‘If no one gives you a medal... design your own.’ 

Billy Connolly 

I loved reading the Big Yin’s autobiography, 'Windswept and Interesting' and when he started a chapter with those words, I immediately thought this was sage advice. 

You can spend much time waiting for the recognition, permission and credit you deserve, only to be disappointed when it doesn't come. 

How about creating your own daily medal? 

I’ve long been a fan of a daily grateful list. Ending the day with five things to be grateful for.  

Now I’ve started to add, ‘one thing to be proud of’.  

It’s just for me. Not bragging rights. Just something that I can add in my journal that made me feel fulfilled.  

Last week, I posted a video of some very proud people. Writers. 

Actually, writers who published.  

I’m not sure if there’s a prouder moment than the instant when you open the box and see your book. 

The medal!

If you’ve seen it, you’ll know what I mean. If you haven’t, you can watch it by clicking the image. 

I bet you £50 that you can’t watch it without smiling, crying or probably both.