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The Stories We Forget to Tell: Remembering the Quiet Wins

We’re often taught to document big achievements—graduations, weddings, new jobs. But what about the small, sacred moments that helped you survive? The gentle wins. The quiet joys. The whispered prayers answered in small ways.

Today’s post is an invitation to document the stories you might’ve forgotten, the ones that carried light into your life without fanfare.

🌿 What Are Quiet Wins?

  • A week without a flare-up
  • A kind message on a hard day
  • Getting out of bed when you didn’t think you could
  • Saying no when you usually say yes

These may not make headlines, but they matter deeply. And they deserve to be honored.

📸 Create a “Quiet Wins” Page or Mini Album:

Here’s how:

  1. Title it “The Stories I Forgot to Tell” or “Quiet Wins”
  2. List or journal 3–5 small moments that brought you peace, relief, or joy
  3. Use soft, neutral tones like sage, linen, gold, or blush
  4. Add:
    • A photo (even symbolic—your mug, your bed, your dog)
    • Texture (washi tape, tags, fabric bits)
    • One stamped or handwritten quote

This page becomes a personal anchor. A quiet celebration of your resilience.

The light isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s found in the tiniest cracks of a hard week. And when we take the time to honor those glimmers, we create a fuller, truer picture of our journey.

✨ Need help getting started? Download my free “Quiet Wins” journaling card set and printable prompt sheet.
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