Raise your hand if youāre guilty of minimizing your success because you donāt want to come off as bragging?
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Yup, I tend to downplay my wins. Iāve always had a hard time acknowledging and celebrating my wins. I donāt know if itās a cultural thing or a gender thing, but thereās a great sense of guilt and shame that comes along with it for me. Iām still unpacking what that means and how to work through it.
Acknowledging & Celebrating
What I do know is that Iāve worked full-time (and held down multiple part-time gigs) while also building an online business. Iāve worked hard to show up for my clients and myself, every day. Thereās a lot that I share and thereās a lot that I donāt share. Iāve struggled with depression and anxiety and gotten through it. Thereās a lot of blood, sweat (lots of sweat as youāve seen), and tears behind building an online fitness business on your own. Thereās a lot of late nights and weekends working. And for me, itās been worth it.
This is me giving myself the credit I deserve and finally owning my wins. Iām pausing to actually celebrate this win and then itās back to working hard on the mission that I have. Iām here to help women get strong, from the inside-out, and Iām just getting started.
My name is Sal Nakhlawi and I am a Founder of Change. I am so excited to announce that I am one of 100 Black women entrepreneurs selected for American Expressās ā100 for 100ā program! Thank you to the team at @americanexpressĀ andĀ @ifundwomen for their generosity and support.
Tell me about a win youāve had this yearā big or small. How are you celebrating it? And how about celebrating it by starting your fitness journey? Contact me and apply now!