Why Celebrating A Win Can Be As Stressful As Mourning A Loss

Lots of coaches and mental health experts focus on dealing with loss and struggle. But celebrating a win creates stress, too, and we have much less guidance to deal with it.

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When certain things happen, we tend to think “champagne,” not crisis:

• Selling a business or home and now you’ve got a bundle of cash
• Getting an unexpected raise or promotion at work
• Getting a job offer out of the blue
• Getting accepted to a competitive degree program
• Finally getting a job after a long job search
• Winning your case in Small Claims Court

But while we’re celebrating, something is missing.

Success can be lonely.

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You want to pop the cork, but who’s around to share?

Your best friend has been out of work with less luck in finding a job.