Faith.

At this point of my life, I’m about to begin an extreme transition. Not only am I relocating, I am deciding not succumb to my depression. During my freshman year in college, I lost my why. I went to that University because I had dreams to become the drum major of the world’s greatest HBCU marching band unfortunately life happened and things didn’t go as planned. This situation lead to the onset of my depression and withdraw from the world around me. I forgot how to properly communicate with people, I became nervous to be around adults fearing they were always going to reprimand me, and I just completely lost touch.

Although you cannot fully recover from depression, I have overcome it. I have dreams, hopes, and goals, even if no one else believes in me, I do. It is time for me to take a leap of faith and follow my dreams, and who knows what will happen. We can do it together, here’s how.

1. No peripheral distractions.

Sometimes being involved in situations that do not benefit the goal you are trying to achieve can be distracting. Cut out things like relationships that bring you more stress than happiness or business partners not pulling their weight during the hard work. Be unapologetic and firm on the decisions you make, especially as it concerns your future. Create a list of goals and focus on making them come to fruition.

2. Stay focused on the goal straight ahead and move towards it one step at a time.

I firmly believe our purpose in life is to be the best person we can be. We were divinely made by some greater good and we must use that to our advantage. Keeping that in mind, always remember that even your wildest dreams are possible with movement and faith. Focus on your goals everyday. Work towards something different each day. Think of it like your own personal homework assignment and watch your dreams unveil themselves.

3. Sometimes true strength means asking for help.

Getting a mentor is extremely important because you get to learn what they did in the field you want to be in. Being able to learn what they did wrong and the mistakes they made could help you prevent making those same mistakes.

My mentor is also my mom. She has inspired me to use my blog as my therapy. I saw how, through her own blog and books, she found refuge in her words as I do. I hold her dear because she has helped shaped me into the woman I am today. Ask for help. It’s the most liberating experience by learning from someone who has done it before you.

4. Don’t let the things you can’t do overshadow the things you can.

Sometimes we tend to dwell on the valleys it can take to do something. Instead of realizing that there is always a way. Is the interview a mile away from your house and no one can take you and you don’t have enough money to get an Uber, you need to start walking. You don’t understand what’s going on in class don’t feel afraid to ask for help, that’s what your peers are there for. Always remember stay positive and knock down every mountain that’s thrown at you.

5. Trust that eventually you will learn to survive in your new normal.

At the moment, I am planning to relocate and I am not one bit afraid. One thing I have learned about my father’s death is that he died to protect me. I am destined to be something great because I understand the value of time. Time is a precious thing so why wait. Step out on faith and know that you will adapt and learn how to survive in your new environment.

6. You are significant, so passionately play your position.

Figure out what your why is and make sure you treat that as your main priority. Fall in love with yourself and allow yourself to blossom into the person you’ve always wanted to be. While doing that, start to dedicate yourself to something that can lead you closer to your future. Be proactive in everything you do.

Love always,

Jamie Elise

This post was inspired by the Goalcast video featuring the wonderful Motivational Public Speaker Vera Jones. (https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/1613054038771780/)

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