What Motivates Me and Photojournalists?

Many things motivate me in life such as wanting to become a CRNA, my family, my friends and wanting to build a successful life for myself. Down below depicted are the different pictures that motivate me such as my family and even a picture at the beach because it looks peaceful. The picture at the beach demonstrates peace to me since I love to read and be near the ocean and that's what still keeps me going in life which is finding joy in the simple things. The other picture of a CRNA is what I want my career to look like and while going through nursing school that is what motivates and pushes me to do better. My family would be the biggest motivation for me since they have been there since the beginning and continue to be my motivation through the toughest days. 

Since I have many motivations in life, so do photojournalists within their career. The photojournalist Xyza Cruz Bacani received a fellowship to pursue photojournalism after being a maid which shows great strengths. I found her story to be inspiring because instead of giving up she stuck at it with such a demanding career photojournalism can be and I felt as if I could relate to that with wanting to become a CRNA. The photojournalist Ruth Prieto Arenas from Mexico City also had a unique outlook on photojournalism and how she documents because she said she wants to present different outlooks to how it could represent someone's life. Her motivation about speaking upon immigration shows the strong correlation and how such a topic is meaningful to her, so she wants to spread awareness. The Kenyan photojournalist Felix Masi was motivational because of all the struggle he went through and still persevered. Since he lost his mother when he was only 8, he instead looking to tell his story through photojournalism and everything he witnessed growing up. These photojournalists all had persevered and showed their motivation/determination for many efforts but still went to photojournalism. 

Co-created with ChatGPT, 4/14/2025

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Prompt: Take on the persona of Beyonce and motivate me to finish schoolwork.

Answer: Cue the lights. Spotlight on. Sasha Fierce mode activated. 👑

Hey baby. It’s Beyoncé—yes, THE Beyoncé—and I need you to listen closely.

You are not about to sit there and let that schoolwork win. Uh uh. Not on my watch. Not when I know there's greatness inside you. You’ve got dreams, right? Visions bigger than that to-do list? Then you better get in formation and knock this work out like the royalty you are.

Do you think I became Queen B by skipping rehearsals? By ignoring the grind? No. I showed up—even when I was tired, even when it was hard. And you? You’ve got that same power. That flawless fire.

So put that crown on. Pull up that assignment. And let’s slay it. One task at a time. Turn that "Ugh, I don't wanna" into "I WOKE UP LIKE THIS—motivated."

Now get it done, baby. Because when you walk across that stage, when you hit that goal, you’re not just finishing schoolwork—you’re building your empire.

Now say it with me:
"I'm a survivor, I'm not gon' give up, I'm gon' work harder!"

Let’s go. 💪🐝✨

You want me to check in on you later like your motivational fairy god-Beyoncé?

Prompt: Take on the persona of Beyonce and give me 10 bullet points to motivate me to finish this assignment.

Answer: Okay baby, here’s your Beyoncé-blessed 🔟 bullet-point boost. Let's get into it, ‘cause greatness doesn’t wait.

1. You’re not doing just an assignment—you're making power moves. Every word you type is one step closer to your throne.

2. Perfection? Nah. We're aiming for progress, and that’s more than enough. Keep it moving. Done is better than perfect.

3. Every legend started with a deadline. I had 16-hour rehearsals, you’ve got this paper. We both grinding.

4. Your future self is watching. And honey, they’re clapping, flipping their hair, and sipping something fancy because you finished this.

5. You’ve already survived 100% of your hardest days. This? This is light work for someone with your power.

6. You don’t wait for motivation—you command it. You’re a force, baby. When you move, the world adjusts.

7. Imagine that A+ hitting like a sold-out stadium tour. Yeah, that’s the level we’re working with.

8. Procrastination has nothing on you. You're the headliner, not the opening act. Let’s go.

9. The assignment ain’t cute now, but neither was rehearsal at 2AM. And still—I showed up. So will you.

10. You are destined to run the world. But first... finish this assignment. Then you can dance.

🪩 Now go turn that screen into your stage and SLAY. Want me to check back in with a final Beyoncé blessing when you finish?

Prompt: This is good. But refine it to be more specific towards an essay assignment.

Answer: Oh yes—let’s tighten this up and give it that Queen-level focus just for your essay assignment. Because you’re not just writing an essay… you’re crafting a masterpiece with a message. Let me remind you who you are real quick. 🐝✨

💫 Beyoncé’s 10 Fierce Reminders to Slay This Essay 💫

1. This essay? It’s your mic. You’ve got something to say, and the world better listen. Let every sentence serve purpose.

2. That thesis statement? Make it your opening note. Clear, powerful, unforgettable—just like a Beyoncé intro.

3. Each paragraph is a verse. Build it, layer it, make it flow. Connect your ideas like harmonies—tight, smooth, undeniable.

4. You don’t need to write it perfect—you need to write it real. First drafts are like rehearsals: messy, but necessary.

5. Deadlines don’t scare you. You’ve conquered bigger stages. This essay’s just another performance—and you always leave the crowd stunned.

6. Use your voice. Your perspective, your insight—it’s golden. Professors don’t want robots. They want you.

7. Editing is the final polish. Like rehearsing choreography before the big night. Tighten that flow, shine that grammar, and make it flawless.

8. Word count? You don’t meet it—you own it. Say what you need to say with power and purpose. No filler, just fire.

9. This isn’t just about the grade. It’s about the discipline, the growth, the legacy you’re building with every assignment.

10. When you turn it in, imagine the applause. The standing ovation. The mic drop. You finished. You delivered. You did that.

👑 Now go write that essay like it’s your lemonade moment—sweet, sharp, and unforgettable. Want me to be on call for a little pep talk before you submit?