Celebrating the Small Wins

Have you ever felt like what you're working on isn't good enough? Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, the needle just isn't moving? Trust me when I say, I get it. In fact, I felt like that this morning. I was anxious and overwhelmed.

I've been off work for the past four days. I planned to spend one day with family and the other three days tackling chores and personal projects, like creating filming areas around my place (I'm a content creator). I also wanted to clean out the fridge, do laundry, and go grocery shopping. I was confident I could get all of that done in four days.

But this morning, I woke up with anxiety, not because I had completed everything, but because my to-do list was just as long as it was four days ago. I panicked. How was I not done? Why didn't I see progress?

As I lay there in bed with mixed emotions, I silenced the voice in my head telling me I hadn't done enough, and started to listen to the other voice in my head telling me that I'd actually done a lot. (And yes, I might have voices in my head, but back to the story.) I had completed much more than I realized.

I drove an hour and a half to see my family and celebrate the holiday. I rearranged my living room, making space to record my voice overs and creating a meditation/yoga studio. I spoke to a dear friend on the phone for two hours. I purchased a storage unit for my office and cleaned and rearranged my desk setup. I posted to all six of my social accounts three days in a row.

Each of these accomplishments, although they seemed small at the time, contributed significantly to my overall progress. Driving to see my family strengthened our bond and gave me a much-needed break. Rearranging my living room created a more productive and inspiring environment for my work. Talking to my friend lifted my spirits and provided emotional support. And maintaining my social media presence was a step forward in building my online brand.

So, what the heck was I thinking? How dare I think that I hadn't done enough? The point I'm trying to make is that it can be so easy to overlook the small things that have been accomplished. Small things are parts of big things. The small things are the details, and if you can take care of the small things, just imagine how everything will fall into place.

To keep track of my accomplishments, I’ve decided to start a daily journal where I note down every little thing I achieve, no matter how insignificant it might seem. This way, I can look back and see just how much I’ve done.

I will personally start to do a better job celebrating my wins, no matter what size they are. A win is a win.

I encourage you to do the same. Take a moment to reflect on your small wins. Write them down, share them with friends, or post them on social media. Let’s celebrate our journeys together.

Remember, every step forward, no matter how small, is progress.