Self-Care Challenge Day 9: Give Yourself a Medal

Give yourself the validation you look for from others.

January 8, 2021 YJ Editors

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Stop waiting for external validation. Give it to yourself instead. Today’s journaling prompt encourages you to reward and appreciate everything you wish you’d been acknowledged for.

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Self-Care Challenge Day 9: Give Yourself a Medal

Give yourself the validation you look for from others.

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