When thinking about the support I receive on a daily basis, I use to think I didn't have any but thinking in terms of emotional, practical, and physical, a few come to mind.
The emotional support I receive from loved ones on a daily basis impacts and effects my life tremendously. I have taken on a lot recently. Working two jobs and attempting to get my Master's has caused me to over work myself sometimes. For me having family that is supportive and willing to help me out allows me to continue on this journey and reach the goals that I have set for my life. My mother and father have definitely been my rock. Whenever I need to talk or just vent they are their to listen. They encourage me when I feel like giving up and they guide me when I'm lost. Through my journey, by boyfriend has also been supportive. Since my days are long he helps me by taking care of the house and making sure things get done when I forget. As weird as it sounds, he also makes sure I eat. I'm always on the go and sometimes forget to eat. He reminds me to take care of myself and is always a helping hand. My best friends are also supportive on a daily basis. They motivate me to keep going and just show me so much love. For me, having this people in my life just strengths my faith and gives me the courage to keep pushing through all my trial and tribulations.
The practical support I receive on a daily basis would have to be monetary. I hate to say it but money plays a big role in my daily life. I work two jobs in order to support myself and my dreams. In order for me to go to work everyday I must have gas and I need money to put gas in my car. Without money I would not be able to go to work, even taking the bus cost money. I also need money to buy food. In today's time and age money is a necessity and is needed for everyday survival.
On a daily basis I receive physical support from my co-workers. In the classroom, the lead teacher and I work together to ensure that we create a safe learning environment. We work together to complete daily tasks such as small group and large group activities, outside time, lunch time and other daily routines. Without us supporting each other the job would be much harder. If I didn't have her support in the classroom, I don't think I would be able to manage 22 rambunctious and curious children. The classroom would lack order and be filled with ciaos. At my second job (Sales Associate at Old Navy), my co-workers support me in completing tasks that allow us to ensure a great shopping experience for our customers. They help me when I need assistance in ringing a customer up or locating merchandise. Without my co-workers the job would be a lot harder and I would not be able to provide great customer service.
Imagine a Challenge
The challenge I chose to imagine is me losing my job and no longer being able to afford my apartment. This is not a challenge I am going through but it is one that I fear and would need support to get through. Hypothetically speaking if I was to encounter this challenge I would first hope for the support of my loved ones. I would want them to just comfort me and help me focus on a solution to the problem. I am a highly emotional person and tend to react to situations by stressing. My hope is that they would just motivate me and reassure me that everything would be okay. I also hope that the would help me in my time of need and I know they would. My parents would support me by giving me somewhere to stay until I get on my feet. I would need monetary support and in this situation I think my parents and boyfriend would support me in that area. I would need physical support to move things out of my apartment and into my temporary place. If I was in this situation I would need a lot of support and I know that with the family and friends I have, I would get it.
