I’ve been feeling a bit nostalgic lately, digging through my archives of blog posts and ideas. Loren’s World has been around for about six years now, which is kind of hard to believe. They say time flies when you’re having fun and for me, it feels like I blinked and so many things happened.
When I first started this blog, I wanted to make sure women felt inspired and empowered to go after their dreams and goals. Part of that is understanding the work and steps that go into it. And another crucial part is having a leader, a mentor who can guide you through the rough parts. I’ve been lucky enough to have many great mentors on my journey. So I’m sharing more on that topic today with this article I wrote way back at the beginning of this blog. I hope the words still resonate with you as they did with me. Much love and luck to you all as we lead up to MAIC 2016. xoxo
Life Lessons: Why You Absolutely Need a Mentor
Throughout the years, I’ve had several mentors including my husband, my brothers and a few close friends. They’ve taught me about business, relationships and life. Without their constant encouragement and positive reinforcement, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today.
There are times in our life when we feel a little lost, which eventually can turn into fear, frustration and dissatisfaction. But that’s nothing a little roadmap can’t help! And we all know strong women are never afraid to ask for directions. Mentors can act as great guides in life.
If someone is offering to guide you in the right direction, it’s important to learn to accept that support. In life, we must remember to not only give, but to also take, too. Believe or it not, learning to receive life’s gifts can be half the battle!
And if there’s someone you know who has the right connections to help guide you, don’t be afraid to ask. What do you have to lose? Nothing, really. Above all, trust your gut. You’ll know when it’s time to ask or accept help.
As I mentioned earlier, I’ve had my own set of mentors, but I also like to think I’ve returned the favor by mentoring others, as well. Funny enough, some of the people I’ve mentored have turned out to be my greatest teachers. So if you’re in the position to mentor, go ahead and reach out that hand – and don’t forget to enjoy the ride.
I want to know who’s your mentor send me a tweet @lorenridinger I want to know who they are!
