19/10/2026
I caught myself doing it again this week 🙆♀️ Praising the achievement.
But in the same breath, forgetting to mention the trying, the listening, the showing up when it was hard.
So lately I've been practising something different. Noticing the homework she didn't want to do but did anyway. The way she really listened to her sister today. The stuff that has nothing to do with winning.
What stung a little but more is that I do the exact same thing to myself. I only let myself feel proud when I've achieved something.
Growing up, my worth got tied to achievements and I never wanted that for my girls. Apparently I'm still working on it for myself too.
Feels like we're all figuring this one out together 🌸🌱💜🎠
Save this if you needed the reminder to praise the trying, not just the winning.