When we think about success, we often picture big moments—landing the dream client, hitting a major income milestone, or finally feeling like we have it all together. But the truth? Success isn’t built in giant leaps—it’s built in tiny, consistent wins.

The problem is, we tend to overlook the small things. We downplay the small progress we are making because it doesn’t feel like enough. But here’s the shift: when you start celebrating tiny wins, you create momentum, motivation, and real results.

And the best part? You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. You just need to focus on small, intentional actions every day.

Why Tiny Wins Matter

Tiny wins are powerful because they:

✅ Create momentum. When you recognize progress, you’re more likely to keep going.
✅ Rewire your brain for success. Each small win reinforces positive habits and builds confidence.
✅ Make big goals feel achievable. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you break things down into doable steps.

This is where habit stacking comes in—one of the best ways to ensure you’re always winning.

How Habit Stacking Helps You Win Every Day

I learned all about Habit Stacking in the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book helped to breakdown the difference between bad and good habits, while giving clear directions on how to stack better habits, you know - the ones that bring you closer to your goals and happiness. I love the concept of Habit Stacking as it really simplifies a rather daunting exercise of changing how you approach your day to day. 

Habit stacking is a simple strategy: attach a new habit to something you’re already doing so it becomes automatic. Instead of trying to force new habits from scratch, you stack them onto existing routines. 

Here’s how it works:

1. Identify a habit you already do daily. (Making coffee, brushing your teeth, checking emails.)
2. Pair it with a small action toward your goal. (While your coffee brews, you write down three things you’re grateful for.)
3. Celebrate the win! Recognizing these small actions reinforces success.

Tiny Wins + Habit Stacking = Daily Progress

Celebrating the wins you have each day (whether they are huge or tiny) is so important. When it comes to changing our habits it is easy to get overwhelmed, which leads to either burnout or upset and honestly stops progress in a number of ways. One thing I want to make abundantly clear, you don't have to have monumental changes every day to have wins. One of the best parts of habit stacking is the fact that it is the small actions, the little changes day to day that have the most profound impact.  

Here are some easy ways to integrate tiny wins into your day, today:

🚀 Want to be more consistent on social media?
💡 After opening Instagram, take 30 seconds to engage with your audience before scrolling.

🚀 Trying to drink more water?
💡 After brushing your teeth, drink a glass of water.

🚀 Building confidence in your business?
💡 After writing your daily to-do list, jot down one small win from the day before.

When you stack small actions like this, progress becomes effortless. You’re not relying on motivation—you’re building habits that make success inevitable.

Celebrate Every Win (Yes, Even the Smallest Ones)

One of the biggest mindset shifts you can make is learning to celebrate progress—not just results. Seriously, be proud of yourself for the small stuff too. 

• Did you show up online even when you felt nervous? Win.
• Did you reach out to one potential client? Win.
• Did you take 10 minutes to work on your business instead of putting it off? Win.

Every tiny win compounds over time. Small steps taken daily lead to massive transformation.

Start Winning Today

Success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing small things consistently. When you take daily action and stack habits intentionally, you’re always winning.

So, what’s one tiny win you’re celebrating today? Drop a comment or DM me on Instagram (@sheena_works)—I’d love to hear about it! 🎉