A colleague and friend of mine, Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW, shared a smart revelation in a recent blog post. As parents, we focus on celebrating our children's victories, but what about our own? At the end of a busy day, we tend to brush our own achievements under the rug. True, but not very fair, is it?

Erin challenged her readers to celebrate life's small victories, and I can not agree more!  I think this is an especially important strategy during a job search. 

Take the time to set realistic goals and celebrate those wins. It will keep your spirits up and help maintain your momentum. Set goals — make 10 calls, secure a new interview, or reconnect with 5 members of your network — and when you hit each goal, take the time to do your happy dance, pour a glass of wine, or treat yourself to an afternoon off.

You deserve it!