Weekend Boost No. 159
OH HOW YOU'VE GROWN...
Acknowledgment fuels belonging. Celebration sparks momentum. Both matter—in work and in life.
Milestones aren't just birthdays, anniversaries, or promotions—they're the steps we take, the lessons we learn, and the progress we often rush past. This weekend is an invitation to pause and celebrate: the work wins, the quiet breakthroughs, the relational shifts, and the moments that remind us we're moving forward. When we honor both the professional and the personal, we strengthen our sense of meaning, momentum, and connection. Here are some resources to inspire you this weekend.
In her latest Esther Calling episode, Esther Perel works with a caller approaching 40 who reflects on patterns in love and life milestones. She shows how acknowledgment—naming where you've been and what you've learned—is a crucial step in creating new possibilities.
Fresh research from Harvard Business Review highlights that celebrating incremental progress keeps motivation high and teams resilient. Recognition doesn't have to wait until the big finish—marking the small steps builds confidence, fuels momentum, and is an antidote to boredom.
From playful nicknames ("Spreadsheet Sorcerer") to no-email appreciation hours, these ideas show how acknowledgment at work can be both lighthearted and meaningful. Celebrating learning milestones alongside outcomes creates a culture of curiosity and growth.
THE PRACTICE
Personal Lens: Journal on a milestone you've overlooked—what growth is hiding there?
Professional Lens: Share three small wins from your week with a colleague or your team.
Collective Lens: Give someone in your circle a playful "title" that acknowledges their unique contribution.
