Day 14 – Showing Up, Even When It Feels Like Nothing’s Moving

Today was… one of those days.

I didn’t have much time to work on the business. I almost skipped writing this altogether. But here I am — showing up an hour before midnight. Not to be perfect, just to stay consistent. That’s my small promise to myself right now.

I checked my stats, and not much changed:
No orders.
Barely any new views.
But... one thing did shift.
I got a second YouTube subscriber!

Just one — and not even after a big spike in views. That’s what makes it interesting. Someone connected enough to click "Subscribe" even when nothing went viral. It reminds me: growth isn't always loud. Sometimes it's quiet, subtle, and slow.

Around a year ago, I tried to build a YouTube channel and got 12 subscribers before I stopped. That’s my comparison point now. Not someone with 10K subscribers. Not someone with a team or no kids or five hours of editing time. Just me, one version ago.

Today, I chose to compare myself to my past self — not to strangers on the internet.
Because let’s be honest: you can’t compare a 10-year-old to a 50-year-old and say they’re behind. We’re all on different timelines, and that’s okay.

But Still — When Do You Know It’s Working?

I won’t lie: this is the question that sneaks in late at night.
"How long should I trust the process before I pivot?"
"When is patience wise, and when is it procrastination in disguise?"

Tips for Other Mompreneurs Feeling the Same:

1. Track Patterns, Not Just Peaks
One order is great — but so is a trend of increasing clicks, engagement, or subscribers. Progress doesn’t have to be big to be real.

2. Set Milestones Based on Actions, Not Only Outcomes
For example: “Upload 10 videos” → then evaluate what worked. Don’t measure success only by early results. Focus on building your sample size.

3. Remember Why You Started
Some days your “why” is your only fuel. Go back to the vision — your creative freedom, your income goals, your family flexibility.

4. Give It a Deadline, Not an Expiry
Instead of saying, “If this doesn’t work soon, I’ll quit,” try:
“I’ll give it 30 consistent days, then evaluate with fresh eyes.”

5. Your Journey Has a Different Map
Your pace is shaped by your energy, your kids, your reality. Comparing to someone else’s success story is like reading the wrong map.

So no, I didn’t do much today.
But I showed up.
And right now, that’s enough.

Here’s to the small wins that grow into momentum — and to trusting that showing up, even tired, even late, still counts.

See you tomorrow.