Purpose And ProgressChikamu

It’s easy to be distracted when your dream is not your own. 

Many of us are distracted because we are attempted to live someone else’s dream. Let me explain. When I was enrolled in a higher education doctoral program, every assignment was tedious. I was attending classes, doing the research, writing papers; it was horrible. Versus when I would spend time working on my fashion blog and/or going to fashion events with my friends. Those came with ease. 

Looking back, what I’ve realized is that I was attempting to gain acceptance and validation from my Jamaican immigrant parents, who were always on me about achieving higher heights. Had I just followed my “bliss” and possibly written for a few local fashion magazines instead, I would’ve been less distracted and accomplished more in less time.

Make sure that the goals you’re pushing for are your own.