BE GENEROUS TO YOURSELF

Don’t forget to show yourself the same respect and appreciation you give to others. Remember, you can only recognize outside what already exists within you. Yet, people become so accustomed to their own qualities that they take them for granted—rarely turning inward to acknowledge, let alone praise, themselves.

But the validation you seek from the outside? It should start with you.

Today, recall a skill you’ve mastered, a courageous act you've taken. Now, celebrate it. Admire it as if you were cheering on someone you deeply love. Appreciate it, respect it—maybe even give yourself a round of applause.

Go ahead, reward your own bravery with a generous gift. What will you do today to acknowledge yourself?