In, episode 32 - Interview - Dr. Lauren Cook on Decision Making Through those Messy, Uncomfortable Life Transitions. Topics include -
- 2020 was the first time in our lives that life was happening to us rather than for us.
- 2020 has been the ultimate waiting game - how to do the best with the day you have in front of you?
- Is waiting the right choice for me or is waiting a form of avoidance? Is this coming from a well thought out decision or by fear of being uncomfortable?
- Distress tolerance - getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.
- Transferrable skills and how to sell your story. We all are capable of learning, the learning process just involves some level of discomfort.
- Everyone starts somewhere and it's natural to not excel at first!
- Breaking down decision making! (Lauren is launching a course on this in May! The waitlist is linked below!) You have to know what you value. Reality check - we can't ignore the logistical challenges! "Every decision has risk. Every choice has consequences. We have to know that we are resilient enough to handle whatever the consequences are." - Dr. Lauren Cook
- "Burnout requires boundaries" - Dr. Lauren Cook
- Put the to-do list down, put down your phone, give yourself a break even when rest feels uncomfortable.
- What is the worst case scenario? It's often not as bad as we think it is.
- Habits and value shifts.
- The increased need for empathy.
- The shift millennials are collectively experiencing. Why so many are looking for that fresh start!
- How to use decision making to help you navigate big life transitions: Set a decision timeline and deadline. List out more than 2 options. Use the 4 square method to drill down into the pros and cons of both options!
- Decision trap - We want so badly to be liked and not everyone will like everything we do!
- Giving yourself permission to see something from a different perspective.
- Reminder - "We are not our thoughts!" - Dr. Lauren Cook
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