At 18, I fell into a deep depression.
Accompanied by a substance and alcohol addiction.
Leading me down a dark path.
It’s time to share my story and reflect on my journey.
Write a list of tasks that need to be accomplished.
Tasks:
•Post
•Write
•Network
Then ask:
-Did I do this task?
-How much did I accomplish on this task?
-How long will it take me to finish this task?
Asking these questions gives you an idea on how well you execute.
My words and voice are motivation.
Not just for just me, but also for others.
It’s a like having super powers.
You’re able to direct people if you know how to use it.
Over time, you realize how special it is to use your words and voice.
The truth is…
Life became hard trying to maintain family, work, and writing.
I got overwhelmed with so much on my shoulders.
I felt like I was drowning.
Working graveyards, coming home and not sleeping right away.
Waking up late and spending minimal time with my children.
Getting all tasks done for the day besides the most important one.
Writng…
And the cycle continued.
It’s all excuses.
I reached a point where I was unproductive and felt guilty for not trying to change my life.
I’ve always hated that feeling so much.
Nothing makes me cringe harder than not having a sense of direction in life.
But when I write, that’s when I feel like I know where I’m going.
Writing has the power to change lives, including my own.
People have reached out to me saying that my writing has motivated them in some type of way.
That feedback is enough to give me the strength to keep going, and it is why I am here typing this.
So regardless of what stands in my way, I must overcome it.
Sometimes I think about people whose first language wasn’t English and now they’re writing in English and making money online.
Those are go-getters.
People who get it done.
Persistent individuals.
I know I can do the same.
But there’s much to prove.
Only my work will prove if I am worthy.
@WriteAlready Props to you for sticking with something you loved doing.
Not only did it help you with your confidence, but you became a black belt master!
This reminds me of how I use to box and made me feel good about myself. I have to get back into it.
@BellsOfDestiny Take a sc or bookmark these comments of yours and use this to hold yourself accountable. These are your own words and you should come back to them when you’re not doing what you said you were going to do.
@BellsOfDestiny Let these comments be your motivation to keep taking action. I’ve been living in fear for a long time, and I can’t live my life like that anymore. There’s going to be times where it gets difficult, but you have to keep pushing through it all.
Nobody finds pleasure in doing the hard things in life.
We get frustrated when we don’t understand certain things and tend to give up.
Sometimes you have to dog it out, and push past your comfort zone.
If you can’t do that well…
Life won't bring you much.
It will be hard, and you will fail along the way.
But that's how you move up to the next level of life.
You will feel pain and confusion, but it’s all a part of the game.
As humans, we have so much potential within us all, which is why we are one of the most intelligent species.
Keep failing, stay uncomfortable, and feel humiliated.
You’ll get over it in time.
You will succeed, feel powerful, and appreciate the struggles.