Mentorship and Motivation
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Mentorship
Purpose can get lost in the complexities of life. So much can feel out of your control, but even within the chaos, let your values and your dreams be your anchor during the storms of life. If you are a little lost in your path, consider finding a mentor. We all need cheerleaders, and a mentor is that and more. Mentors have been there, done that, and succeeded. Their passion as a mentor is to help you do the same.
If you need career guidance, education guidance, or just solid advice, consider finding a mentor. Just exactly what is a mentor and how do you get one? The answer may surprise you. Check out the video below to understand the purpose of a mentor and how they can help motivate you!
If you are interested in finding a mentor, or looking for more information Check out the National Mentoring Partnership. Their search engine helps you to identify a mentor that matches your goals and is close by. Also if you are a young adult currently or formerly in foster care and you are thinking about attending college but aren’t sure where to begin, consider contacting a mentor at Foster Progress.
Motivation
Not really sure if you are ready for a mentor, but could use a boost of positivity? Check out the motivational videos below to encourage you to push through your doubt and continue to build your path.
Jeremy Anderson talks about how everyone had given up on him and his determination to NOT prove them right!
Solamente en Español/Spanish only
Enrique Guajardo, mejor conocido como "Kike" es fundador de la asociación KIKES THE MULLET, conferencista de profesión quié bajo el tema "El valor de la vida.
Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States of America encourages young adults to pursuit their dreams in the face of limitations.
In this personal and moving talk, Danielle Carter illustrates the difficult path transgender youth must walk in today's world.
In Spanish with English subtitles
"My capacities and abilities did not change. When someone has an accident, initially all is chaos; I had to adapt some things, but others did not change. Explore the resilience of the human spirit in this video.
Be attached to the process and not the outcome. This video uses sport to explain why the outcome doesn’t determine your value.