Satisfaction at jobs is a rare thing in this hyperactive generation; feeling underrated and unappreciated at work or personal life is a common story nowadays. Understandably, this can lead you to feel disengaged from your work or studies. The dilemma arises when people are expected to put in their best efforts irrespective of how they are feeling. Needless to say, people cannot do their best job when they are disengaged. So, how can you do your best? The answer probably lies in celebrating small wins, even if they seem insignificant!

It can help build momentum. Consider creating a checklist for a cumbersome job. When you break your task into bite-sized, micro-segments and set priorities for each day, you set milestones for yourself to reach. Each milestone is a small win for you.

Creating a checklist and following through with each task will make you want to move to the next task immediately. That's called momentum. You need it so that you stay put with the course of action. Without momentum, you will stumble upon several roadblocks or setbacks that will be enough to put you off.

Consider this, you give someone a strenuous job and they get it done. You will gain confidence in that person that he can be trusted with important jobs. Likewise, when you set a commitment for yourself, and you stick to it, you start trusting yourself. By doing this, you avoid overwhelming yourself with a big task. Instead, you break it into actionable steps and focus on completing just one step at a time.

Moreover, taking time to celebrate even small accomplishments can rejuvenate your spirit and prevent burnout. Recognising these moments boosts self-esteem and reinforces your confidence in the progress you are making.

Research indicates that individuals who acknowledge their small victories tend to have more energy and are less likely to experience burnout. By reflecting on the progress you made at the end of each day, you track your own development, enhancing your sense of accomplishment. More importantly, it helps you get through even your bad days easily!