Hey friend! If you’ve been hard on yourself lately or brushing past the things God has helped you accomplish, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. Today we’re talking about something most women—especially Christian business owners—struggle with: giving yourself a simple pat on the back. Inside this conversation, I walk you through why we tend to judge our efforts so harshly, how the stories we tell ourselves keep us stuck, and what it actually looks like to acknowledge your own growth with gratitude instead of guilt. You’ll hear a practical example from one of my clients who was hiding her gifts out of fear, and why celebrating even the smallest step forward is an act of courage and stewardship. Now, this is important: you’re going to be reminded that the confidence you’re looking for doesn’t come from approval, applause, or someone else validating you. It comes from partnering with God. He’s not asking you to be perfect—He’s asking you to be faithful. And sometimes faithfulness looks like pausing to say, “Thank You, Lord, for helping me show up today,” rather than immediately listing all the things you think you should’ve done better. My hope is that you walk away from this episode feeling seen, encouraged, and more grounded in who God created you to be. If you’re juggling a lot… if you’ve taken even one step forward this week… if you’ve done the hard thing even while afraid—give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it. And it matters. If this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder too. Your support helps this message reach more Christian women building businesses with purpose. And if you’d like to work together on your content systems or done-for-you repurposing, you’ll find everything you need below. I appreciate you, and I pray this blesses the exact heart that needed to hear it today. Timestamps: 00:00 Self-Compassion: A Pat on the Back 01:00 The Trap of Seeking Validation 01:17 Embracing Gratitude and Stewardship 02:07 The Courage to Celebrate Wins 02:41 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 04:24 Recap and Final Thoughts 05:41 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Michele’s Links: Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/pat-on-the-back/ DFY Content Repurposing: https://misstask.com/content-repurposing-starter-pack FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow Visit the website: https://misstask.com Q4 2025 Podcast Review Giveaway 🎉 I’m giving away free content repurposing every month through the end of 2025! Here’s how to enter: Leave a 5-star review for Content Systems for Growth on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Take a screenshot of your review DM it to me on Instagram @micheleduweobm Each month—October, November, and December—I’ll choose one winner to receive my Give It a Try Repurposing Package, where I’ll turn one of your podcast episodes into five days of ready-to-post content (worth $190)! *Disclaimer: If you happen to purchase anything I recommend in this or any of my communications, it’s likely I'll receive some kind of affiliate compensation from these products that I use and love. Please do not feel obligated to purchase anything through my links.

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