Tuesday thoughts and what went well today?

Isabelle
Apr 22
3 min read

Hi Friends,

I trust you ventured out inspired by last week's blog to create a new path! This week I want to stay with the spring theme a bit longer.

Spring is here—the quiet kind of start that doesn't always shout, but still shows up in tiny, steady ways. You can see it in the first buds pushing through the soil, in the trees beginning to soften with green, in the longer light that lingers into evening.

Spring reminds us that growth often begins quietly. And so can yours.

You don’t have to make big declarations or dramatic changes to begin again. Sometimes, it starts with a few intentional moments at the end of your day. That’s why I want to share a simple, powerful tool—a small self-development ritual to include before bedtime. It’s not complicated. Just four questions you can ask yourself in the stillness of the evening. A gentle way to reconnect with your own life, to begin noticing what’s real, what’s working, and what might be calling for more love.

Even though some days, nothing feels like it works. But, I still ask myself these questions. Here they are:

What went well today?

What was I happy about?

Who could I rely on?

What worked?

Some days, the answers come easily—like a warm smile, or a moment of peace. But other nights, you might sit there and hear that old, familiar voice in your head whispering: “Nothing ever works out anyway.”

That voice has been around for a while. She’s not cruel—she’s just tired. Disappointed maybe, worn down by too many letdowns, and unsure if it’s safe to hope anymore.

But still… ask the questions. Because the point isn’t always about getting the perfect answer. Sometimes, the magic is in choosing to ask. In turning toward yourself instead of away.

What worked today might be that you showed up, even when you didn’t want to. That you made it through a hard conversation. That you smiled at someone, or held back tears, or got out of bed and faced the world anyway.

And what was nice today might not have been dramatic or dazzling. Maybe it was the way your tea tasted or the sunlight pouring across the kitchen floor. Maybe it was one moment of stillness where you caught your breath.

And yes—sometimes things feel like they’re falling apart. Sometimes it all feels messy, heavy, or not what you’d hoped for. And still… the sun is shining. Both can be true. So give yourself permission to just pause.

You don’t have to fix it all. You don’t have to feel amazing. But you can begin noticing the small things that anchor you.

One way to start is by collecting happiness rocks. Yes—actual rocks, if you like. Pick them up on walks. Paint them, write on them, give them names. Let each one represent a small win, a moment of joy, a piece of beauty you might have otherwise missed. And if you notice that your jar is feeling empty, or that you're not collecting anything at all lately—let that matter. Maybe you say, without shame or judgment:

"I’m missing happy moments in my life. And I want to create more."

That honesty? That’s the first step. Don’t wait for the Big Luck to arrive and save you. Don’t wait for life to look perfect before you start allowing yourself to feel something good. You’re allowed to find comfort even when the hard stuff hasn’t gone away. You’re allowed to grow, even now. You’re allowed to change, softly and slowly, one evening at a time.

Evening affirmation:

I welcome small moments of joy. I’m learning to see them, to collect them, and to create more.

Isabelle

You are loved. Deeply loved. Loved beyond measure.