Why I started TD Louise
I was tired of advice that only worked in a perfect world.
So much of what I was reading made it feel like if you weren’t transforming your life, sticking to the plan, or hitting every goal on time, you were somehow doing it wrong. But real life doesn’t work that way, at least mine never has.
I wanted a place that acknowledged full days, shifting priorities, caregiving, work, health, and the quiet pressure to “do it all” without burning out. A place where progress didn’t require perfection and where small, realistic steps were enough.
TD Louise became that space.
It’s where I share what I’m learning as I go—about self-care, movement, mindset, routines, and living with intention— while navigating a very full life of my own.
Nothing here is about having it all figured out. It’s about finding what works now, adjusting when it doesn’t, and giving yourself permission to keep going anyway.
I’m excited that you’re here!
Terri
Beauty is all around us…
look for simple pleasures
Sometimes, probably most times, small simple pleasures are all we have time for. A piece of chocolate, your favorite song, or a glance at a photo you love are all things that can induce happiness or contentment when you need it, so go ahead, stop what you are doing, and indulge a little if only for a moment.
You deserve it!
While you’re here… check out these top Blog Posts…
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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….
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Something for Every Type of Mom (Amazon Finds She’ll Actually Use)
As the years go by and the Mother’s days stack up one after another, it gets harder and harder to find the perfect gift. If your mom is anything like mine, she loves and keeps every Mother’s Day gift she has ever gotten, so it is a challenge to “outdo” last year’s gift. While this…
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Glowing, Tan Skin Without Sun Damage
Living in Arizona, sunshine is just part of everyday life. You don’t have to try very hard to get a little color when the sun seems to show up nearly every single day. I do spend time outside walking, running errands, and enjoying the warm weather, so I naturally pick up a bit of a…
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Microdosing Fitness: The Gentle, Sustainable Way to Move More (Even When Life Is Full)
For years, fitness has been sold to us as all or nothing. You either hit the gym for an hour…or you “fell off.”You either followed the program perfectly…or you “failed.” And for a lot of busy people, that mindset is exactly why fitness feels exhausting before you even start. That’s where microdosing fitness quietly steps…
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What Do You Want for the New Year?
How to Identify Your Goals—and Actually Make Them Happen As the calendar flips to a new year, there’s always that familiar question floating around: “So… what are your goals for the New Year?” And if you’re anything like meyou might feel a mix of hope, excitement, and a little overwhelm. Because wanting everything and knowing…
