Month: April 2026

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Into the world of Tiktok

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Most of you know that I have a color consultation business. Its under my name Distracted Damsel Design. For some that might sound a bit silly but as I have explained before I am distracted in a good way. I am always learning and creating, reading and doing new things.

My latest adventure that I am going on, is going to be into the world of Tiktok. I have every intention of using the platform to grow and scale my business as well as sell my designer palettes and guides. I am nervous about adding yet another platform to the many. I feel sometimes I am already spread to thin.

But all of the podcasts and people that I follow say the more content that you create the better and the more people you reach so here it goes. I created my account yesterday. The handle is @Sarah.talks.paint. Like my instagram account I am going to share tips and steps for how to choose the right colors for your home the first time. Things that you shouldnt do when it comes to paint, great colors for neutrals etc.

I havent really been focusing on content. It doesnt come easily to me to be on camera. I have lists and lists of reel ideas and hooks. I just get stuck at the actual recording or filming. I will be getting a few things to help. Including my new phone for better recording, and I want a light stand so that I can get better angles and wider shots. Maybe a microphone.

Since some of it is new to me I am open to tips and suggestions. The hardest part for me is getting time to sit and make it. And I have so many creators I follow that say it just takes 5 to 10 minutes. Guess I will be getting really uncomfortable for a while until I get in the groove.

Most likely I will be writing posts about my journey and experience on this new platform. I do have some fun things coming up this weekend that will also make the list 🙂 Have a great day today!

Man running toward a banner reading ALMOST THERE FINISH LINE at sunrise with onlookers cheering
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Not Now, but Soon Enough

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Ok maybe not almost there but stay with me. As I mentioned before this has been a really tough month or so, on all sides. I am never one to stay down long and I honestly don’t know where I get the drive or the stubbornness to keep going, even if I stumble. I am sure I am not the only one that turns to instagram for distraction. I have two accounts on that app. One personal and one for my business. Both have a different set of accounts that I follow. One for nonsense and one for inspiration.

The title of this post is a quote from an account that has blown up since the beginning of last year. this gentlemen decided that he was tired of his overweight lifestyle and did something about it. Posting uncomfortable things and being accountable, really working on the underlying mental struggles it takes to change not only your health but your core principles to be better.

I came across one of his videos yesterday. In this video, he was talking about the urge to go in to a favorite pizza place, how just seeing the building created a sense of need and the mental battle began. He had to tell himself that it didn’t work for what he was trying to accomplish now but that doesn’t mean never again. “Not Now, But Soon Enough”

To some, it might seem silly that a delay in ordering a pizza can be profound but, its about changing your mindset to align with the version you are now and the version your are striving to be. Giving a deeper priority to the goals and dreams you have set, than to the temporary easy things you want in the moment.

I admit I am not the best at delayed gratification. I struggle with what I want, what it costs and the truth that tomorrow isn’t promised. I would say sometimes that becomes my excuse for just giving in and doing what I want, eating what I want, buying what I want. Sometimes my emotions lock me in the now when I should be focused on my goals.

So when I start struggling with my current issues, like the pain in my legs, the breakup doubts and the financial struggles I am going to use that phrase. “Not Now, But Soon Enough” Soon enough I will set myself up for the big wins and the version of me that I am becoming.

I left a comment on that post just to show this gentlemen that these random thoughts we have and share do get to the right people. And I have seen the change and growth in him over the past year. Everyone has their own demons and dark days but there are others out there that are going through similar battles and are looking for examples of people who have made it or are making it to the other side. My hope is that he will keep going not only for him but for the people out there that need it. And that I can make a difference here by sharing these thoughts as well.

If you are on instagram and would like to follow his account is http://www.instagram.com/i.am.done.being.obese

I am on instagram also at http://www.instagram.com/thedistracteddamsel

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Adjusting course…

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Here we are in month 4 of 2026. And for me I feel like a whole year has been shoved in the timespan of 3 months. I have had days that I was riding high, nothing could stop me and life was rainbows and unicorns. On the flip side, I have had days that have felt like the gates of my personal hell have opened and that’s it. That’s all I can handle, I’m done.

This last month especially has been super difficult for me on every level possible. Physically, mentally, emotionally, financially. I got blasted on every side. For something that is going to benefit my health in the long run, I had some vein procedures done in my legs. My veins were not opening and closing as they should and were causing pain and heaviness, not circulating right. Corrected now by laser treatment, I am still in recovery and by 2 pm daily I’m just tired.

During all of that, timing be damned, I was blindsided and broken up with. I realize my last post on here was a fun date that we went on. Not exactly sure how I feel about that now in hindsight. The weight of emotion on top of the physical weight has been crippling some days. I feel sad and angry, confused, upset that I had no say, that it was just done. I am still processing that while trying to focus on my health and the only thing I really have control over.

I have had some big wins when it comes to my business. I have had new clients. repeat clients, new opportunities for collaborations and even have connected with new contractors that hopefully will be a long term partnership, profitable too. I have created digital content and I have create a physical product to sell. My foundation now is solid.

I am not sure any of this will interest my readers but all of this is to show that I am a real person. A human that has to roll with the punches and despite being in the struggle bus is still trying to move forward. I am adjusting back into just me and focusing on what I want and where I am going. I hope to get back to consistently posting and sharing the new things I will be doing for me.

If you are going through it too, know you aren’t the only one. Know that breaking has to happen to build a better foundation. To give you the opportunity to do more and be stronger. My legs have been poked and burned and day by day I am walking and feeling stronger. It will happen.