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Have you ever had a moment in time when you said something or did something amazing, but nobody was around to see it? How about, you worked through a difficult problem with little to no help from anyone else? Better yet, have you ever accomplished a goal that you have set for yourself that nobody else knew you were shooting for?

If you said yes to any one of the above questions, you are not alone. Actually, you are alone! That is the problem. We all know how important it is to provide recognition to others when they do well. Who is there to recognize you when you have done something great? Often, you are alone. You would like to share with others your triumph, but you feel like you would be bragging or boasting about your accomplishment.

You need to make sure you take the time to give yourself a pat on the back. I printed the copy of my hand and placed it on the wall. Whenever I do a good job with something, I walk over to my hand on the wall, turn around facing away, and give myself a pat on the back. It only takes a few seconds to push my back against my hand and say good job to myself.

It is vitally important that you praise yourself when you do a good job. You are your best advocate. You can also be your worst critic. So often, people put themselves down and look at everything they cannot do. I am giving you permission to celebrate you! It is not vain. It is not cocky. It is not arrogant. It is personal time to motivate yourself and keep the fire alive.

Another option with this idea is to cut out small hands. Share the story of giving someone a pat on the back. Students can purchase a “Pat on the Back” hand as part of a school fundraiser. Write the name of the person who receives it on the back and have them delivered.