32 - [Interview] Dr. Lauren Cook on DECISION MAKING through those messy, uncomfortable life transitions!

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

 

Lauren's Bio:

Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, speaker, coach, and author. She helps people live what they believe and love who they are by helping them live out their values. She is the creator of the Find Your Way, Know Your Way course, which helps millennial women make efficient and effective life decisions with confidence. She is the author of two books: Name Your Story: How to Talk Openly About Mental Health

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