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Happy Birthday To Me | Celebrate Growth + Reflecting on Progress = Embracing the Journey
As we near my birthday, let’s take a moment to reflect on our growth journey. Celebrate the small victories—because every step counts.
What’s good friend!
I'm going to be real with you... I struggled with writing this. This weekend has been filled with much-needed reflection, and if you didn’t know, I’m one of those people who likes to start the New Year on my birthday. So, as I get ready for another trip around the sun tomorrow (March 24), I’m quickly reminded of how important it is to celebrate our growth—no matter how small the steps. We live in a world where we’re constantly rushing to do, achieve, and move forward, but what if we paused and celebrated the wins we've already accumulated?
Today, let’s reflect on our journey and give ourselves the credit we deserve for the progress we've made because, trust me, baby, it all matters. So as I get ready to enter my next chapter, I’m honoring the small victories, acknowledging my growth, and I want to invite you to do the same. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come—together.

Take a moment to journal and ask yourself:
What wins have I had recently, no matter how small?
What leadership challenges have I overcome, and how did they shape me?
How can I celebrate my growth today, even if it's just taking a quiet moment to reflect?
Remember, growth isn’t a race—it’s a journey, and every step counts.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
This quote resonates deeply as I look back on my own growth. I’ve learned that it’s not about the destination, but about showing up for yourself every single day. Celebrate the courage to keep going and the strength it took to get here.
Thank you for being part of this intentional journey with me. I can’t wait to see how much more we’ll celebrate together in the future. Let’s continue to show up for ourselves and honor the growth we’ve made—today and every day.
With intention,
Shakeyla M. Ingram 💖

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