To Accept the Little Prizes
I will openly admit I can be way too negative to a fault. However, a major drawback of this is how I often overlook the little victories in life that do happen to me.
I do strongly believe that negatives often outweigh positives. I can do 99 things right, but the one “bad” thing trips me up. I can’t enjoy the achievement of getting the 99.
As a result, I try really hard to give myself little victories. Even if it’s a small thing, I find myself enjoying more treats.
Maybe I reward myself with some time playing video games. More time to play with my cat. More time to check out a new shop in town I haven’t tried yet.
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They’re so ordinary, but I also think not every reward needs to be some grand event.
We spend so much time wanting the big payout, but the little, if not overly simple, Ws you get also matter.
Collectively, getting so many little wins will add up over time to a great sense of accomplishment.
I need to accept the little prizes, not disregard their significance, and thus enjoy life more to its fullest.
It all matters. Every little bit.
- New Nhan
Originally published at https://newnhan54.substack.com on August 29, 2026.
