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I used to get so excited on my birthday.

It meant fun memories, presents, and earning more freedom as I grew up.

But after a while, birthdays felt more like a hassle than a celebration…

Each year felt like a boulder pressing down on me,

Asking “shouldn’t you have figured it out by now?”

So today I want to share how I learned to find joy in celebrating myself again.

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Imagine you make $1,000 every minute

Wouldn’t you be pretty happy?

But what if I told you that someone else just like you was making $5,000 every minute?

You’d probably feel less happy,

Wondering “what are they doing that I’m not? How can I be like them?”

I was like that too.

I’d see other people post about their birthday parties at fancy restaurants,

Surrounded by lots of friends.

“Why can’t I have that too? I’d rather not celebrate at all, if I can’t have that.”

That’s what I thought until this year.

Celebrating my birthday this year

I decided to put in the effort and host a birthday party this year

Because I was turning my favourite number (25).

And I’m so glad I did, because:

• One of my friends told me they didn’t know how much they needed this (being surrounded by great people, positive social interaction)

• It was a opportunity to share how grateful I am for each of my friends

• Some of my friends got me a street sign bday present 😂 

I think my birthday weekend was one of the happiest memories of my life because I was so grateful to be surrounded by people I love.

And I never would’ve known how loved I was if I didn’t make time to celebrate and be grateful.

That’s why I write what I’m grateful for every week

Practicing gratitude regularly means you’re more resilient.

Instead of comparing yourself to others who you think “have it figured out”

Remembering to be grateful can help you be happier.

It also motivates you to work towards your goals,

Rather than putting yourself down for things you can’t control.

Not every year we have is guaranteed.

Better to take the opportunity to celebrate before you look back and think,

“I wish I could go back and cherish those good times more.”

See you in your inbox again next Monday!

Jennifer