Life Hack: Celebrate Small Wins. Acknowledge and celebrate each family member's achievements, milestones, and successes, no matter how big or small. This cultivates a culture of encouragement, support, and mutual appreciation within the family. Six ideas start here:
- Complete a chore together - sounds silly but if you have kids, a roommate, or a partner at home, this can be a great motivator to do a chore you've been putting off. For me that's washing the outside of my windows. If you make it fun with a small celebration after, it's easy.
- Show off a new hobby - gather your hobby minded friends and set up an open mic night. They can show off their latest song, most recent loaf of bread, or freshly knitted scarf. It's a great way to learn about the interests of your family and friends.
- Try out a new recipe - if you like to cook (or maybe if you don't), gather your group and try out a new recipe together. Set the table, have fun with it!
- Go for a new hiking goal - whatever your outdoor hobby is, set a new goal and grab some friends or family to accomplish it with. Be sure to bring a special treat to celebrate once you hit the goal. Even better, make the treat a surprise. They'll love it!
- Celebrate sharing kindness all day - This one is especially good for those with little ones. Help them feel the intrinsic rewards of sharing kindness by giving it a voice.
- Help a neighbor - it could be something as simple as taking your neighbor's garbage cans to the curb. It may be a small act for you but leave a big impact. Celebrating the little wins you do all on your own is incredibly important!
By celebrating small wins, you can boost the self-esteem and feeling of accomplishment of those around you. What more could you ask for on a random Tuesday?