struggling to stay motivated long-term in today's thriving. Five. I'm sharing how tracking your progress, big or small, can re-energize your motivation, build confidence, and keep you moving towards your goals with clarity. Welcome back to Thrive in Five, where I give you a quick burst of motivation and productivity in five minutes or less. I'm Cindy, your host, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and a business coach. I've built and sold several digital businesses ranging from five to six figure successes. So when it comes to managing time and priorities in both life and work, I get it. I've been there and I am here to help you thrive. Let's talk about one of the most underrated motivation tools out there, tracking your progress. If you've ever thought, I'm doing all the things, but it doesn't feel like it's working, it might be because you're not seeing the wins. We get so focused on how far we still have to go, but we forget to celebrate how far we've already come. When you don't track it, your brain forgets it. Tracking progress isn't just about numbers. It's about building momentum, recognizing growth, and reminding yourself that you are making progress even if it's slow. Here's how to use this to your advantage. Pick a progress tracker that fits your style. Some people love visuals, like a habit tracker, a checklist, or a progress bar. Others prefer journaling, voice notes, or weekly recaps in your planner. There's no one right way to do it. The goal here is to make your progress visible so that you can look back and feel proud and not stuck. You need to track progress and not just perfection. We tend to only record the wins when they're big. Momentum lives in small steps too. Things like showed up consistently, took messy action, followed through on one promise to yourself. These are all major wins and they build the self-trust that fuels real growth. Set micro benchmarks along the way, instead of only focusing on the end goal, create mini checkpoints to measure progress. For example, if your goal is to create a digital product, a micro win might be outlining your offer or designing a landing page. These smaller milestones give you constant reasons to keep going. This works because when you track your progress, you give your brain a reason to stay motivated. It builds positive reinforcement. You're no longer chasing some far off finish line. You're stacking wins and proving to yourself that progress is happening right now. Here are your action steps for today. If you are ready to implement this, choose one method of tracking, so whether a journal, a checklist, an app, et cetera. Choose one. Log one thing you've done this week that has moved you forward. Set your next mini milestone and plan to track it. Your progress matters. You are doing more than you think. Don't wait until the finish line to feel proud. Let your progress be proof that you're already succeeding. Thanks for tuning into the Thrive in Five podcast. If you found value in today's episode, I'd love for you to leave a review. It helps more listeners discover the show and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a dose of productivity, motivation, and success tips. And hey, share this episode with a friend that could use a little extra inspiration. Until next time, keep thriving. And remember, you've got this.