You finally did the thing — got the promotion, hit the goal, made it through another hard week — but instead of feeling proud, you're already asking, "What's next?" Why is it so hard to just pause and celebrate yourself?

My client Kristi became CFO after 3 years of working toward it. When she told me, she said, "So I guess that means I'm officially the CFO"—like she'd just completed another Tuesday task. No excitement. No pride. Just... what's next?

If you're someone who keeps raising the bar higher every time you reach it, you're not alone. Most high-achieving women were taught that humility and hustle matter more than satisfaction. So even when you've earned the right to rest or be proud, it feels... uncomfortable. Like celebrating might make you lazy, or ungrateful, or seen as "too much."

Journal Prompts:

1. What’s the last thing you accomplished that you didn’t celebrate?
2. When you think about celebrating it, what thought immediately follows?
3. If your child achieved the same thing, what would you tell them to believe about their worth?
4. What are you afraid might happen if you actually celebrated your wins?

Resources Mentioned:

• Calm Mind Blueprint: http://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod
• 90 min Breakthrough Intensives: (We get to the root of what keeps you performing instead of enjoying. You leave with a custom plan to feel fulfilled at work and present at home. Plus a 30-minute follow-up call 2 weeks later.) https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/offers/LN9xep94

Work with me:

• Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/samanthasays/clarity-call
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