We’re fairly rubbish at sharing thoughts, feelings and emotions, aren’t we? We have a tendency to hide feelings and this habit we have got into has not had a positive effect on the mental wellness of many of us. I say ‘us’ because I have been totally guilty of this in the past. I even still am sometimes.

I think it’s natural for us not to want to burden people or share things because we feel silly or ashamed, but do you know what, as the saying goes, ‘It’s OK not to be OK.’ Whilst I do often still play my emotional cards close to my chest, I have learned that sharing publicly, with those close to me and being honest with myself that I’m not OK is perfectly fine; in fact, it’s good.

Being honest about how you feel lets people relate to you and, most importantly, allows the right people into your life to support you. We all need to find our right ‘tribe’. Often those from the most unlikely sources become some of the greatest people in your life.

Whilst we’re quick to hide our troubles and sadness from the world, strangely we also seem to shy away from sharing all the great things in our life, too. Whilst it really is OK not to be OK, it’s equally OK to feel great and celebrate success. Be honest about your success and brilliance because it makes you feel good and proud. Anyone that can’t get on board and support you in your success can, to be quite frank, do one.

We should celebrate all the little wins in life and take time to appreciate them because this can give us motivation and incentive to go even further – and you need to be your own number one fan and champion. If others don’t like it, that’s their problem and they’re probably only jealous. Remember what we said about other people’s opinions: not your concern.

What little win have you got to celebrate? Make a list and celebrate them all. It doesn’t have to be with a huge party: a cuppa and five minutes’ peace and quiet is just as deserved a celebration.

Come and celebrate in my group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewaytoperform and why not read more in my book “The Three Ps: Possibility, Productivity and Performance” available here

Much Love

Tabby xxx