Today I went to coaching session fairly overwhelmed by the recent developments on my divorce. As an overthinker, that's an expected state considering the unknown situation I'm into. While I didn't have the proper vocabulary to explain exactly why I'm overwhelmed, my coach started with comparisons and examples. The one thing I'd like to pass to you, who might be reading my blog is, to allow yourself some ease during the journey of change and growth. The path to what you want may not always be pink and shiny, it's though, at times lonely, confusing, overwhelming. But we should enjoy the ride as well and celebrate small successes on the way.

As a dancer you don't really focus on a step or two you may miss on the way, nor on the challenges to pick up a new dance or a new move. You dance because it makes you feel good and you don't focus on the small mistakes you make on the way to mastering the dance. You connect with the music and the joy of dancing. The same we shall practice on the way to becoming our best versions. Take a minute a day for gratitude and appreciation of where you are in the journey. Focus on the positive move to your better self.

I've realized in the past two weeks that change and the unknown afterwards is scarier as it comes closer than I have thought. I was focusing on understanding why I feel so overwhelmed with the new situation. What was it that I was missing? Until today it felt like a spiral of thoughts going in the wrong direction, thinking of all the things which may go wrong. People say "You are what you eat", but I think "You are what you think of" is a better say.

When personal and emotional growth happens because of traumatic/abusive experiences, one somehow forgets to celebrate the small wins or does it, but rarely. Today, I promised myself to regularly "dance with myself". To celebrate the small achievements I've done on the way, to enjoy the dance even if I did a step or two wrong, to appreciate my "inner home" for the safety nest it is and for not letting me down, to gift myself an OMM (One minute message) of appreciation at the end of each day.

When you solely focus on the end goal, you may overlook the beauty and growth potential of the journey. Celebrating small successes reminds each of us to embrace the process, enjoy the learning experiences, and find joy in every step forward. It helps us appreciate that personal growth is not solely measured by the final outcome, but by the progress we make along the way. So, let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the small victories that shape our journey, for it is in those moments of appreciation that true self-growth flourishes. Enjoy the small dance practice on the way to the big dance show. Make space to dance with yourself and connect with your "inner home".