Small Steps, Big Wins: A Mother's Guide to Making Progress When Everything Feels Overwhelming

Ever feel overwhelmed by what's in front of you? Like there's so much to do that you don't even know where to start? As a mother of one watching my own mom who raised seven children, I deeply understand this feeling.

The grand dilemma: When Everything Feels Gigantic Most people think success comes from giant leaps, and sometimes it does. But as I watch my son grow and sometimes feel overwhelmed by the endless cycle of laundry, meals, and work, I think back to my mother. How did she manage with seven? Every day brings something unexpected, something I didn't see coming, and somehow it all falls on my shoulders.

Why Small Steps Work (Even When They Feel Too Small) Your brain loves quick wins. Let's admit it, quick wins are like instant gratification. It tells our brain that we can actually do it, that we are capable and are doing a fantastic job!

When you're staring at a mountain of laundry, a busy work schedule, and a hungry child all at once, your brain panics. It resists. It procrastinates.

But when you break these overwhelming tasks into small, doable actions, your brain says, "Oh, I can handle that!" And that's where the magic happens:

✅ Small steps feel easy → So you actually do them.

✅ Consistency builds momentum → Small wins add up.

✅ You start to trust yourself → Success becomes a habit.

The Power of Micro-Actions for Overwhelmed people

Here's what this looks like in real life:

Drowning in housework? Start with making just one bed, or folding just three items.

Meal planning overwhelming? Plan just tomorrow's dinner, not the whole week.

Need self-care? Take just 5 minutes to breathe.

Want to be more present? Put the phone down for just 10 minutes to sit and be with your loved ones.

Why Tiny Actions Lead to Big Wins:

• They work with reality. You might not have an hour, but you probably have 5 minutes.

• They reduce guilt. Small progress is better than perfect plans that never happen.

• They compound over time. One small action doesn't feel like much, but over weeks and months? It transforms your life.

Working with Your Subconscious Mind When we take these tiny steps, something magical happens in our minds. We become calmer, more relaxed.

We start to notice the progress we're making. Those baby steps turn into something more - not just in our external world, but in how we feel about ourselves, how we start believing we could actually do this!

Your Challenge:

Start Tiny Today 🎯 Pick one small action that would make your day feel more manageable.

Something so easy that you can't say no to it.

Remember: Nothing catastrophic will happen if you take one tiny step today instead of a giant leap. In fact, those tiny steps might just be the key to managing it all - just ask my mom!

What's one small action you can start today? Share below—let's support each other in this journey!