Be Your Biggest Fan!!

Being your own biggest fan can be one of the most challenging things to achieve in life. We are often our own worst critic, constantly nitpicking at our flaws and mistakes. However, learning to appreciate and celebrate our accomplishments is crucial to building self-confidence and achieving our goals. While people may be fans of you, fans tend to be fickle and will stop cheering the moment you aren’t living up to their standards. Being your own fan will allow you to clap for yourself even when no one else is. Over time, when you’re in the thick of a sports season, project, business venture, and other endeavors, the claps aren’t as loud. The congratulations will always be louder after you achieve your goal than when you’re in the pursuit of it. We often find it hard to lift ourselves up because it may be viewed as arrogant, self-centered, narcissistic, and cocky. I am here to tell you that it is okay to lift yourself up AND you can also lift others up as you lift yourself up. It is important to have a healthy sense of self-esteem/self-worth and being your own fan can help with just that.

Here are some reasons why being your own biggest fan is important:

• Motivation When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we are more motivated to take action towards our goals. We can easily get demotivated if we don't think we're capable of achieving what we want, but when we're our own biggest fan, we push ourselves to work harder and aim higher.

• Self-confidence If we constantly put ourselves down and don't acknowledge our strengths and accomplishments, our self-esteem can take a hit. Being our own biggest fan helps build self-confidence, which is essential for success in all areas of life.

• Positive mindset When we focus on our strengths and accomplishments, we create a positive mindset that helps us deal with setbacks and challenges. We're more likely to approach problems with a can-do attitude, which can help us overcome obstacles more easily.

So how can we be our own biggest fan?

• Celebrate your successes Take time to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Whether it's acing a test or finishing a project at work, celebrate your hard work and the progress you've made.

• Practice self-compassion When we make mistakes or fall short of our goals, it's important to be kind and compassionate to ourselves. Instead of beating ourselves up, we can acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them. Talk to yourself like you would when trying to cheer someone else up.

• Focus on your strengths It's easy to focus on our weaknesses and flaws, but it's important to remember our strengths as well. Make a list of your strengths and review it regularly to remind yourself of your abilities.

• Set realistic goals Setting realistic goals can help us achieve success and avoid disappointment. When we set achievable goals, we're more likely to succeed and feel good about ourselves.

In conclusion, being your own biggest fan is essential for achieving success and happiness in life. By celebrating your successes, practicing self-compassion, focusing on your strengths, and setting realistic goals, you can become your own biggest supporter and achieve your dreams.

Until Next Time,

E. Ibadin