Surprise Check-In

Surprise Check-In

I wasn’t planning on checking in today. I had a long list of things to do, and honestly, I didn’t feel like looking at my numbers. Not today. I told myself I’d check next week—after I had done more. After I had figured things out. After I had made real progress. Because in my mind, progress needed to feel big before it was worth celebrating.

But for some reason, I did it anyway. I clicked the tab, logged in, and held my breath. And what I saw? It surprised me.

The Growth You Don’t See Right Away

It wasn’t anything huge. I hadn’t made a life-changing amount of money overnight. I hadn’t hit some viral success story. But there it was—a small sale. A message from someone who had found my content helpful. A little more engagement than I had last month.

Progress. The kind that’s easy to miss when you’re caught up in the what’s next instead of the what’s now. And it hit me—how many times have I almost given up because I didn’t feel like I was getting anywhere, when in reality, I was?

Why We Underestimate Small Wins

We’ve been taught to believe that success should feel big. That progress should come with confetti and applause. That milestones should be obvious before they count. But real progress? It’s quiet.

It’s the consistency that adds up. It’s the work you put in when no one is watching. It’s the habits you’re building, even when the results feel slow. And if you never stop to check in, you might miss it completely.

The Reality of Building Something from Scratch

If you’re building something—a blog, a business, passive income, financial freedom—it won’t happen overnight. There will be days you wonder if it’s worth it. Days when it feels like no one is paying attention. Days when you’ll feel like walking away because the results don’t look like what you imagined.

But what if you’re making more progress than you realize? What if you’re closer than you think? What if, instead of saying “I’m not there yet,” you start saying, “Look how far I’ve come”?

Why I’m Committed to These Check-Ins

I created Mom’s Passive Paycheck because I know what it’s like to feel stuck. To want financial freedom, but to feel overwhelmed by the process. To start something, but get discouraged before seeing results.

And I also know that passive income, digital products, and online business take time. That’s why I’m committed to these check-ins—not just for myself, but for other moms who need the reminder that small steps still count. Because sometimes, all we need is proof that it’s working.

Even if that proof comes in the form of one small sale. One comment. One moment of unexpected progress.

Your Turn: A Surprise Check-In for You

If you’ve been feeling stuck, I want you to do something today. Do a surprise check-in with yourself.

Look back at where you were 30 days ago.

Revisit an old post, an old goal, or an old project.

Check your stats—not just for numbers, but for signs of growth.

You might be further along than you think. And even if it’s small—even if it’s just one step forward—it matters.

Final Thoughts

I almost didn’t check in today. But I’m so glad I did. Because progress isn’t just about where you’re going. It’s about appreciating where you are. And if you’re reading this, feeling like you’re not getting anywhere? Check again. You might just be surprised.