If you’re working towards something, chances are you’ll have some successes along the way. A challenging thing to do during this forward momentum is to pause and celebrate the micro accomplishments that are the result of all the steps you’ve taken.

I find myself reminding clients (and myself) that its okay to pause and celebrate. At first, it may feel unproductive or premature, but that’s only because it rubs against the frantic, bulldozer approach associated with most goals.

Our goals are meant to provide nourishment through their accomplishment. And celebrating can help battle fatigue and sustain momentum by reigniting our connection to the desired outcome. If we can’t celebrate along the way, is it really a worthy ambition in the first place? Take the time to celebrate yourself, when you reach the end, you’ll be thankful that you did.