How do I answer “What have you been doing particularly well?” without turning it into new goals or pressure on myself?

Treat this prompt as a celebration, not a to-do list. Try a simple four-step reflection: 1) Describe the win in one sentence (keep it factual). 2) Name the value it reflects (patience, courage, kindness, consistency). 3) Note how it felt in your body (calm, energized, steady). 4) Choose a tiny way to honor it today (savor a quiet break, share gratitude, or write a single appreciative line to yourself). Focus on process wins—showing up, setting boundaries, resting when needed—rather than outcomes. In the Stoic app, jot 2–3 bullet points and stop there; ending intentionally helps you resist adding new demands.

I struggle to see my wins because my standards are so high. How can I find examples I’m actually proud of?

Use a supportive lens and a short time window. Scan only the last 24–72 hours and ask: • Where did I show up when I didn’t feel like it? • When did I choose the calmer or kinder option? • What boundary did I keep? • What did I recover from faster than before? • What did I let go of that didn’t need perfecting? If it’s still hard, switch perspective: “What would a close friend praise me for?” Consider different arenas—body (rest, movement), mind (focus, reading), work (follow-through), relationships (listening), and self-care (saying no). Capture even small moments in Stoic; consistency, not magnitude, is the signal.

How can I celebrate what I’m doing well without feeling arrogant or creating new expectations?

Anchor celebration to values, not metrics. Write: “I did X well; it expressed Y value.” Keep it about character—steadiness, honesty, compassion—rather than performance quotas. Then practice quiet acknowledgment over escalation: savor a moment of pride, share a thank-you, or repeat a simple ritual (tea, a walk) to mark the win. If pressure creeps in, use a Stoic reframe: I can control my efforts and choices today; outcomes will vary. Let the entry end with “This is enough for today.” That line helps you honor progress without promising more.

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What have you been doing particularly well recently?

Think of the things you handle with care, skill, or consistency. In which areas of your life do you thrive? How can you celebrate these instead of creating new demands for yourself?

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Dec 30, 2025

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