All About Self Commitment and Celebration!
The Science of Why You Must Celebrate & the Power of Self-Commitment
Congratulations! You have completed the Vital Elements: A Life Style Reset 90-day Peak Wellness Challenge. This isn't just a finish line; it’s a profound moment of integration. The final, crucial step is a deep commitment to self, immediately followed by celebration. Here is the science of why these two steps are the most important for turning your new habits into your new identity.1. Commitment to Self: The Engine of Lasting Change
You spent the last 90 days learning to set boundaries with the outside world. Now, the final step is setting and holding boundaries with yourself. This is the ultimate act of self-trust, and it is chemically rooted in your brain.
The Power of Self-Efficacy: When you follow through on a personal promise—like consistently drinking your water or completing a 30-minute "Phone Fast"—you directly strengthen your self-efficacy. This is the psychological term for your belief in your ability to succeed. This foundational trust is what ultimately allows you to move past chronic anxiety and build a resilient life.
Rewiring the Brain’s Reward Pathway: When you honor your word to yourself, your brain delivers a measurable dose of dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters reinforce the "reward pathway" associated with the healthy behavior, making it more likely you will repeat the action in the future. The simple act of completing your one non-negotiable habit for the week is literally teaching your brain that doing the healthy thing feels good.
2. Celebration: Securing the New Neural Pathway
High-achieving women often skip the celebration and immediately move on to the next goal. This is a missed opportunity to cement the progress you've made. The act of celebrating is a powerful tool for your brain.
Anchoring the Dopamine Hit: Celebration acts as an anchor. It connects the positive emotional state (joy, pride, relief) with the journey itself, providing a final, strong dose of dopamine and serotonin that confirms to your nervous system: this entire 90-day process was a success and is worth keeping.
Somatic Release: The feeling of completion and celebration is a somatic experience—it's felt in the body. For someone moving from a chronic "fight-or-flight" state, this conscious moment of acknowledging your win signals to your vagus nerve and nervous system that it is safe to fully relax and integrate the calm you have earned.
The Physical Marker: Your final reward, the unique hand-painted watercolor bookmark, is a physical marker of this celebration. It is a daily reminder of the peace and resilience you earned over the last 90 days, keeping the connection between your commitment and your reward tangible and top-of-mind.
