# #227 The Science of Celebrating Progress (Why Your Brain Ignores Your Wins And How to Fix It)

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Podcast: [The Happiness Challenge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-happiness-challenge-155552)
Published: 2026-04-21T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/
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Duration seconds: 881

## Resource

Discover how celebrating even the smallest, messiest wins can transform your happiness and motivation in this month’s Happiness Challenge! Join Klaudia as she wraps up the series with a deep dive into the science behind why our brains often overlook progress—and how learning to notice your wins is one of the most important happiness skills you can build. Get involved: ⬇️ Download: 26 Science‑Backed Micro‑Habits You Can Try Next (Sleep, Movement, Mindfulness, Connection, Purpose — all under 60 seconds) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 📘 Get the E‑book on habit formation: Build One Life‑Changing Habit in 10 Days (10 minutes/day + printable tools + reflection prompts) https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/store 🎟️ Join live: How to build wellbeing habits that stick webinar https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/webinars 📨 Subscribe to Klaudia's Substack newsletter for further insights and updates: https://thehappinesschallenge.substack.com/ 📚 Grab a copy of The Alphabet of Happiness from Amazon, Guardian Bookshops, Blackwells, Waterstones, and more. https://thehappinesschallenge.co.uk/book

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