Finished? Congratulations! That’s awesome! How are you feeling?

At this point, you have just gotten to your finish line!

How long did it take? Be honest now!

Don’t be ashamed of how short or long a time you took, okay?

You finished. That’s all that matters!

Now, how are you feeling?

If you are feeling like you are at the top of the world, go on! Have fun! Celebrate! Reward yourself and have fun!

If you are feeling sad or frustrated or otherwise “done” with your IP now that you’ve finished, take some time to step away and take care of yourself.

Often the way we feel mirrors our quality of self care that we have given to ourselves, and if you are unhappy, it may have been that you thought you’d be happy by reaching a goal, but it was closer to a definition of success than it was a true definition of your happiness.

Drink water. Go for a walk. Make sure you take time to journal a little to find where you are in your head or heart. But I’ll still tell you, “congratulations! You made it!” Because every IP creator needs a pat on the back and a hug too.

Good job. There is no need for you to rush to the next, new IP until you have rested up and basked in the light of your IP’s completion. Rest!