My Supports.



I Run a hectic daily life, as I am wearing several hats. I am a mother, a wife, a preschool teacher, and a grad student. In order to shuffle my requirements and obligations in my personal and professional life, I have a support system that provides me with constant guidance, emotional, and mental support. Also, I use some tools to provide me with practical support to assist me to enhance my efficiency and to become better organized and task-oriented.

The most important support group that I have in my life is my nuclear family, and it includes my husband and three children, my immediate family, and my close friends. Each one of them provides me emotional support. They are my foundation. They support me regularly, and when a challenge arises, my family guides me through empowering conversations and their unconditional love. For instance, when I experience a heavy load of assignments, My husband steps in and takes over some household chores like cooking or grocery shopping. Besides, I feel that since I have the constant support of my loved ones, I am comfortable taking risks pushing myself in order to achieve my personal and professional goals.

Furthermore, I am a practical and organized person. I have a small office in my home, where I use to study and teach virtually in the past months. I feel that this space provides me with a sense of comfort, where I can have a quiet place to concentrate and have all the stuff I need with me by my side. Also, taking notes of my daily and weekly schedule provides me a sense of comfort, understanding that I am in control of my life. I usually use an app to write grocery lists, notes, and reminders to share it with my husband as we work as a team. Adding sticky notes to the board in my home office always help, especially during timely manner activities or assignments.


The challenge that I choose is not to have immediate access to technical support.
I study through a virtual institution. Some of the assignments require technical skills that, unfortunately, are a constant challenge for me. I could have used the Walden University, technical support team with the significant challenges, and solve the technical support I need at that time. Still, I will lack the emotional support that will assist me in dealing with stress and frustration. Living through this stressful state of mind is harmful and would have affected me personally and alterer my academic achievements.

My Nuclear family is my rock. I can’t imagine not having my husband and sons standing with me side by side while introducing me with a new skill, or cheering me up when I trust myself to overcome my fear and face the challenge. Without having the essential emotional and technical support from my immediate family members, I would not have been able to choose Walden University, as my educational program of study.

Comments

  1. Julia NuqulJune 12, 2020 at 2:48 AM

    It is so wonderful to have that family core support. Those of us who have it don't realize what a treasure it is until we hear from those who don't have supportive families. We are blessed.
    I also struggle with the lack of actual, human support that is a feature of online learning. Yes, technical support is available 24/7, but going through the bots to get to a human is so emotionally distancing and off-putting. There is something to be said for onsite, face-to-face, human interaction as part of feeling supported. I wonder what the overall toll will be on this generation who is "supported" virtually but not supported as much by direct human contact.

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  2. HicksECEJune 13, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    Ilana:
    Yes, you really need all three of the main points you mentioned to stay stable. (guidance, mental support and emotional) It is wonderful to have someone to help when you're a busy person.
    Love
    Katrina

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  3. AriSJune 14, 2020 at 10:12 AM

    Great post! I really enjoyed the fact that you mentioned your family as part of your support system. I agree that without the support of my family, I would not be as effective in my role as an early childhood professional.

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  4. Miranda EdnesomeJune 14, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    I enjoyed reading your post. I love the idea of using a app to write you grocery list, reminder and notes to share with your husband. I need to put this in place with my husband. This is a great way to make sure that we are both on the same page. It is also a great way to communicate.

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