In a world that often only celebrates grand achievements, it’s easy to overlook the small victories that pave the way to lasting change. And in truth, if we want to develop big habits, we must celebrate all the small changes we make along the way! For you see, celebrating our small wins is what wires the new habit into our brain. When we celebrate even the most minor victory, it triggers a release of dopamine. This not only feels rewarding in the moment but also reinforces the behavior on a neurochemical level, helping to embed the new habit into our neural pathways. So, today set your intentions to not wait for big achievements to celebrate. Today, recognize and celebrate the small wins along the way. These small moments of victory build momentum and keep you motivated. We all want to reach the top of the mountain and feel that we’ve achieved something. We want to be finished, but that’s never going to happen; our lives are a constant work in progress. Today, whatever you are working toward, and however far you still have to go, take the time to bask in everything you’ve achieved thus far. It doesn’t matter if you are moving fast or slow, only that you keep moving! And the best way to ensure that you keep doing that is to cherish each step along the way. Today, set your intentions to celebrate what you want to see more of!

Just for today, I celebrate all my small wins. I am making positive changes in every area of my life. I accept all parts of myself, not just the ones I like. I am safe and out of this situation, only good will come. And so it is.