Module 2
Quieten that critic, embrace that inner Mentor
Part 3
Meet the inner mentor – our constant inner cheerleader
Welcome to rise n’ Thrive!
We have a looked at the critical part of us in detail, but there are other parts of us too. Including the Inner Mentor. Let’s meet them
Inner mentor Visualisation
Inner protector, spirit, guide, call her what feels comfortable for you
The inner mentor is within you and you can connect with her through this audio visualisation. Repeat it every now and again, the more you practice building your connection with her, the easier it will be to tap back into her guidance and spirit
Think of her as another part of you, that one who has a fire in her belly and guides you to choices that supports you
They represent a source of inner wisdom, a fully expressed authentic version of ourselves, calm, love, safety, your soul/essence, the life you long to create. Speak to us through imagery, facial expressions, body language or the feelings she conveys.
The inner mentor isn’t a destination that we arrive at. She’s more like a well that we can draw from.
Check in with her for guidance, direction, validation and support.
Let yourself be pulled by this vision rather than pushed to achieve by familiar markers of ‘success’.
Future self Visualisation
Recording by Tara. Mohr
Find a calm, quiet space where you won’t be disturbed for the duration of the visualisation (20 mins) After the visualisation, complete the reflection o p. and jot down any of the below that came to mind, no matter how subtle teh sense of it felt.
Our aim: to Interpret and research personal associations.
- Visuals, symbols, metaphors
- Words
- Mood, your senses, tone
- Conversation (what was said/unsaid)
- Sense of place
- Facial expressions/gestures
- Your inner mentor’s home
- Favourite place in her home
- Her presence
Go to page 12 and 13 in Playbook – Visualisation notes
How do you know it’s the Inner Mentor?
Ways to consider if you connected with your inner mentor
Connected
Is simple and relatively succinct
Feels loving when we can be so unloving to ourselves
Does not feel cerebral – feels connected to heart and body
May contain or be communicated through visual elements
May be surprising or confusing
Will be emotionally moving
Disconnected
Complex or intricate guidance
Complex or intricate guidance
Your energy/mood feels the same as before you checked in with her
Feels like still being “in your head”
Nothing new
You are trying to convince yourself of something
Repeat if
Fell asleep, negative or depressing vision, couldn’t see/feel/hear anything
I spaced out at times, I didn’t get clear answers to all my questions, I was surprised or confused by what I saw
Ways of thinking cross over with i this and we can bring this attitude in line with our critics to help us bounce back into a more open way of thinking and growth mindset whicih we will fins is more generative for us
Growing with and from our inner mentor
How can you live more into that person, energy, way of living, today? Explore other ways to connect with them
Think of her as
The inner mentor isn’t a destination that we arrive at. She’s more like a well that we can draw from.
Check in with her for guidance, direction, validation and support.
Let yourself be pulled by this vision rather than pushed to achieve by markers of ‘success’.
She shows us a simple, easier but highly effective and authentic way forward – they don’t push us to work harder.
What would your inner mentor say?
How would her weekly calendar look?
What would your inner mentor wear?
What would she do in this situation?
Begin to explore how can you shift your life to be more aligned with this person, energy, way of living. How can you live more into that today?
Explore other methods of connecting with her
Go to page 10 in Playbook – Draw your inner mentor
Go to page 10 in Playbook – Create a vision board
Got questions?
Please let me know or bring them to the Overwhelm Club so that others can benefit too! (more on the club at the end of the module)
Part 3 complete!
Head to the reflection on p.10 complete your checklist p.4
I created this course to help you find the courage to make the transformative changes you’ve been longing for – the ones that will truly make a difference. Change takes time, so this course allows you to learn, grow, and empower yourself at your own pace. Whether you explore one module or the full journey, I’m right here with you, turning self-doubt into inner strength together!