Luck under pressure

Thanks to someone's recommendation, I am currently reading: It's Not Ok With Me written by Janine Maxwell. This book is meant to open the eyes of the reader to the dire need of orphaned children in Africa; Saying "it's not okay with me either" and then acting on it. The relevance of this book to my desire to volunteer abroad in Africa this summer is remarkable.

I feel so fortunate to have come across so many resources that have helped guide me on this journey of fulfilling my passion. While talking to my aunt on the phone the other day, she said something that made a lot of sense. Upon sharing with her my effortless access to resources, she said to me: "The pressure of your time constraints is probably working with you, rather than against you."

Now, I have always been one to work well under the pressure of some sort of deadline. Though I usually do try to get a head start on things, saving some things for last minute has proven to surprise me. Being only 2 months away, preparations are constantly on my mind, it tends to come up in conversations and making arrangements is a priority needing immediate action.

Being under pressure isn't always a bad thing. What is important to remember is to recognize it as an opportunity to push you into action. It all starts with your attitude!