It took me a while to notice them;
the quiet victories hiding between the big moments.
But once I did, everything changed.
What Counts as a ‘Small Win’?
We often wait for big milestones, walking unaided, going back to work, driving again, but the real signs of healing often show up in gentler, quieter ways.
You don’t have to do this all at once.
I stood up without holding on to anything.”
No one saw it. It didn’t get written down. But for me, it was massive.
Not every night, but the first time it happened, I almost cried.
I slept through the night.”
A proper, belly-deep laugh. One I didn’t expect. That was the moment I knew I was coming back.
“I laughed today.”
“I brushed my hair without flinching.”
Pain-free movement that used to feel impossible? That’s recovery.
Why These Moments Matter
They remind you that you’re not stuck.
They prove that healing is happening, even if it’s slow, even if no one else sees it.
Create a Micro-Wins Log
Try this:
Write down one win a day, even if it’s small.
No pressure. No expectations. Just moments that matter to you.
Examples:
- “I walked to the corner shop.”
- “I told someone I was tired, and didn’t apologise.”
- “I got dressed today.”
Let those moments carry you. Let them be your proof.
🧡 Final Thought
Progress isn’t always visible. But it’s always real.
The small wins are the big wins, when you’re the one living through it.
💬 Got a quiet victory to share? I’d love to hear it.
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