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Once your mentee is aware of the reality around the situation, they need to think about actions, solutions and ideas that will help resolve or move the situation forward. Having options is important, as choice enables us to feel in control and empowered. It is even more powerful if those choices are our own and the choice we make, is also our own.
When asked to think about options for taking an issue forward, we can be faced with negativity. This negativity comes from our own limiting beliefs. As a mentor we need to get people to see beyond these beliefs.
Some common negative responses are:
- I do not know.
- It cannot be done.
- It cannot be done like that.
- They would never agree to that.
- It is bound to cost too much/take too much time.
To unlock negativity, the following ‘what if...’ questions may work:
- What if you knew the answer? What would it be?
- What if the obstacle did not exist? What would you do then?
- What if you did have enough money/time?
The key is to identify the limiting belief; the solutions and choices are then much easier to find.