High achieving women are naturally hardwired to work hard. They willingly devote hours and energy to their role and take satisfaction in being productive. Just the act of completing tasks fulfills them. But as much as they do, these leaders are woefully inadequate in acknowledging their wins. Here’s why that matters.

You’re an ambitious go-getter focused on realizing your big vision. So much so that you sometimes forget to stop and acknowledge the progress you are making to get there. As Part 1 of this post demonstrated, celebration helps us soar to even greater heights, helps us build confidence, and keeps our momentum on fire. Here are five more truths about celebrating your successes that will help you become a believer.

As a purpose-driven woman, it can be challenging to take time out in the pursuit of your goals to celebrate your wins. We focus so much on the doing, it can be hard for us to see the value in the being. But like I tell my clients, your doing comes from your being, so it is critical to make sure you are your own best champion. Here are five truths about celebrating your wins that will help you get on board.