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Celebrate Small Wins

Theme: Build momentum by acknowledging progress.

Focus: Celebrate accomplishments, not perfection.

Task: Write one win (big or small) you experienced recently and how it moved you forward.

Journal Reflection:

  1. What small win did you achieve today or this week?
  2. How did it make you feel?
  3. What’s the next step to build on this success?

Grim’s Journal Entry:

My recent “Win” and how it moved me forward:

Letting go of a toxic connection, even though it still hurts.
How it moved me forward: It helped me reclaim my peace. Choosing to walk away reminded me that I don’t have to keep proving my worth to someone who doesn’t see it. It’s painful, but it’s also freeing — and it’s the first real step toward healing and putting myself first.

My journal reflection:

  1. What small win did you achieve today or this week?

This week, I completed a 4-week intensive therapy program with the VA to work on my PTSD. It wasn’t easy (mentally, emotionally, or physically), but I showed up every single day. That alone is a win. There were days I wanted to shut down or walk away, but I didn’t. I stayed with it. I committed to the process, even when it brought up pain I’ve spent years avoiding.

  1. How did it make you feel?

Completing the program left me feeling a mix of emotions: proud, exhausted, and, honestly, a little nervous. But mostly, it reminded me that I’m not broken beyond repair. There’s a part of me that’s still strong, still fighting, still willing to do the hard work to heal. I don’t know if I feel “better,” but I feel lighter, like I’m no longer carrying the full weight of everything alone.

  1. What’s the next step to build on this success?

The next step is to maintain the momentum. I don’t want to just “go back to normal” – I want to move forward. That means sticking with the tools I learned, being honest about how I feel, and staying connected to the support systems I built during therapy. I’ll also be transitioning into an 8-week group therapy program, still with the VA, so I can continue the work in a new setting. It’s another chance to keep growing and not isolate myself. And I know the progress I’ve made is just a starting point, not the finish line.