One Step Forward, No Steps (Finding Wins When Life Feels Overwhelming)
The last few days have been a series of letdowns: work anniversary reminders, dealing with sciatica at home, relentless rain flooding my jardinières, and a pile of job applications (nearly 50!) without a single response. Add in the fact that Pinterest randomly shut down my account, the very platform I was using to promote Disbih, so yeah, it’s been a mood.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on trying to get my Adderall prescription filled. Three weeks, three pharmacies, zero luck… until today. (Spoiler: I finally got the call while writing this post, small win, but I’ll take it.)
The Puppy That Almost Was
Somewhere between reality checks and restless nights, I decided to make an “unrealistic” stop at a reputable puppy store. I’ve been mildly (ok, obsessively) following mini Bernedoodle accounts for the last two years, and the second I held an eight-week-old macro mini Bernedoodle in my arms, I was gone. I even named her Ramona on the spot, because all my pets have “R” names, obviously.
Let me be clear: Ramona picked me. 🐶💔
But reality (and my husband) hit fast: a leaking roof, dents in my car, bills, repairs, and no job at the moment. As much as I wanted to scoop her up, Ramona wouldn’t fix my problems; she’d add to them. I knew deep down I needed to hear “not now.”
So instead of bringing home a puppy, I built an office chair and organized my spice rack. Glamorous? No. Necessary win? Yes.
Creating Space for Healing (Literally)
If I can’t fix everything at once, I can start with small steps. My immediate need: dealing with this sciatica. Sitting all day is wrecking me, so I’m turning our guest room/home office into an inspiration space that’s equal parts practical and cozy. My son gave me his standing desk, I ordered a treadmill, and I’ve stocked up on ergonomic support.
Here are the tools helping me get through it (and maybe they’ll help you too):
Wide, comfy, and finally doesn’t make my back cry.
A lifesaver for side sleepers with sciatica.
Helps with tailbone pain and keeps long desk hours tolerable.
Social Media Reset
Yes, Pinterest dumped me, but I’m not quitting. I’ve started a new Pinterest account focused only on promoting my own posts. Plus, you can follow along on Facebook and Instagram where I’ll keep sharing recipes, stories, and finds.
Sometimes starting fresh isn’t a setback — it’s a new lane.
Finding Little Wins
When everything feels overwhelming, it’s easy to spiral. But I keep reminding myself: I control my destiny, limping or not. Maybe Ramona the Bernedoodle was just a reminder that I’m lovable, even when life feels heavy. 🐾
So I’ll keep chasing the little wins, a new chair built, a spice rack organized, a prescription finally filled. Those steps may feel small, but they’re steps forward. xoMS
