Monday Motivation – June 24, 2025

“Success doesn’t need applause to be real. If it matters to you, it matters. Celebrate it.”

Let’s talk about success—your version of it, not the one the world tries to hand you.

Sometimes, we’re taught to think success only counts if it's big, flashy, or public. If there’s a trophy. A degree. A paycheck. A before-and-after photo. But here's the truth: real success is deeply personal. It’s not always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Sometimes, it looks like healing. Sometimes, it looks like growth no one else notices—but you do.

This month, I read twelve books. Twelve. One of them was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was also my Book of the Month pick. Some people might scroll past that and think, “Okay… and?” But I know what it took. I know what my mental bandwidth has been like. I know what kind of chaos I’ve been holding. And still—I carved out time, over and over again, to sit down, breathe, and lose myself in the pages.

That’s my success.That’s a big deal.And I’m proud of it.

If you’ve done something this month—big or small—that feels like an achievement to you? Please don’t wait for someone else to validate it. You’re allowed to be proud. You’re allowed to claim it. Your wins count even if they don’t come with confetti and fanfare.

So here's your Monday Motivation: Define success on your own terms. Celebrate it when it shows up. Honor it when it’s quiet. And above all—be proud of yourself, even if no one else is clapping.