The Win Shelf: Why Small Wins Deserve a Place of Their Own

Because not every win is loud. Some just need a place to sit.

💡 What is a “Win Shelf”?

At Chooze, we talk a lot about progress and how it often doesn’t look the way people expect.

Some days, it’s not about ticking off a to-do list or achieving something big.
It’s about the little moments you got through. The quiet choices you made that no one saw. The effort it took just to show up.

That’s where the idea of a Win Shelf comes in.

Think of it like a small shelf in your mind. A safe spot to place the everyday victories that deserve to be seen.
Not by everyone. Just by you.

🧡 Why it matters

If you’re living with disability, raising a child with additional needs, or adjusting to life as an older Australian, you’re likely carrying a lot behind the scenes.

You might be juggling appointments, support plans, sensory needs, physical pain or deep exhaustion. And in the middle of all that, you’re still finding ways to care, to try, and to get through.

That’s the magic of the Win Shelf.
It gives value to the moments that don’t usually get applause.

✅ What belongs on your Win Shelf?

Here’s our short answer:
Anything that took effort, courage or care.

Some examples:

• Got out of bed, even if it took time
  
• Asked a question at an appointment
  
• Tried a new support product
  
• Made a hard phone call
  
• Packed a lunch for my child with new textures and they tried one
  
• Let yourself rest without guilt
  
• Put dinner in the microwave
  
• Used your walking stick at the shops, even though you felt self-conscious
  
• Brushed your child’s hair while they were calm
  
• Stopped to take a breath before things spiralled
  

These are not small things. These are real things.
And they all deserve a spot on your shelf.

🛋 How to start your own Win Shelf

You don’t need to buy anything.
You just need a way to pause and notice what you did, not what you didn’t.

Here are a few ideas:

📓 In a notebook

Start a daily habit: “Today’s win: ________.”

📱 On your phone

Use the Notes app or voice memos to track one small win a day.

🖨 Free printable

We made a simple Win Shelf template you can stick on your fridge, wall or inside a cupboard door.
Download the free printable template by clicking → HERE

Or we’ve made an editable Canva template so you can easily make it your own → HERE
(If you haven’t used Canva before, it’s a free and easy-to-use design tool. It only takes a minute to sign up.)

📷 On Instagram

We’ve created a shareable Win Shelf story template so you can fill out your wins and post them on your socials.
Tag @thechoozeshop so we can celebrate with you.
Get the Instagram story template by clicking → HERE

🧠 In your mind

Picture your shelf. Add something to it when the day feels heavy. It doesn’t have to be real to be helpful.

🛠 Tools that help fill your shelf

Sometimes, a little support can make a big difference. Whether it’s something that reduces stress, helps your body move more comfortably or makes everyday tasks easier, it’s worth celebrating.

Explore our collection of everyday helpers like:

• Adaptive kitchen tools
  
• Mobility aids
  
• Sensory supports for children
  
• Visual schedules and communication boards
  
• Easy-grip pens and utensils

🛒 You can browse one of our most popular assistive technology collections by clicking → HERE

You don’t need to do things the hardest way. We’re here to help make it easier.

🏆 Your win today might look like:

• Sending an invoice
  
• Setting a boundary
  
• Laughing once
  
• Asking a question
  
• Taking a breath
  
• Noticing how far you’ve come
  

Big or small, quiet or proud — your win counts.

✨ Before you go…

What’s on your Win Shelf today?

Take a second. Name one thing.
That’s enough.

If you’re using NDIS funding to buy from The Chooze Shop, please remember that your purchase needs to match your plan goals and support needs. Approval for funding may vary based on your disability type and NDIS plan, and final decisions are made by the NDIS. You can learn more about what the NDIS may fund here. Everyone is welcome to buy directly from our store with personal funds, too!