Keep Moving: A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Balance

Written by Renvien Cruz, Olivia Professional Solutions Office Coordinator

Life as a Virtual Assistant is not always a smooth ride. Some days feel like an uphill climb. Other days feel like flying through open roads with the wind on your face — fast, free, and full of momentum.

But if there is one thing I have learned, both on and off the road, it is this: we all have our own pacing.

Whether I am on a big bike chasing the horizon, on a jetski gliding through waves (even when the photo is a little blurry), or hiking up a mountain using nothing but my own two feet, the journey always teaches the same lesson: keep moving.

Not every ride is easy. Some days, you take detours. Other times, the path gets rough and you are forced to slow down. But that is okay. Being a VA is like that too. You do not have to move at the same speed as everyone else. What matters is that you are moving, learning, and getting stronger with every mile.

I have had moments when I did not feel in control, when the water got choppy or the road got slippery. But just like in life, I realized it is not about how fast you go, it is about how you handle the ride.

Success does not happen overnight. It is built through every task you complete, every challenge you overcome, and every time you choose to show up, even when it is uncomfortable.

So ride your bike. Take that hike. Hop on that jetski. Do what you need to do to keep your spirit alive, but never forget to rest, breathe, and take care of your mental health along the way.

Because the truth is, it does not matter whether you move by land, by water, or on foot. As long as you keep going, you will get there.

Whatever “there” means for you, you will make it.