If you’re anything like me, there are days when the weight of the world feels overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the big things—grief, heartbreak, or stress piling on—and sometimes it’s the slow, quiet buildup of small challenges that leave us feeling stuck. On those days, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re not making progress, that we’re failing simply because we aren’t soaring.
But here’s the truth I’m learning to hold onto: even the tiniest steps forward are still movement.
When life feels like too much, when tasks stack up faster than we can check them off, or when getting out of bed feels like a monumental task—those moments hold the potential for what I call tiny victories. These are the simple acts that might go unnoticed by others but take great courage from within us. Making breakfast, brushing your teeth, showing up to a meeting even if your heart isn’t in it—these things count. They are not small. Not when you’re walking through difficulty.
We often think of victory as something grand, something that has to be earned through visible success or productivity. But that definition doesn’t hold up in real life. Real life asks us to show up even when we don’t feel ready, to keep going even when we’re not sure why, and to offer ourselves grace in the process.
On your worst days, showing up is worth celebrating.
The voice of self-criticism might tell you that you’re not doing enough or that your pace is too slow. But you—and only you—know how much effort today required. If your best today was getting out of bed, if your best was making it through without giving up, then you’ve done more than enough. And that’s a victory.
Every day is different. Some days will be filled with energy and clarity, and others will leave you weary and unsure. Honor them all. Let go of the pressure to compare today’s progress to yesterday’s strength.
Take a deep breath. Notice that you are here. And in that simple awareness, you’ve already claimed a tiny victory.
You are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved—for the gift you already are.
Infinitely Precious 