When I went to New York City to work as a model at 18-years-old, most of that reward system didn't work anymore. I was more generously rewarded for "how I looked" versus "doing good." Since I never focused on my outward appearance before 18, I was in a sense, a fish out of water. HA! I had to learn how to focus on my outward appearance instead of applying what I learned in school.

In the modeling world, I had to "do" the right thing by showing up and being pleasant while still looking great. It was a great time and I loved it. I got paid a lot of money for "being me." I had thousands of photos taken of me just "being" me.

As I got older, however, I realized I had to find what I enjoyed "doing" the most. I found that I enjoyed television even more than modeling. Basically, the function of a model was to be a mannequin, not a voice or an opinion. Modeling was about people using my body and face to express their own clothes or jewelry or product. I soon learned that I liked to voice my opinion and I loved "being" on television.

Later, I stepped away from the business to raise my three sons. Now they are all grown and I am back in New York. I have been struggling with what I should "do" each day, or if I should just "be me." There are so many wonderful opportunities in New York City that I can easily be led in the wrong direction. I have to focus on what is good for me. I learned that I have to "do" certain things in order to rest in just "being" me again. 

Now the balance for me is finding a way to express my voice and help teach and empower other women without trying to "do" too much. I refuse to try to "be" something; to get LIKES on social media. I choose to trust that God made me and what I can "do" is in His timing. I can only "do" so much while still "being" me. So daily I ask myself what I should "do," or if it's okay to just "be" me. I am finding a healthy balance between "being" and "doing."

How about you?

To carry Kim's column in your blog, newsletter or newspaper, contact Kim at thekimalexis@gmail.com. Visit her website at KimAlexis.com

BIO: Kim Alexis is part of an elite team of models who rose to the "supermodel" status in the 1980's. In 1983 she replaced Lauren Hutton as the face of Revlon's Ultima II line, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in America. She was the fashion editor for Good Morning America for three years. She then went on to host TV shows such as "Your Mind and Body", "Healthy Kids" and "Ticket to Adventure". Her most recent hosting was for "She's Got the Look" on TV Land. She appeared in the film "Holy Man" as well, alongside Eddie Murphy. Kim authored the nonfiction book "A Model for a Better Future" and a fictional book, "Beauty to Die For". She also wrote "Modeling: How to be Discovered", "Dieting Lessons", "My Thyroid Journey", "Cheat Eat" and "Lean Clean" available on Amazon. Known for her background in sports and her healthy life style, Kim has run 8 marathons and was a spokesperson for the New York City Marathon and the More magazine half-marathon. One of her greatest goals is to encourage other women to be their best in all areas of life.

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