Hey, y’ll! I want to start a new type of post regarding motivation. Today, I want to share something I remember that was an empowering moment for me. But, it is my hope that it will inspire you to share one of yours. Now, you can comment/holler back! on the blog (which I love), write in (deets later), or you can just share your story with someone/ anyone to uplift somebody else. Ok!? Cool.

Le Struggle

Today, I share some insight from my grad school days. Oh, how I remember those long grueling nights when I was studying for my Masters in Spanish Literature! Chile, I didn’t see it then, but it was the sheer grace of God that kept me. Have you ever made it through something and then thought “I don’t even know how?” Raises hand. Me, too!

I know it was a miracle for me to never have had a moment where I fell asleep at the wheel (going and coming). See, I worked as a full-time Spanish teacher and drove 1.5 hours each way to grad school twice a week for almost 2 years. I know. Cray cray. But, I was on a mission. I wanted to improve myself and that is what I had to do.

The Tribe

Thankfully, I had a girlfriend that I met who began to watch my boys for me (it is so important to find your tribe and be a tribe for someone). When she could, she watched them. My boys were 7 and 9 at the time and before her help, they went with me to school. Poor things right? Well, when they went with me they had snacks, games, and another lil boy to play with (my professor’s son).

The Moment

This professor was a short Peruvian lady that had this Amazonian (I’m kinda tall) shaking at the knees. Lol! She was tough! Omg! Tough. Scared me to death. Had the fear of God in us all! I am thankful. Who wants to not learn anything? Lol. Right! But, she had no idea they were my boys because they would play and do homework in this study room and I would check on them on our breaks. When she found out, she was like “How are you full-time in grad school, a full-time mom, and a full-time teacher?” Me: ‘What choice do I have? Taking one class a semester would drive me mad.’ I didn’t know it then, but I was demonstrating my inner “do it anyway”. And that’s all right with me!

Now, let me stop there. If you are currently taking one class, good for you. Remember I said I was crazy and didn’t know it. Lol! So, pace yourself and do well.

The Lesson

My big takeaway from that experience is that having friends helped me on the journey and made it much easier. Always do what you can to help other moms single and not. To this day, I help girlfriends and they help me. That is the meaning of friendship. We are all rockstars. You better believe it! Some of us put a lot on our plates and survive. Others of us, go slower but surer. And this motivation they gave has made me strong.

I also found my strength and motivation to push through. What are you in right now that you need to push through? You can do it. You just have to find your inner do it anyway!

Who helped you?

Who helped you? What is your motivation to make it through the tough times? How did you make it through? Sharing is caring. If you would like to guest post on Mondays, so you can inspire others, send me your DIA (Do It Anyway) Moment by email to [email protected] and please use DIA Moment as your heading. I’m looking for single moms here but we love our single dads, too. Yay! I’m excited!

We don’t get to pick our trials, but we do get to pick how we go through them.

In all you do,

Do It Anyway!

P.S.
I have a sister-friend (Ok, I have a few) who inspires me and helps me stay accountable, Michelle Y. Talbert. I wear some pretty cool hats, and one thing about “hat-wearing” is a balance. Michelle helps me weekly with her podcast and even consults with me once a week. She is an amazing mentor in this Internet space and an award-winning podcaster. She encourages women to grow in business by interviewing some of the top male influencers. Her podcast will bless you. She is one to follow! Her podcast awesomely titled Her Power Hustle is on iTunes, Stitcher and other players. Follow her on Twitter @HerPowerHustle and check her Website

I mention her because I want you to get some of the motivation I have so you can grow. For that, you need to seek out mentors. Mentors guide you, help you see your life differently and help you stay in your lane. Michelle helps me stay in my lane. Lol! She can help you.

Happy Growing!