Being a mom has taught me more than I could ever teach. It has made me a better person, a better professional. (Side Note – I believe working moms have a competitive advantage.) Often we go into a situation thinking we are the experts, the teacher, and the sage. What happens when you participate wholeheartedly in the journey? When you engage fully along the way? You might find that you’ve learned more than you can teach.

It is absolutely essential in times of crisis to manage the “logistics” of the situation, to ensure our safety. But if we don’t leverage previous lessons that we learned that teach us to maintain our emotional and mental health, we may sacrifice our sanity. There has to be a balance.

Asking for help doesn’t minimize us in any way. People are happy to help if given the opportunity. Help, isn’t a four letter word.

I believe in allowing others to make mistakes. I believe in celebrating the smallest of victories. I believe we should focus our energies on completing things in a way that we can be proud. Pride allows us to stop and take satisfaction in what we accomplished.

Amid the #coronacrazy, we all need to take a breath. Allow yourself the time and space you need to think. Then determine how to pivot purposely. We need to take a moment to redefine how we add value to the world.

No one is exempt from biases, and as a woman of color, I am no exception. When we see biases, we have to remember that the opportunity to discuss should supersede our emotions. To make progress, we have to have conversations. Eradicating bias is a collective responsibility that will only happen when we are willing to recognize our own.