Celebration is going to be a huge part of my coaching model, so I loved every minute of this class.

I feel like this is the one aspect of coaching that is ingrained in me - being supportive and acknowledging the breakthroughs my clients have. After taking this class, though, I want to ensure that I spark my clients to actually celebrate their achievements, even if they consider it “a small one.”

When my 1st peer coach implemented this with me, it felt strange. “So I’m going to physically celebrate saying “no” to that invitation? Really?” Yes, really. “Well, I don’t have the money to celebrate all the time. Going out to dinner, seeing a show, throwing a party - that adds up!”

“Idiot!” OK, not the best name to call yourself, but it gets the job done. “You don’t need to sink hundreds of dollars to have a celebration! It can be as simple as:

* buying some stargazer lilies (your favorite flowers) and displaying them in your apartment

* taking time out for a bubble bath with a book you’ve been meaning to read and a glass of wine

* buying a piece of dark chocolate and savoring every bite

* watching a DVD without multi-tasking

* sitting in the park with the Sunday Times and an iced coffee, enjoying the weather and the people walking by”

I’m going to keep adding to this list, so every time I have something to celebrate I can flip to it and pick my poison. I’m in a celebratory mood just thinking about it!

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Today I’m grateful for my Mom. I have to stop giving her a hard time for nothing more than wanting to be an important part of my life.