Real Life Mentoring

Today's episode is a two part series on the mental health component that makes up a person. In today's episode, Chris and Christina begin their discussion about "the six areas", focusing on the mental. How do we stay mentally healthy? How do we stay engaged mentally? What does it mean to renew your mind? These are the topics they tackle today. You'll gain some new perspective as you examine your own mental aspect.

Here's a practical tool to use when talking about the mental with a mentee:

1. How do you rate your mental status on a scale from 1 to 10?
2. Why did you give yourself that rating?
3. What is your vision for your future with your mental? What would it take to move that number forward?
4. What is a natural next step you can take?

Resources:

1. National Alliance for Mental Health, 1-800-950-6264
2. Text "helpline" to 62640
3. Podcast, The Place We Find Ourselves with Adam Young Counseling
4. Podcast, Being Known with Curt Thompson, MD

Because Christmas only comes once a year, Chris and Christina give you some practical tips to help you engage your heart in this season. There are plenty of things to distract you from the central theme of Christmas. However, God is always with us, Acknowledging His presence during this season really takes some intentionality. They will help you take some time to really explore how this Christmas could be a time you experience the presence of God in a new way.

To receive the Advent book Christina has written, contact us via email:

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Today's guest, Todd Vinson, unpacks a tool called "The Communication Code". You will discover the importance of clear communication. That sounds easy but how often do we find ourselves being misunderstood? Through the five areas of "The Communication Code" you will begin to better navigate not only how to communicate more effectively but also how to adjust when you aren't!

For more information and to connect with Todd:

Todd Vinson, linkedin.com/in/j-todd-vinson-81246b32

Chris and Christina begin a new series on "The Six Areas". The Six Areas are the six components that comprise a person: physical, mental, relational, emotion, spiritual, professional/education. Why talk about them? Because in mentoring, the goal is to talk about all aspects of a person. When one of those six areas need more attention than others, imbalance occurs. When imbalance occurs, we have the potential to have difficulty in life. Understanding each component and how to talk about them lead to good mentoring! Enjoy today’s kick off to the new series: The Six Areas.

Practical tool to use when talking about the mental:

1. How do you rate your mental status on a scale from 1 to 10?
2. Why did you give yourself that rating?
3. What would it take to move that number forward?
4. What is a logical next step you can take?

Today you have an up close and personal look into a mentor/mentee relationship. Chris and Christina introduce you to David and Blaine. Through their conversation, you'll get a chance to examine an authentic picture of how mentoring can not only impact the mentee but also the mentor. You'll appreciate the ease in which both men share earnest stories about one another, honor the value of being truly known by another person and share some "inside" jokes about shopping the produce aisle! As David and Blaine share their story, you'll come away wanting to hear more from both of them - and you can by checking out their bio's below:

David Achata is an author and leadership development consultant with over twenty years experience in the non-profit and corporate world. His newest book, Executive Retreats for Busy Business Leaders just released. He lives in east Tennessee with his wife and two children.

Blaine Eldredge is a writer and homesteader based in Peyton, CO. His book The Paradise King: The Tragic History and Spectacular Future of Everything According to Jesus of Nazareth released November 1st, 2023.

Chris and Christina talk about how to better understand people. As a mentor, as a mentee - in any relationship - tools will benefit your relationships. The better you understand someone, the more they feel known. Gaining understanding of those around you keep relationships growing toward health. Are there walls of protection surrounding some? What's the difference between reacting vs responding. In today's episode you will discover the answer to these questions as well as explore some tools to help benefit your relationships.

Healthy mentoring relationships call for giving authentic feedback. We’ve seen plenty of examples when we’ve personally received feedback that was critical or hurtful. Today Chris and Christina offer three helpful questions to ask yourself before offering healthy feedback to a mentee. As a mentor, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Is my motive pure?
2. What is my motive?
3. Am I being honest in what I’m about to say?

The goal in providing loving, honest feedback is to desire the best for your mentee. Asking yourself these three questions will help you deliver feedback that will be authentic, loving and spur your relationship to a deeper level.

https://www.fahrenheitmentoring.org

Once again, the best way to learn how TO do something is by NOT doing it! Chris and Christina open up today's discussion about going beyond surface relationships and moving into deeper, more authentic ones. Find out some helpful tips that will take you into deeper places with your current relationships.

Really? We often learn what TO do by learning what NOT to do. Today Chris and Christina discuss some ways that relationships might be damaged. Find out what you can avoid to have healthy relationships.

Yes, you heard right. Today Chris and Christina will discuss the most common reasons people give for not mentoring. While they don't advocate the reasons, they are what they hear most. Find out what they are and how to overcome the objections to mentoring.