The goGIRL Survival Guide

The goGIRL Survival Guide

The life of a goGIRL is great! But it isn’t always easy. Ladies, as goGIRLs, we wear many hats. Some of us are students, mothers, wives/girlfriends, business owners, artists, etc. I don’t know about you but sometimes I can feel like I am stretched a little too thin. Balancing your career, personal life, and health can become very difficult for a woman who is constantly on the go, so here are some tips that every goGIRL can use to sustain this admirable life we all lead!

Career (For the students as well, school is a job in itself)

• Stress Free is the way to be!-Try not to get over worked when feeling overloaded with your job or classes
• Time management is very important since there are not enough hours in the day
• Set realistic goals! Dream big but pace yourself.
• Be competitive! Compete with yourself not others, be the best you that you can be.

Personal Life-(Dating and Other Relationships)

When it comes to dating, this can be a very difficult task for us, goGIRLS. We have so much on our plates that dating is the last thing on our list. Dating is fun and great for meeting new people so that you can get a better idea of what you want in a long-term partner.

• Date outside the box! Dating the same type of guy can sometimes lead to the same old problems. Try something or shall I say SOMEONE new!
• Communication is Key. Make sure you and your romantic interest are on the same page and have the same expectations.
• “Don’t Click Too Fast”- This is a saying we use which means take your time. Don’t rush or force things, let things happen.
• Make a little time. We get so caught up in our careers and other obligations that we put our mates on the backburner. So find time for the special someone or send a cute text throughout the day to show you care. The goal is to be goGIRLs not “lonely girls”.

As far as other relationships are concerned make sure you are spending time with your family because they are just as important.

• Have a family day! Designate a day or time of day for your family.
• Don’t forget to call. Even if it’s just to say “Hi”

Now, when it comes to your friends, don’t get so caught up in your own life that you forget to be there for your girls.

• Be supportive!
• Be a shoulder to cry on and a good listener
• Don’t keep score! Don’t keep track of who paid last, who drove last? Who called who last? Who cares?
• Focus on the positive. No matter how much you love your friend there will always be something about her that gets on your nerves but try to concentrate on their qualities rather than their flaws.

Health

• Get plenty of sleep. Get at least six hours if not eight.
• Drink water! Less headaches and migraines, regulates body temperature, flush out toxins, decrease heart attacks, raise your metabolism, and gives you fresh and healthy skin.
• Eat three balanced meals a day. Most of us usually forget to eat or eat fast food and other junk because it’s quick and convenient.
• Take vitamins. Vitamins provide a great source of energy and dietary supplement
• Exercise. Take 30 minutes out of your day to walk, do crunches, yoga, etc.
• Take a mental break every day. Take a second for yourself to just breathe and give your mind a break.

So Ladies, there you have it! Tips for your career, personal life and health that every goGIRL should take advantage of in order to be truly UNSTOPPABLE! Like I said previously the life of a goGIRL isn’t easy but it’s our job to make it appear that way. And remember that in the end, it’s always the survivor who gets to tell the story!