Penelope Cruz's Oscar

I read a lovely interview with Penelope Cruz in Stylist magazine.

Unlike all the stars who say they keep their Oscars hidden away / they never look at them / they've even forgotten where it is, Penelope says she moves it from room to room, trying to make a decision.

"I even took it to the beach one day! It's like being five when you finally get a toy you've been asking for!"

I love the idea of her enjoying her accomplishment. Allowing the success of the award to settle in every cell.

What do you do when you get something you've been working towards?

Do you immediately move on to the next thing or allow yourself some time to celebrate?

Rewards are very important as they offer you the chance to sit with the accomplishment of whatever you've just achieved.

Whether your reward is a cup of tea after decluttering a junk drawer, a night out after finishing a big assignment or even a holiday after a big project, remember that it's important to keep your word to yourself.

Can you imagine if you had a child and you promised that when they ____ you'd give them ____ and then you didn't keep your word?

When you've been very busy and working hard, taking a break can feel quite challenging but you owe it to yourself to let yourself breathe a bit before taking on your next challenge.