I am always passionate about mentoring. I helped many of my students find their first job after graduation and guided them when they feel confused and lost. I feel happy when they accomplish their goal, and I feel satisfied when they learn the things I shared with them.
I ask myself why I am so passionate about mentoring and sharing. The obvious answer is that I can feel connected with people, and I like the feeling that I am helpful to others.
However, I just realised recently that mentoring and sharing is another way to educate myself. I found part of my brain was listening to what I said and thinking beyond the talking part. The feeling is fascinating. I will share it with you. In one of the classes with my student, she asked me for advice, “What should I do if I am not satisfied with my current job?”
I suggested,
- 1st, take a break, do as many meditations as you need, try not to think about your work for a while, give your brain some space to rest and to wonder. It is not bad for your brain wondering. Just set it free for a moment.
- 2nd, ask yourself some questions to form your personal goal. What kind of person do you want to be in the next five years? What can make you feel happy and satisfied?
- 3rd, let’s get back to your current job. Think about in which way your current task at work can help you with your personal goal. Think about what else can you do in your current company which can make you grow.
- 4th, with the thoughts from the three steps above, think about the new approach to how you will accomplish your current work.
After the class, I felt refreshed. I should thank my student for asking me that question, and I should be grateful that I enjoy sharing and mentoring; otherwise, I could not experience such a fantastic moment.
Actually, on the same day, I felt a lack of energy at my work. Also, I was confused about which direction I should take next. People can quickly get bored about what they used to be doing, and one can not think wisely enough if they dive too deep into the details.
After the class, I felt energised and got clear on what I should do for the next. I felt surprised that I listened to the suggestion spoken out by myself. It is more like jumping out of my daily life and thinking in another person’s view of my own life so that I can think big.
I hope this sharing can also help you out if you are confused recently. I also hope that this can give you more courage to sharing and mentoring.
