1. My work ethic reflects that I am passionate, driven, and highly committed. I draw energy and motivation from my team, and seeing them hit their goals while holding me accountable pushes me to perform at my best. 2. I do not believe in cutting corners, as it does not serve my growth or standards. I take ownership of my responsibilities and ensure my work is completed with intention and consistency. 3. Excellence, for me, means prioritizing my mental well-being, protecting my focus from outside distractions, and staying disciplined and locked in on the goal each day.

What message does my work ethic send? My work ethic sends the message that I am capable, and committed to becoming better. Not just for myself, but for the people who depend on me and look to me for leadership. Where am I cutting corners? I cut corners when I allow distractions, emotions, or comfort to dictate my effort. When I delay tasks I know I should complete, rush through responsibilities, or give partial focus instead of my full presence, I am choosing ease over excellence. These moments don’t reflect a lack of ability—they reflect moments where I momentarily lower my own standards. What could excellence look like today? Excellence today looks like intentional action. It means following through on what I said I would do, staying present in my work, and giving my best effort regardless of who is watching. Excellence today is not perfection it is alignment between my values, my actions, and the standard I hold myself to.

1. I have been inconsistent with maintaining a clean and organized room, an area that requires regular attention because it becomes cluttered quickly. When I allow inconsistency in one area of my life, it often carries over into others. 2. This directly impacts those around me. When my environment is disorganized, I become stressed and less clear-minded, which affects not only my own productivity but also my ability to show up fully for my team at work. 3. To address this, I am prioritizing structure and consistency in my daily schedule. As I’ve shared before, staying committed to my planned timing, especially through the 30×30 routine has made a noticeable and positive difference.

Where am I inconsistent? I continue to struggle with consistency on the weekends, particularly in honoring my responsibilities with discipline. This past weekend, I failed to prioritize the actions that contribute to my personal and professional growth. Instead, I chose temporary enjoyment—celebrating a football game that ultimately added no value to my development. While the moment was fun, it came at the cost of progress. This realization disappoints me deeply, as I know I am fully capable of showing up better and leading myself with greater intention. How does this affect those around me? This inconsistency affected me most profoundly by revealing to my mentor that my priorities were not aligned. It communicated, unintentionally but clearly, that I was not fully honoring my word. That realization weighs heavily on me. My mentor continuously invests time, energy, and belief into my growth, and I chose the easier path by telling myself, “I’ll get to it later. I’ll catch up when I’m back at work.” This mindset is harmful—it does not elevate me, nor does it serve my Metaform team. It creates a narrative of unreliability, and that is not a label I am willing to accept for myself or my leadership. What would reliability look like in my life? Reliability is an area I have wrestled with for much of my life, and I acknowledge that it has influenced how others perceive me. I am not proud of that, but I am committed to changing it. True reliability begins with becoming a woman of my word—consistently aligning my actions with my commitments. It means that the people closest to me can trust me to follow through, without hesitation or reminders. I am actively working toward this standard each day, choosing growth over comfort and integrity over convenience.

When has ego driven my decisions? Ego has shown up for me when I try to prove I’m strong, put-together, or “ahead,” instead of being honest about where I actually am. It shows up when I don’t ask for help, when I push through just to be seen as capable, or when I make choices based on how I want to be perceived rather than what God is asking of me. What damage did that cause? It created distance between me and God, me and others, and even me and myself. Ego led to exhaustion, quiet resentment, and moments where I ignored my own needs. It made things harder than they needed to be and delayed growth that would’ve come quicker through humility. Who do I need to humble myself with today? I need to humble myself with God first, by surrendering control and admitting I don’t have it all figured out. And I need to humble myself with someone close to me by being honest, open, and teachable instead of guarded or defensive.

When has ego driven my decisions? Ego has shown up for me when I felt the need to prove my worth, stay strong on the outside, or avoid asking for help. At times, I made decisions from a place of pride instead of patience. Wanting to move fast, be right, or protect my image rather than slow down and listen. What damage did that cause? It didn’t break me, but it did delay growth. Ego created unnecessary pressure, emotional distance, and moments of stress that could have been softened with honesty and openness. The biggest cost was time!!!! Time that could have been spent in peace, alignment, and deeper connection with myself and others. Who do I need to humble myself with today? Today, I need to humble myself first with God, by surrendering control and trusting His timing. I also need to humble myself with myself. By offering grace instead of criticism and with those close to me, by choosing humility, honesty, and understanding over defensiveness.

I felt tempted to negotiate my non-negotiables in moments of loneliness and emotional exhaustion when comfort felt more urgent than clarity, and familiarity felt easier than integrity. In those moments, I considered lowering my standards in relationships, in my discipline, and in my commitment to my faith and health, simply to avoid discomfort or being alone. That moment revealed something important about me: I am deeply human, but I am also self-aware. It showed me that when I am tired or emotionally vulnerable, I am more likely to seek relief instead of alignment. At the same time, it revealed growth—I noticed the temptation instead of blindly acting on it. I recognized that my non-negotiables exist to protect my peace, my purpose, and my future, not to restrict me. That awareness reminded me that choosing discomfort in the short term is how I honor the life I am building.

- What part of my life feels out of control? I wouldn’t say anything feels completely out of control, but I do notice old thought patterns trying to resurface. When I don’t finish a task or miss a deadline, my inner critic gets loud. I start questioning my work ethic, replaying what I could’ve done better, and beating myself up mentally. Instead of responding with grace, I spiral into overthinking. I’m learning that this isn’t a lack of discipline—it’s a need for self-compassion and perspective as I continue to grow. - Where am I asking others to follow when I’m still struggling? Im going to agree with @Kristal Melendez 100%. My biggest thing is asking for communications but not being able to communicate clearly. - What habit would help me lead myself better? The habit of consistency has always been a struggle for me. I was never one to be consistent with ANYTHING I did, besides going to the gym. This is something that my Metaform team has helped me so much TREMENDOUSLY with. Without my team I would not be where I am at today. <3

What part of my life feels out of control? - I am going to agree with Ce above. My life does not feel out of control, there are thing we can not control and you have to be okay with it. What you are in control of is planning for future instances to prevent something for happening. Where am I asking others to follow when I’m still struggling? - Again, agreeing with Ce. Still trying to master the 30x30. Being disciplined in ALL aspects of my life and not just during "working" hours. What habit would help me lead myself better? - Being a woman of my word. If I say im doing something I better do it. Holding myself to a higher standard. That is the only way I can change. I failed this weekend by not committing to my responsibilities and instead focusing on things that do not level me up. I know I am better and I have to act like that.