When was your last win? Yesterday? A month ago? Wh...

When was your last win? Yesterday? A month ago? When you were 12? I’ll bet it was today, but you didn’t even notice.

As busy humans, we get so fixed on our big goals that we lose sight of what we’re accomplishing along the way. But every big win is made up of dozens of smaller ones.

No one gets up one morning and runs a marathon with no training and imagines they will win. To reach the finish line, you run every day. Frosty mornings and rainstorms don’t stop you. Instead, you get your butt out of bed and lace up your shoes. Every time you go out the door, it’s a win. You should celebrate every mile you cross. The tiny wins push you toward the big ones.

You don’t cross the finish line every day. Significant milestones may be days, weeks, or even years apart. Most days are about training. You spend your time working to get closer to the next goal.

It would be wonderful if every day included a major win — a golden trophy symbolizing success — but all the other days are just as important.

I Get It

“But, Scott,” you may be thinking. “I’m not a runner. I’m barely a walker.”

Me too.

Every time you take your meds, eat healthy food, or force yourself to bed when you’d rather binge-watch Hulu, you’re training. When you write in your journal, practice gratitude, or skip coffee after lunch because you know it keeps you awake, you’re winning. Celebrate the win.

Some days, the only success is staying alive, but that counts, too. Celebrate the win.

Every day matters. Living with mental illness is a marathon, so keep training. What you do today can have a tremendous impact on how tomorrow goes. Practice healthy habits today and it makes all the other days easier.

So, I ask again, when was your last win? Celebrate your victory.

Until next time, keep fighting.
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