Jason is a solopreneur. After months of running his business, Claire, Jason’s girlfriend, noticed that he became disinterested. Claire thought he needed a break.
One day, she took him on an overnight-camping. She asked about what was wrong with work and he ranted about how it was dull, stressing. He mentioned wanting to quit. Claire replied, “That’s because you don’t reward yourself. If you achieve anything big or small, tell me about it and we’ll celebrate.”
Jason took her advice and since then, they celebrated every small accomplishment. His work performance and mood improved. The business grew bigger and faster.
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Jason’s story tells us how important it is to recognize small wins to succeed. Here are some tips for you if you find yourself in the same situation:
Document your achievements
It is important to record your victories so you can acknowledge them. You may achieve a lot during the day but you will tend to forget about them so write them down. The more achievements you have, the more satisfied you will feel. The greater the satisfaction, the stronger your motivation to keep going.
Reward yourself
Finished a lot of work in one sitting? Then buy yourself a small gift or a relevant reward. If you’ve finished signing papers or stamping documents, why not get a new pen? Treat yourself to a drink or snack that you love. Take the day off and indulge in a hobby. Spending time with your loved ones is also a form of reward.
Feel excited in small victories
Condition yourself to feel excited in achieving success. Appreciate your victories. Look forward to experiencing them again. If you can leave work early when you finish a task, be excited about it. Excitement at work is a form of passion and that makes the job less boring and more interesting.
Share your small successes
Involving others in your achievements is a good thing. It makes you proud of yourself. You can also uplift people’s spirits. Why not create a victory dance move or clap? It inspires others to do the same. However, be careful not to brag about it too much. A boastful behavior can be a subject of hate and envy and a few people want that.
Show gratitude
Thanking a higher authority for small successes makes a healthy spirit. It leads to more positive thoughts in life and work. Positive thoughts are a sign of a healthy mind and will take you to a lot of places of success in achieving big goals. Don’t forget to thank people who’ve helped you along the way. Good relationships with people outside of work can bring a positive vibe into your work.
Have habits that will help you make small achievements every day
Daily habits help you accomplish small victories. For example, planning and writing tasks down or scheduling your activities. Also, make a habit of clean your working environment so that it won’t give you a messy mind. An orderly mind and a clean office is an achievement leading to another achievement.
Keep it realistic
Remember those small things are part of a bigger whole. Take it easy by sticking to an achievable schedule and task. Being realistic with your goals boosts your self-esteem.
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Skyscrapers aren’t built in a day. Thinking of things as a whole makes you want to rush. They can get you lost in a scramble. Take time to achieve bigger goals by planning, conditioning, executing, and celebrating small wins. Success is a journey, not a destination.
