In today’s fast-paced environment, what’s deemed hard work anymore? When there seems to be a hack for practically everything around every corner, cheat sheets are ready with a mouse click.

The fulfillment of hard work stems from the journey, not the hacks you took to accomplish the task or the corners you cut to get it done, but rather the skills development and challenges overcome to see the project through. The personal growth experience is true sign of hard work.

The effort invested builds a sense of pride so you can tell yourself, “I did this!” whether it’s making it to the finish line of that 5K race you always wanted to do, watching the blooms of your new flower bed with confidence for the first time, or any other endeavor you wish to tackle.

Setting goals for yourself will give you purpose and, when achieved, provide a sense of accomplishment, thus boosting your self-confidence. Be thrilled, satisfied, and celebrate the tangible results.

It’s important to remember that failures will occur, and that’s okay. Take them in stride and learn from them. Failures build resilience , which is excellent as it strengthens your ability to handle adversity and will keep you motivated to pursue even greater challenges.

Let’s keep in mind that hard work isn’t easy, but it’s definitely worth it.