We all have lofty goals in life, whether it’s to get a promotion, lose weight, finish a degree, have children, buy a certain type of house, run a half marathon or start our own business. These things are all very worth celebrating, but they are relatively rare occurrences. The goal of “Little Wins” is to give people a reason to celebrate more commonplace goals, like staying on top of the laundry, setting a boundary at work, or canceling a subscription before the free trial has ended. These small wins can boost life in many ways! Yet, many of us don’t look for opportunities to celebrate our minor milestones. We deem them insignificant. Or, we’re so focused on the future, we don’t see what’s right in front of us.

Recognizing your achievements not only feels good, it has numerous benefits! Rewarding yourself for successes, even small ones, gives you something to look forward to. Celebrating school, work, and personal milestones not only helps people acknowledge their successes, it also provides opportunities to strengthen bonds with family, friends, and coworkers! Plus, positive memories of past accomplishments can help motivate people to pursue future goals. I invite you to join me in retraining your brain to see, appreciate and celebrate little wins.