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5 . Acknowledge Yourself .

When we are overwhelmed and live from a place of busyness , we often move onto the next item on our overflowing to do list without pausing to celebrate our completion or success .
When we don ’ t acknowledge ourselves , we devalue our efforts , miss our growth , and often feel stuck in the doing without feeling a sense of purpose or meaning .
Acknowledging yourself is so important to cultivating resilience and deepening your self-compassion and self-worth . Being intentional about acknowledging yourself can deepen your gratitude practice and increase your confidence in yourself .
To begin this self-nurturing practice , set a time for 5 minutes and try one of the following ideas : make a done list , writing down everything you have completed in the last

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