快樂成長的祕訣
In life, we often wait for big events to celebrate — like getting a new job, passing an exam, or finishing a big project.
生活中，我們常常等到重大事件才慶祝──像是找到新工作、通過考試或完成大型計畫。
wait for等待／wait on sb.伺候某人／wait up for sb.熬夜等某人event(n.)(尤指重大或不尋常的)事情、事件in the normal／ordinary course of events在正常情況下=normallyland(v.)爭取到(工作)pass an exam with flying colors高分通過考試project(n.)專案／housing project住房工程
But small successes also matter.
但其實小成就也很重要。
matter(v.)要緊
They are the steps that lead to bigger goals, and they help us stay motivated.
小成就是邁向大目標的每一步，也能幫助我們保持動力。
take steps採取步驟／take measures採取措施／take action採取行動lead to導致=bring about／give rise to／causeachieve／attain a goal達到目標set a goal訂定目標motivated(adj.)有動力的、受到鼓舞的self-motivated(adj.)自我激勵的
Celebrating small wins can make us feel proud and happy.
慶祝小勝利會讓我們感到自豪和快樂。
proud(adj.)驕傲的、自豪的arrogant(adj.)自大的、傲慢的=pompous
For example, maybe you woke up early to study, finished a book, or remembered to take a walk after dinner.
舉例來說，也許你今天早起念書、讀完一本書，或記得晚餐後去散步。
for example舉例來說、例如=for instancebright and early一大清早remember to VR記得去做某事／remember doing sth.記得做過某事take a walk／stroll散步=go for a walk／stroll
These seemingly little actions show that you are trying your best.
這些看似微不足道的行動都代表你正在努力。
seemingly(adv.)看似地action(n.)行動／actions speak louder than words行動勝於語言do one’s best／utmost盡全力
When we notice and celebrate progress, we build confidence.
當我們注意到並慶祝自己的進步，就能建立自信。
make progress進步confidence(n.)自信boost confidence提升自信
It reminds us that we are growing, even if success takes time.
這提醒我們自己正在進步，即使成功需要時間。
remind sb. that…提醒某人～remind sb. to VR提醒某人做某事remind sb. of sth.使某人想起某事time-consuming(adj.)費時的even though儘管／even if即使
You can reward yourself with kind words, a short break, or a small treat.
你可以用一句鼓勵的話、短暫的休息，或一個小獎勵來獎勵自己。
reward sb. with sth.用某物來獎勵某人rewarding experience有成就感的經驗as a reward作為回報
Remember, every big achievement starts with many small steps.
記住，每一個大成就都是由許多小步驟開始的。
keep／bear in mind記住a sense of achievement成就感
So don’t wait — celebrate your progress today!
所以還等什麼？今天就開始慶祝你的進步吧！
without delay立即