From the Ringer to the Winner’s Circle: 5 Life Lessons from The Month of March

Hey, Sha! Can we just take a second to woo-sa? This month has been an absolute whirlwind. Plus, if I’m being honest, I’ve been living "under the ringer" lately. But you know what? I have realized I do a lot of my work best when the pressure is on.

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There is something about a tight deadline and a long to-do list that forces me to step my A game. Here are the five things that really stuck with me this month:

First off, I learned that sometimes you just must trust your gut and execute. I had no intention of buying a car this month. I am talking zero, but the stars aligned. The intuition kicked in, and I just went for it. I remember how the morning breeze of a 32 degree morning sung my face and made my eyes immediately water. I said while I was trucking to work on Mi-Mi and FeFe (my two feet) that this was going to be my last month walking from point a to point b because I must. 

It is now because I want to. Purchasing my car this month was a reminder that when a door opens, you do not always need a year to plan. You just need the courage to walk through. Whew, and speaking of growth, I have finally started refusing to take things at work so personally. Now I did not know it until I was called out on it by a co-worker. I had to sit back to think about it in my seat, but it registered. You see, with this being in my first year as an educator it has been a whole different beast to tame. 

I am learning that a tough day in the classroom is not a reflection of my worth. It is just part of the journey.

I have also doubled down on the fact that my 4:45 AM wake-up call is non-negotiable. That morning routine is not only for my sanity; it sets the entire tone for my children. I know for sure that when I am grounded, they are grounded. On a more personal note, I’ve realized that protecting my peace is a full-time job. I have not even been dating! 

However, it seems like men are lining up just to try and waste my time. All I can do is shake my head because I am not taking their bait. It is funny how when you start looking good and leveling up in life, the "distractions" start reaching out! However, I am not moved at all. Finally, I learned yet again that strength is not only about enduring; it is about evolving. I am closing out the month of March feeling more "found" than ever. See you in the next one!