The Day I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone

When I saw “Work at Home Geek” page, I thought that it was just a “click-bait” because I’m so done with a Mentor or Coach wannabe na ang tingin sa mga newbies ay source of income and after selling their online course, they will forget you and no support at all.

Meeting Lala was a life-changing experience. She helped me find my weaknesses and helped me improve them. Dati iniisip ko, bakit ba napakaintrovert ko. Kahit anu gawin ko, talagang mahiyain ako and most of the time, people say that I’m snobbish. I can’t help it but after the Social Media Masterclass, mas nakilala ko at mas minahal ko lalo sarili ko.

Ginawa kong stepping stone ang Work at Home Geek to land my first job. I also join the Masterclass and applied again as Admin VA and Graphic designer. One of the job descriptions is I need to be fluent in English but I’m not fluent in English but still, I gave it a shot because there is no harm in trying and voila! I got the position and of course, with Lala’s help again. I put her as one of the references in my resume and it’s a big factor in my application because she mentioned beautiful things about me.

During my interview, my client asked me, “Do you have any questions for me?” and I asked, “What do you love most about your job?” Then she started to tell all her success stories. That question is from Lala. She also asked that to one of her clients. And I realized, if you don’t have the courage, opportunity will leave you. You will never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone. If I’m still in my comfort zone, I will never meet my ideal client now and enjoy my paycheck.

Lagi sinasabi ni Lala, “si Liz ang isa sa mga naniwala sakin nung mga panahon na naguumpisa palang ako”, pero hindi ko sya masagot because it makes me feel emotional and I just wanna tell her that, “si Lala din ung isang taong naniwala nung mga panahon na wala ako sa lahat ng bagay”. Ni hindi ko naramdaman sa mga mentor wannabe ung same passion and respect na binigay nya sakin. Hindi ko ineexpect na sa lahat ng pinagisipan ko ng masama, “clickbait”, sya pa ang ngpabago ng buhay ko and trumato sakin tulad ng isang kaibigan.

We have Monday Meetings and nakilala ko lalo si Lala. She was so beautiful inside out. Madalas sinasabi ni Lala na, “Be grateful sa maliit na bagay kasi pasalamat tayo nasa maayos na kalagayan natin tayo, di tulad ng mga tao sa ibang bansa na dumadanas ng hirap dahil sa giyera”. I’m a more positive person now because of her words of wisdom. And my co-admins too are very kind and supportive. Negativity is not allowed in the SWAHG community.

It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of the SWAHG Admin community!

Long live the Kings and Queens of SWAHG!

Annaliza "Liz" Galacio

SWAHG Core Admin