Celebrating others often comes naturally. But when it comes to our own wins – even the big ones – we tend to downplay them, skip over them, or move straight to the next task on the list.

This short reflection explores why it can feel awkward or even selfish to celebrate ourselves – and why it’s still worth doing.

Acknowledging your growth, your effort, and your resilience isn’t arrogance.

It’s self-recognition.

And it matters.

If you’ve ever struggled to pause and say, “I did that,” this is your permission slip to try – even if it feels uncomfortable.