Encouraging Myself Amid the Pandemic

Since the beginning of the pandemic – COVID-19, I had to adjust to a new normal – wearing masks, social distancing; I could not host my Singles Conferences; no hosting of our traditional thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner, for that matter and the list goes on. However, since I had to adjust to this new way of living, doing business and ministry and more from home, I decided I was going to learn to do things I love from home as well. 

I encouraged myself via worship, on-line shopping for things I needed and even sometimes online window shopping - LOL; dreaming and planning to go certain places when the COVID season is up. It is unknown to me how long the virus will be around, but I have decided to THRIVE and not STRIVE. John 10:10 says, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly! The “they” is you and me. It applies to us all! So, amid this pandemic, I still hold the keys to encourage and motivate myself daily. I am not speaking about having a perfect day everyday by any means, but with the help of the Holy Spirit I can choose to set my intention to be encouraged throughout the day.

What are some additional ways I encourage myself other than the few mentioned above you might ask? Well, here goes. There is nothing like a good action movie, where a woman has the Lead Role. Her fighting skills are top notch, as well as her business savvy. Yessssssss! She is a Boss Chick, and she can protect herself too. I am also encouraged by my work. By nature, I am a problem solver, so within my business, I am encouraged every time I help someone accomplish a goal. There is nothing like that feeling.

Lastly, but most certainly not least, there is nothing like accepting a challenge to learn grow and become. In March of 2020, I invested in a Business Coach/Mentor. Oh. The journey I have been on. I went into it with one mindset and almost a year later, I am at a place where I wonder sometimes, how I navigated through my life without Community. A community that houses a no-judgement zone, love, wisdom and so much more. It is not like I do not have a tribe of friends with the above- mentioned attributes. For me it is about the fact that it is a Business Community, with folks from all over the world. It is so radical to me. It challenges me to keep going and growing, even on those odd days when I am not feeling like it. There is nothing like encouraging someone, but the feeling that overtakes me when I encourage myself. It is on a whole different level. It saturates, permeates and so much more .

This has been a season of believing and trusting in God without borders amid the pandemic, like none other. My desire is to bring a smile to your face and for someone that got a little weary, to begin to see, dream and begin again. Please know that this isolation moment we are currently experiencing is only for a SEASON. It is not for a LIFETIME!