A Rollercoaster Week: From Setbacks to New Motivation

In true ADHD fashion, I completely forgot to post on Sunday. Honestly, I had a rough weekend. On Saturday, I got the news that I didn’t land the job I mentioned in my last post. I spent most of that day pretty bummed out, but by Sunday morning I woke up with a new sense of urgency to focus on my business. I ended up down a Mel Robbins YouTube rabbit hole, and let me tell you—it lit a fire under me to get moving again.

Of course, reality is reality, and until Eco Sloth Refillery LLC is up and running, I still need a paycheck. Funny enough, my stepson is also job-hunting, so we signed up for a program that helps people get jobs. We’ll be going four days a week for four hours at a time, learning interviewing skills, polishing resumes, and eventually attending a job fair with employers who are hiring. It’s actually been a lot more motivating than I expected—talking about goals and work you actually enjoy has me thinking even more about how to build a business I love.

Speaking of motivation, I have some really exciting news—I got accepted into a program for veteran entrepreneurs! It kicks off September 4th and runs once a week for seven weeks. I’m so excited to learn how to start this business the right way and build something sustainable (literally and figuratively).

On a more personal note, there’s some big change coming for our family. My husband is headed to Oklahoma for a long work assignment—likely about two years. That means it’s going to be me and the kids holding down the fort here in Florida. He’ll come home when he can, but with an 18-hour drive between us, it won’t be as often as before.

Now onto a swap story: bamboo toilet paper. It worked just fine, and I loved that it came wrapped in paper instead of plastic, but wow—it was pricey compared to my usual brand. Honestly, I think the real solution might be finally trying a bidet. From what I’ve read, it cuts way down on toilet paper use. Some people even go full “unpaper” toilet paper with a bidet, but let’s be real—I don’t think I can convince my whole family to get on board with that. That might be a solo swap just for me.

One swap that has stuck? Zero-waste laundry sheets. I wasn’t sold on the scent at first, but I added a little essential oil to the pack, and it’s much better. My husband—who’s been less than thrilled about this whole zero-waste lifestyle—folded his laundry the other night and said, “They’re definitely doable.” That’s basically a five-star review coming from him, so I’m calling it a win.

So yeah, last week had its low points, but this week I’m moving forward with a lot more motivation and excitement for what’s ahead.

Eco Tip of the Week: If you’re curious about a bidet but not ready to commit to a full installation, start small. There are affordable, easy-to-install bidet attachments that hook right onto your existing toilet. You’ll drastically cut down on toilet paper use, save money in the long run, and give the planet a break.