Why “Side Quest Queen” Is the Best Thing That Happened to Me

✨ Prologue: When Motherhood Felt Like a Boss Battle

I used to think mom life was supposed to look like those calm Pinterest boards — color-coded planners, perfectly cut sandwiches, “me time” before sunrise.

Then reality hit like a surprise level boss.

There were nights I’d have one kid in one arm while answering emails with the other, reheating the same cup of coffee for the third time. My inventory was: one under-charged phone, half a hair bun, and a sense of humor that was rapidly losing HP.

By 12 A.M., I’d finally gotten both boys down, grab my earphones (or headset), and queue for a Mobile Legends Bang Bang match.

For fifteen glorious minutes, I wasn’t “mom” or “wife” or “household manager.” I was a fighter reclaiming a sliver of myself. That was my first side quest — and I didn’t even know it yet.

✨ The Respawn: Discovering My Digital Universe

Motherhood has a way of making you forget your main storyline. Somewhere between diaper changes and meal preps, my own character arc froze.

Then one night, while playing Animal Crossing, I realized how comforting it felt to design a world that stayed tidy when real life didn’t. I started calling it my “sanity server.” Each game I played became a metaphor:

The Sims taught me to build boundaries.
Tamagotchi reminded me that nurturing others only works if I don’t forget to recharge myself.
Super Mario Odyssey made me laugh at every fumble — because even when you fall, you respawn with another chance.

… and that’s when it clicked! If gaming had side quests for power-ups, moms deserved them too.

✨ The Side Quest Queen Mindset

A Side Quest Queen isn’t perfect — she’s persistent. She doesn’t chase balance; she builds checkpoints.

Here’s the mindset that changed everything for me:

1. Micro-wins > Mega goals
Instead of waiting for “someday,” celebrate today.
You took a shower uninterrupted? Achievement unlocked.
You drank water before 3 P.M.? Legendary hydration buff.

2. Glow-up energy is daily, not destination
“Mom glow-up” isn’t about contour or abs — it’s the confidence of knowing you’re still you under the chaos.
Skincare at night? Meditation in the car line? Both count.

3. Self-care is not selfish — it’s strategy
You wouldn’t send your RPG character into a dungeon with zero armor, right?
So why keep charging into life unprotected?
A face mask, a journal entry, or ten minutes of gaming isn’t escape. It’s armor repair.

✨ The Glow-Up Arc

When I finally started posting again, I promised myself honesty.

No more “I have it all together” façade.

Instead, it will be raw captions, unfiltered stories, and a bikini photo because YESSSS this mama worked hard for that body and deserves to love it! Here’s the truth though, the glow-up isn’t the weight loss. It’s the confidence to say, “I’m proud of myself.”

Every time I show up online, I imagine another mom scrolling at midnight … exhausted, guilty, but secretly searching for proof that she’s not failing. I want her to land on my page and think “She gets it. She’s my digital bestie.”

✨ How You Can Join the Quest

Being a Side Quest Queen isn’t a club. It’s a mindset upgrade. It’s a Mindset Shift! No need for subscription.

Start with your next small mission:

Pick one five-minute ritual — skincare, gaming, coffee, deep breathing.
Call it your side quest.
Protect it like a boss fight timer.

Because every time you do, you’re building XP in resilience, joy, and self-respect.

🔗 Keep the Adventure Going

Next up: The Self-Care Side Quest: How to Recharge When Life Feels Like a Boss Battle — a guide to building your daily sanity check.

For now, if this story made you feel seen, share it with your fellow warriors. No gatekeeping, no paywall, just real talk and glow-up magic. And because your Digital Bestie doesn’t hide the good stuff … stay tuned, I’ve got free printable quests and checklists coming soon.