved a lot of things over the years that should not be taken lightly. I made why way into the world of events with little experience, I ran track at a D1 school, I worked for a professional sports team. I got over my fear of flying by getting on a plane almost weekly at this point. I traveled out of the country. I risked it all and left the comforts of California. I fell in love.
And every day - I'm getting those small wins. Am I where I want to be at the end of the day? Probably not because type A people are never at their peak - but I do a lot of really awesome things. And I need to remember to take the time to give myself a gold star for where I'm at now.
I've made it through the struggles and I've refused to give up when I thought I could never stage a comeback. And I've got a lot of wins to celebrate. Instead of dwelling on where I'm not, I'm going to celebrate where I am. It seems pretty silly to let all the little things pass you by when you could be making the most of the journey by popping bubbles and confetti much more often.
Whether it be having a difficult conversation at work, going on a first date, getting an interview for a job, sticking that new pose at Pilates, I'm going to celebrate it. These little victories are what make my puzzle complete, why wouldn't I make sure each piece has a little extra sparkle on it?