Weekly: Celebrate your journey
Transforming your way of being takes time, patience, compassion, support, effort and bravery.
Your transformation might appear sudden to someone else. They weren’t a witness to all of the inner work you did and the outer actions you took. They didn’t feel the emotions that you experienced, or brew the dreams that inspired you to make changes, or see the way you harnessed your courage to let go and to leap.
But you were there. You were present for all of it. You can honor every stage of your journey, knowing that it was brave, important, and meaningful.
Today, pause and think back to where you were—and who you were—a year ago. Imagine that this younger self could see you now. What changes would they notice in you? What would they be amazed by? What would they want you to appreciate in yourself? Let those feelings of pride, gratitude, and joy sink in, now. You made this happen.
Tips and Tools
1. The fear before and after — This week's animation.
2. A work in progress — No need to figure it out.
3. How to change your mind — Open minds are good ones.
4. Your expectations — Do you really need to do it all?
5. The power of your presence — Someone else makes you braver.
More from TNH
Book — Order New Happy today to find true happiness.
Podcast — Get a daily morning pep talk — in five minutes or less
Speaking — Book us to speak to your team about well-being, resilience, and productivity.
Articles — Read more articles on our website.
Community
How have you changed over the last year?
"I learned how to be gentle with myself and listen to my body."
"I help others more."
"Really accessing my joy."
"I learned a lot about myself and my feelings. I'm growing stronger."
"I became more patient and thoughtful."
"I can now manage boundaries with my mother."
Before You Go
The Definitive Guide to Happiness
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