Daily Tip 23 - Advent Calendar 2025 (Day 23: Reflect on Your Wins)

Day 23: Reflect on Your Wins — Progress Deserves Recognition

As the year draws to a close, it’s easy to focus on what didn’t go to plan or what you wish you’d done differently. But reflection isn’t just about improvement, it’s also about recognition.

Any wins (big or small) should be celebrated and you need to recognise these in your careers

Progress deserves to be acknowledged, especially by you.

Taking time to reflect on your wins helps you see how far you’ve come, even if the journey felt messy or challenging at times.

Your wins might include:

• Completing a project

• Starting something new

• Navigating a difficult situation

• Setting boundaries

• Learning from a setback

• Simply showing up when it felt hard

Recognising these moments builds confidence and resilience. It reminds you that effort counts, not just outcomes.

Today’s challenge for you:

1. Write down three wins from this year

2. Choose one that you’re particularly proud of

3. Acknowledge the skills or strengths that helped you achieve it

Reflection helps you move forward with clarity and self-belief, rather than self-criticism.

You don’t need to minimise your achievements.

They matter... And so do you.

Hazel, Empowering Your Circle