Copy of Chooseday 23rd September, Choose to Celebrate Milestones! 🎉
- GoodCompany Team
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
Good Morning,
September is the perfect time to pause, step back, and reflect.
Too often we focus only on the next target, the next challenge, the next “to-do.” But what about the ground we’ve already covered? The progress we’ve made, the healthier choices we’ve embraced, the positive habits we’ve built?
Those are milestones worth celebrating. 🏆
And science agrees...
A 2024 Harvard Health study Harvard Health found that people who regularly practiced gratitude had a 9% lower risk of mortality over three years compared to those who didn’t.
Research also shows that celebrating small wins activates the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine that boosts motivation, confidence, and wellbeing (Psychology Today, 2024 Psychology Today).
Even just 5–10 minutes of daily joy practices—such as jotting down what you’re grateful for—has been shown to lift mood and reduce stress levels (UCSF Big Joy Project, 2024 Home).
Gratitude, in particular, is a powerful multiplier. When we stop to appreciate what we have and what we’ve achieved, we shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance.
💼 In the Workplace
Engagement Boost: Employees who feel recognized are up to 4 times more likely to be engaged at work TeamOut.
Increased Productivity: Recognition can lead to a 17% increase in productivity among employees who feel valued Vantage Circle.
Stronger Collaboration: A culture of appreciation fosters better teamwork and communication, leading to more effective collaboration.
🧠 Health & Well-being
Better Sleep: Practicing gratitude can improve sleep quality by reducing negative thoughts before bedtime Sleep Education.
Lower Stress: Gratitude helps in reducing stress levels and enhancing overall mood Mayo Clinic Health System.
Enhanced Resilience: Regularly acknowledging what we're thankful for can build resilience and help us bounce back from challenges Psychology Today.
🎯 Celebrating Milestones
Celebrating even small achievements can have a profound impact:
Personal Growth: Recognizing personal milestones, like making healthier choices or achieving a goal, reinforces positive behavior.
Team Morale: Acknowledging a colleague's effort or a team's success boosts morale and encourages continued collaboration.
And speaking of milestones… 🏆 At GoodCompany, we’re celebrating one of our own.
The GoodCompany Awards 2025 are here, recognising the Top 40 companies across Australia who are stepping up for people and planet. It’s a reminder that when we stop to honour achievements, we fuel even greater impact ahead.
Applications are FREE and close Monday 6th October.
So today, choose to celebrate. Share your wins with your team. Reflect on how far you’ve come. Write down what you're grateful for.
Because you're worth it,
The GoodCompany Team
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