Celebrating the Wins

Why Small Victories in Motherhood Matter

Motherhood is a marathon of tiny victories—those small moments that make you feel like, “I’ve got this.” Yet, too often, we let those victories slip by without acknowledging them. We’re so focused on what we haven’t done or what’s left on the never-ending to-do list that we forget to celebrate the things we’re already crushing.

But here’s the thing: Those small wins? They’re huge. They’re the glue that holds us together on the hard days. They’re the proof that you’re doing this mom thing, and you’re doing it well.

Did you finally figure out how to soothe your baby to sleep after what felt like a million tries? Win. Did you manage to get through the day without any baby cries, you cry incidents? Major win. Did you just spend five whole minutes enjoying a hot cup of coffee before the chaos started? We’re talking huge win.

The beauty of celebrating these small victories is that it shifts your perspective. Instead of focusing on what didn’t get done, you start to see how much you’ve actually accomplished. It creates a positive feedback loop—recognize a win, feel good about it, and suddenly, you’re looking for the next one. And those moments start adding up.

Motherhood is a series of these little successes, and each one deserves a moment of recognition. So, give yourself credit. Allow yourself to feel proud. And remember that it’s these small moments that build the foundation of your motherhood journey.

You’re doing an amazing job, even on the days when it feels like everything’s going sideways. Because here’s the truth: The wins are always there—you just have to look for them.