What I Mean by a Small Win
When I talk about a small win, I’m not talking about a big breakthrough or a perfectly executed plan.
I’m talking about the tiny choices we make on regular, imperfect days.
A small win might be getting outside for a short walk when you don’t feel motivated. It might be choosing one healthy meal instead of giving up on the day entirely. Sometimes it’s simply pausing, taking a breath, and deciding not to be so hard on yourself.
For a long time, I thought progress had to look dramatic to count. If I couldn’t do something “all the way,” I felt like I’d failed. What I’ve learned—often the hard way—is that small wins are what actually move life forward. They build confidence. They create momentum. And they add up in ways you don’t notice until you look back.
Around here, small wins are how we keep going when life is busy, complicated, and far from perfect.
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My 59th Year: A Fictional Novella
I’m excited to share something a little different here on TDLouise—I published a book! My 59th Year is now available on Amazon Kindle and included with Kindle Unlimited. Read My 59th Year on Kindle It’s a fictional novella about Claire, a woman approaching 60 who realizes she doesn’t want to keep waiting for the “right…
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What to Do When Nothing’s Working
How to Reset Your Life Without Overhauling Everything (Amazon Products That Support a Gentle Reset) There are seasons in life when it feels like nothing is working. Your routines stop helping.Your motivation disappears.The things that used to make you feel better suddenly… don’t. And the advice people give you? “Just change things.” That sounds nice,…
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How to Actually Enjoy Your Backyard Barbecue (Even When You’re the Host)
You know the vibe you’re going for…Cold drink in hand, music playing, people laughing, food sizzling on the grill. But somehow, when you’re the host, you end up inside refilling bowls, running back and forth, and missing the whole thing. Let’s fix that. If someone else is the griller (bless them), you’re already halfway there….
