The Girls on the Run program inspires girls to chase their dreams and recognize their accomplishments — and those of their teammates — big and small.
Feeling recognized after achieving a goal is a deeply impactful experience that carries significant mental health benefits. Being acknowledged and celebrated for hard work meets the basic human need for appreciation and visibility, validating the effort and dedication that went into reaching a milestone. When individuals feel seen and valued, they are more likely to engage in future endeavors, pursue future challenges, and set higher goals.
So, how can we (as well as our kids) celebrate the accomplishments of families, peers, and fellow community members? With genuine compliments that recognize the heart and soul they poured into the newly achieved goal.
Sharing compliments that recognize our loved one’s hard work can transform their feeling of personal satisfaction into one that inspires others. By taking one’s hat off to another person’s achievement, this fosters an environment of encouragement and sets a trend of motivation in motion for all. It also underscores the importance of not just achieving goals but being part of a community (even if it’s just two people speaking) that celebrates these accomplishments together.
So, the next time a loved one crosses a finish line (yes, we’re still in the 5K spirit), passes a class, completes a project, stands up for themselves, or simply overcomes a challenge, consider sharing (or encourage your girl to share) one of these 17 compliments!
“Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off — I can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve next!”
Participants and coaches shine bright in technicolor after completing the GOTR Greater Richmond 5K.
“Seeing your commitment to your goal inspires me to follow my OWN dreams.”
“Your talent and perseverance shone through even when things were tough!”
“You’ve earned this success AND more!”
Participants in pink cheering one another on at the GOTR Charlotte 5K Celebration.
“I always wanted to try (insert person’s achieved goal) but never had the courage to go for it. Because of you, I now have the confidence to put myself out there!”
“This accomplishment is just the beginning.”
“Your hard work motivates ME to keep going and never give up.”
Two Heart & Sole girls and one 5K participant proudly show off their medals at the GOTR Maricopa & Pinal Counties 5K.
“I always knew you could do it!”
“You overcame so many obstacles to achieve this. Your perseverance is an inspiration to everyone you meet!”
“This achievement is a clear reflection of who you are — a mountain mover!”
Three excited 5K ladies all smiles post-finish line at the GOTR Greater Richmond 5K Celebration.
“You should be very proud of yourself!”
“On days when you’re feeling down, I hope you remember this incredible achievement and how it made you feel.”
“It’s amazing to see how you’ve turned your goals into achievements. Keep up the great work!”
An enthusiastic team of GOTR girls, coach, and volunteer from Gamma Phi Beta at the GOTR Puget Sound 5K.
“Congratulations on your well-deserved success!”
“You’ve gone above and beyond, and your success is a direct result of your hard work.”
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. Your success today is a reward for your choice to bravely go for it!”
A GOTR girl and her 5K Buddy forming a heart and feeling the love at the GOTR Maricopa & Pinal Counties 5K.
“I want to acknowledge the incredible effort you’ve put into this. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed!”
Join us in teaching our girls how to use their Star Power to recognize the Star Power of others! Find more compliment content in our other blog, 20 Kind Compliments That Don’t Involve Looks!
