How can you celebrate when something good happens? In this month’s newsletter, we discussed how you can review your year, seeking both things you could celebrate and lessons to learn. Generally, mums and mumpreneurs do not excel in celebrating their achievements. Often, we think it’s not a big deal and weighed down with a never-ending to-do list, we move onto our next task without a second thought. However, celebrating is essential for numerous reasons. It allows us to recognise what we should keep doing, supports a positive mindset, and improves motivation. How to celebrate, though, can be a sticking point. That’s why we’re sharing seven ways in which you can celebrate.

1. Rally With Your Supporters

It's good to share our success. Doing something with others who have supported you along the way can feel amazing. This might be a meal at your favourite restaurant with your family, a crazy new activity with your partner, or getting together and sharing a bottle of wine with your friends. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you do it with those who have supported and encouraged you along the way.

2. Ring A Bell

A small gesture such as ringing a bell can have huge significance. Hospitals often use this method of celebration on cancer wards. Patients ring a bell while medical staff clap when they’ve completed their treatment and are cancer-free. It signifies the end of one stage of their life, and the beginning of the next. If anyone has ever watched the Netflix show, Selling Sunset, then you’ll know they also ring a huge bell in the office when they’ve sold a property. Sometimes they ring it so enthusiastically that the handle falls off! Get yourself a bell and give it a good ring for every one of your achievements!

3. Treat Yourself To Something New

Buying yourself a gift is another great way to celebrate, and it doesn’t have to be extravagant. For example, it could be a new plant, book, or scented candle. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s something that will bring you joy.

4. Gift Of Time

Time is precious and in short supply for mums and mumpreneurs, so gifting yourself time can feel extra special. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help if you need someone to take over the care of the children. We suggest trying to give yourself an entire day off. However, if that’s not possible, try taking a couple of hours where you’re not working or doing things for others. Simply focus on what you would love to do with the time.

5. Create A Celebration Board

This is a celebration that you can do alone or with the whole family. It’s an especially good one for the end of the year. Express the successes you wish to celebrate in pictures and words and create a collage a bit like a vision board. Once you’ve done, you can even frame it and put it up somewhere prominent.

6. Music And Dance

Many find music and carefree dancing a brilliant way to celebrate their achievements. Create a playlist of upbeat songs which you love and feel like a celebration. Put it on and have a boogie in the kitchen or office, without worrying about how you might look.

7. Plant Something

Not only is this a long-lasting way to remember your celebrations, but it also supports the planet. Sometimes people will plant a tree to remember someone after they have died, as a way of celebrating their life. But whether it’s a house plant, new shrubbery, flower bulbs, or a tree, planting something is a glorious reminder of what you have achieved and wish to celebrate.

In our next blog post, we’ll be sharing how you can learn lessons from 2022 to take forward into 2023. For now, though, make sure you celebrate what’s gone well. Let us know in the comments what you want to celebrate and HOW you plan to do it!

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