8 November 2022 Issue 39/2022
One Step at a Time The Power of Small Wins It can be tough to stay motivated when you’re working on big goals. Sometimes it feels like you’re not making any progress at all, and it’s easy to get discouraged. But if you break your goal down into small steps, it becomes a lot more manageable. And when you achieve small wins along the way, it keeps your motivation level high and helps you stay focused on your ultimate goal.
n o i t c e Conn
The Windhoek
A small win is simply a victory or success, no matter how small. It could be something as simple as making your bed in the morning or taking a break from work to go for a walk. Another way to think about a small win is as a manageable task that you can complete in a relatively short amount of time. For instance, if you’re trying to eat healthier, a small win might be substituting a baked good for a piece of fruit every day. Small wins are important for several reasons: 1. Small Wins Indicate Progress, Which Serves As Intrinsic Motivation People are motivated by progress. Making progress every day towards your goals keeps you moving forward. Progress gives you a sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated to continue working towards your larger goals.
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A small win is a tangible way to see progress, even if it’s just a small amount. It serves as positive feedback that you’re on the right track. Small wins boost motivation and keep you going even when the going gets tough. 2. Small Wins Keep You Focused Small wins help break down the feeling that your goal is overwhelming and impossible to achieve. This is why people who set smaller goals tend to be more successful than those who set large goals. When you set a goal with no speci c plan or strategy, you end up feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. But when you set small goals, you have a clear plan of action and you know exactly what you need to do to achieve your goal.This keeps you focused and motivated to keep going. Small wins also give you something to look forward to. If you know that you’re going to accomplish a small win today, you’ll be much more likely to do so than if you didn’t think you were going to accomplish anything.
3. Small Wins Increase Your Con dence The more con dent you are, the easier it is to accomplish your goals. When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you’ll take action and follow The Windhoek Connection, 8 November 2022 fi
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through with your plans. When you think you won’t succeed, you’ll procrastinate and put off taking action. So, if you want more con dence, look for small wins. These small changes will lead to big results over time, and they’ll also give you the self-con dence you need to keep going. 4. Small Wins Build Momentum Small wins create a sense of momentum. When you get a few small wins under your belt, it becomes easier to believe in yourself and your abilities. It’s like a domino effect. Once you start making progress, it becomes easier and easier to keep going. Small wins add up, and it becomes easier to achieve the next one. And, since you already accomplished something, you’ll be even more motivated to keep going. Before you know it, your small wins lead to big wins! This motivation is key to sustaining long-term success. The more small wins you accumulate, the easier it will be to reach your goals. So, if you’re working towards a big goal, think about ways you can break it down into small wins.
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How to Set Yourself Up for Success with Small Wins 1) Start With A Plan Before you begin any new endeavor, create a plan. Without a plan, you’ll feel overwhelmed and discouraged. You’ll probably end up quitting before you’ve even started. Start by breaking your goal down into small, manageable steps. Then, create a timeline for when you want to achieve each step. 2) Set Realistic Expectations Make sure that the steps and timeline in your plan are realistic and achievable so that you can stay motivated and on track. Look for any serious aws in your plan, such as unrealistic expectations. They only set you up for failure
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3) Keep Track Of Your Progress Keeping track of your progress is key to accomplishing your overall goal. You need to see how far you’ve come and where you still have left to go. This way, you’ll always be able to tell whether you’re making progress or falling behind. 4) Celebrate Small Wins Acknowledge your accomplishments and celebrate them. Even if you don’t think you deserve it, acknowledge your small successes anyway. Celebrating small wins is important because it motivates you to continue working toward your larger goal. 5) Make Sure You’re Passionate About Your Goal You need to be passionate about your goal for small wins to work. If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing, it will be very dif cult to stay motivated and achieve your goals. 6) Don’t Be Afraid To Fail Failure is part of life. We all fail at things sometimes, especially if it’s
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our rst attempt at something. But don’t let that stop you from going after your goals. 7) Find A Support Group Or Accountability Partner Having someone to support and encourage you can make all the difference. Find a friend or family member who will be cheering you on along the way and keeping you accountable. You could also join an online community or support group. Or, hire a coach or accountability partner to help you stay on track. Another effective idea is to use an accountability calendar. Every time you meet a milestone, mark it on your calendar. Before you know it you’ll start achieving streaks of success, streaks that you will become increasingly motivated not to break. Small Wins Can Lead to Happiness. To many people, happiness seems unachievable. They think that to be happy, they need to achieve their goals. But the truth is, happiness doesn’t come from achieving your goals. Happiness comes from taking small steps towards your goals. Source: A little dose of Happy
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Jumble sale / flea market: books – different topics and genres, old books, new books, children’s books, magazines …galore! Tuesday, 8th – Thursday, 10th November: 8h00 – 17h00; Friday, 11th November: 8h00 – 13h00 Venue: Namibia Scientific Society, Robert-Mugabe-Avenue 110, Windhoek. Drumming Circle at Joe’s Beerhouse, Wednesday, 9 Nov · 6 – 7 PM Brought to you by Ongoma Drum Café Namibia. For adults and kids alike. Even for those who “don’t have rhythm”. Especially for those! ;-) Drums are provided. Fun is guaranteed. Entrance is free. Donations are welcome. (Suggested participation fee: N$ 50, kids N$ 20) Baby Expo, Friday, 11 Nov to Saturday, 12 Nov BUMP, BIRTH & BEYOND! Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child. Gain expert, up-to-date advice from our diverse range of exhibitors and experiment with products and services to find what best suits your needs. A huge range of products and services will be on show – this expo is not to be missed! Amazing Artwork with Gelly Roll pens, Saturday, 12 Nov · 8 – 11 AM Workshop fee: N$250.00 (Art materials exclusive). Only limited seating available. Join us from 8:00 - 10:00 in this amazing upgraded workshop! More info: 081-1489898 Finkenstein Bush Market, Saturday, 12 Nov · 8 AM – 1 PM Everybody is welcome‼ #finkensteinbushmarket offers free parking as well as free entrance. A Market List (stall number, name of vendor, contact number, product/service offered) as well as a site map is available at the Bush Market’s Info Kiosk for a small donation. This will help you to find your way. To book a stall, WhatsApp +264 81 477 3041. A stall per market costs N$150,-. The Village Sunday Market, Sunday, 13 Nov · 9 AM – 3 PM Join us on Sunday, at The Village (18 Liliencron Street, Eros) for the Sunday Market. Enjoy fresh produce, live music and lots of kiddies activities - FREE ENTRANCE! Book your table at The Restaurant at 081 366 4300.
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Soft Christmas Cookies Everyone needs a good Christmas cookie recipe in their back pocket. In need of a great one? We've got you covered. These soft Christmas cookies will quickly become a holiday tradition in your family.
Ingredients • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose our • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 ½ cups white sugar • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions • Sift our, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Beat sugar and margarine in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat rst egg into butter mixture. Beat second egg into mixture along with vanilla extract; add our mixture and stir until dough is just combined. Wrap dough; chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two cookie sheets.
• Roll out dough on a clean oured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters; arrange them on the prepared cookie sheets. Gather scraps and repeat this step.
• Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet brie y before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. fl
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Source: allrecipes.com RECIPE COURTESY OF RACHAEL RAY
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