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QuestionHow can I find a mentor to help me in life?Lauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.I recommend thinking strategically about who would be best positioned to be your mentor. Give careful thought to every facet of why a person might be an appropriate mentor for you. When you approach that potential mentor, validate to them why their advice and guidance would be valuable and show appreciation for any help they agree to provide.
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QuestionHow can I take better care of my mental health at work?Lauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.I really encourage people to focus on practicing mindfulness and maintaining perspective. When something feels stressful, rate the stress on a scale of 1 to 10 and ask yourself how you may feel about it a week from now. Sometimes that can help you maintain perspective and gain a more positive outlook on the situation.
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QuestionHow do I feel more confident about myself?Dr. Catherine Boswell is a Licensed Psychologist and a Co-Founder of Psynergy Psychological Associates, a private therapy practice based in Houston, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Boswell specializes in treating individuals, groups, couples, and families struggling with trauma, relationships, grief, and chronic pain. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Bowell has taught courses to Master’s level students at the University of Houston. She is also an author, speaker, and coach.First, pay attention to the storyline or narrative that makes you feel like a failure. Then, reality-check that narrative: is it really about who you are here-and-now, or is it an old and potentially inaccurate story?
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QuestionHow do I let go of my mistakes?Dr. Catherine Boswell is a Licensed Psychologist and a Co-Founder of Psynergy Psychological Associates, a private therapy practice based in Houston, Texas. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Boswell specializes in treating individuals, groups, couples, and families struggling with trauma, relationships, grief, and chronic pain. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Bowell has taught courses to Master’s level students at the University of Houston. She is also an author, speaker, and coach.It can be helpful to match each event or thought that makes you feel like a failure with an equally-valid time when you were a success. You may need to ask friends, family, or a therapist about your strengths and successes—then write them down so you can review them frequently.
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