Celebrating a milestone like an anniversary, a birthday, or a great set of grades can give us an amazing feeling.

And it can be even better when someone else notices our achievements and makes the effort to acknowledge them.

This is true at work, too. Celebrating achievement can boost confidence and increase motivation. Showing appreciation can also boost your organization's reputation, improve retention, and help to attract top talent.

But how much recognition is enough? And when do celebrations become overbearing or lose meaning? In this article, we explore nine ways to celebrate achievement in your team, while avoiding the pitfalls.