Celebrating Your Small Wins: The Hidden Success in Motherhood

Hey sis, welcome back to Healing, Hustle & Home—the space where we honor the quiet, unseen work that keeps your home, your heart, and your family together.

I’m Ashley Springs—educator, mentor, sports mom, and your glow-up bestie—and today we’re talking about something moms rarely pause to do:

🌼Redefining Success as a Mom

Somewhere along the way, success started to look like doing everything at once—clean house, organized calendar, thriving kids, steady career, soft tone, and a smile on top.

But real talk? Motherhood success doesn’t look like perfection. It looks like presence.

Being the one who shows up. Being the one who tries again. Being the one who keeps loving, even on the hard days.

🌟Recognizing the Small Wins You’ve Been Ignoring

We cheer for our kids constantly: grades, games, recitals, awards. But who claps for you?

Who celebrates when you:

• Stay calm during a meltdown you would’ve snapped about last year?
• Make it to the game after the longest work day?
• Choose connection instead of control?
• Say “no” to something that drains you?
• Show up even when you’re exhausted?

These are real wins. They’re proof that you’re evolving in real time. Your kids see it. Your home feels it. Your heart needs to acknowledge it.

🌱Embrace Imperfection + Honor Your Progress

You don’t have to wait for a “perfect day” to feel proud of yourself. Here are a few ways to start celebrating you—right where you are:

1) Create a Wins Journal

• Use your My Hustle & Flow Planner™ or a simple notebook.
• Write down one thing you did well each night or each week.
• Over time, you’ll see your growth in black and white instead of brushing it off.

2) Celebrate as a Family

• At dinner or before bed, ask: “What’s one win from your week?”
• Let everyone share—from big achievements to tiny victories.
• You’ll teach your kids to celebrate progress, not just highlight-reel moments.

3) Reflect—Don’t Regret

• Instead of replaying what didn’t get done, ask: “What did I handle better this time?”
• Notice the patience, strength, or wisdom you walked in today.
• Understanding yourself better is a form of growth, even if the to-do list isn’t finished.

💛Take Action: Claim Your Win

Pause for a moment.

What’s one small win you can celebrate this week?

• Did you rest when you were tired?
• Speak up for yourself?
• Set a boundary you used to avoid?
• Handle a hard conversation with more grace?
• Choose peace instead of people-pleasing?

 ✨ Say it out loud. Write it down. Share it with someone.

Confidence doesn’t come from perfection. Confidence comes from recognizing your growth.

🌈Move Forward with Intention

You don’t need a perfect façade to feel accomplished. You are already building something beautiful—one decision, one boundary, one tiny victory at a time.

Thank you for being here with me. The small wins lead to big change—and you’re already winning, mama.💛