Small Wins, Big Momentum: Celebrate Your Writing Milestones

Feeling stuck? Shift your focus to celebrating small wins. They’re the key to building long-term momentum.

Last week, I finally published a piece I’d been working on for months. There were moments I wasn’t sure I’d ever get through it; people weren’t responding, and the work felt stalled. That’s what made finishing it so satisfying.

If I hadn’t celebrated each little milestone along the way—scheduling an interview, drafting a section—it would have been even harder to keep going.

Writing can feel overwhelming when you’re always chasing the next big goal. Instead, focus on celebrating small wins. They’re your building blocks for progress.

Here’s a quick exercise to get you started:

Write down one small win from the past week. It could be finishing a paragraph, researching a tricky topic, or even carving out 10 minutes to write.

Take a moment to celebrate it—share it with a friend, treat yourself, or simply acknowledge the progress.

Recognizing your wins, no matter how small, creates a sense of accomplishment and fuels your motivation to keep going.

Want to learn how to turn this into a daily habit that rewires your brain for success? Keep reading.