Small Successes

For the last few months I had been feeling "down"; in a real funk. But, this post isn't about that. It's about how small successes can turn things around. Yesterday, I took my pre-test test for my Six Sigma certification at work. Other than attending the training classes I hadn't really studied. Needless to say I was nervous about how I would do. It was important that I passed the test as it was a prerequisite for taking the actual test that was scheduled for today. I passed. I got a 77/100 and qualified for the test today. Nothing great, but, it was a positive. I followed up that success today with a 91/100 on the actual test; the top score in class! That felt great! Without even realizing it, until I sat down to write tonight, I feel like I am out of my funk.

In the bigger picture, the tests really don't matter. However, in the immediate present, they gave me a sense of achievement and boosted my self confidence. That's all you need to get back into the groove.