Here’s Why You Should Celebrate Endings

Endings are a natural part of life, but how often do we actually take the time to celebrate them?

I’ve been giving some thought to this lately because my son recently graduated and I finished up a course I had been taking for the last few months. Colleges are amazing at celebrating endings—think of the pomp, the ceremonies, the speeches, and the parties. They not only honor the achievement but also make the entire journey feel worthwhile.

On the other hand, my course was great but the ending was flat.

My coaching clients are also horrible at endings. They tell me that they don’t have time to celebrate; the project’s completed and it’s straight on to the next goal

But here’s the thing: when you celebrate endings you creates positive memories and a sense of accomplishment that can fuel future success.

It doesn’t have to be elaborate—just meaningful.

Read more: Three Steps to Ending Things with Grace