10 May 2022

Quite often I will speak of how having a mentor has helped me to further myself when speaking to others face to face about reaching their goals.  Often this concept is new to others and the need to have a mentor in their lives is often overlooked by some as not necessary or that they don’t feel that they need this type of help.  

But once I break down the benefits of having a mentor to someone else when it comes to reaching their goals, they then become more open minded and start to see a whole new potential for themselves by having a mentor. To help you to understand the role of a mentor and what some of these benefits are, here is a little bit of an insight into how having a mentor can help you too. 

What Is the Role of a Mentor? 

A mentor is a valuable tool and resource that anyone can use and take advantage of in a healthy way. Mentors are people who want to help you become the best version of yourself or the person you want to be in life. A mentor puts your wellbeing first and wants you to succeed. They also know exactly what information you need to get there through their own personal and professional experiences, knowledge, and understanding.

The following are four benefits a mentor can bring to your life. 

They Help You Make Better Decisions 

Mentors provide you with a new perspective and knowledge that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. Their expertise guides you to make the decisions you need to live a more successful life. Not only that, but a good mentor can also relieve you of the stress you may have experienced trying to learn all this essential information on your own. 

Knowing you have someone you can reach out to ask questions or advice means you can use your time to learn and practice, then continue to search for needed information.

They Push You to Achieve More and Save Time 

Mentors want to see you succeed, and this positivity and compassion push you to work harder. In addition, they are there to guide you in the right direction through constructive criticism and the vital knowledge they have gained from their own experiences. With this knowledge, you can save time by avoiding traditional mistakes or downfalls your mentor may have experienced along the way. 

They Support and Reward 

Mentors can provide more tools that allow you to improve in the areas you struggle in most. They are also your champions, and they cheer and reward you when you are successful in making the right decision. 

They Improve Your Skills and Open New Opportunities 

Ultimately, mentors highlight the areas in your life you need to improve. When you improve your weaknesses and skills, you can unlock new opportunities to achieve more or new things in life. 

In the end, a mentor is there to guide you and provide value to the areas of life you need the most. If they don’t have your best interest at heart and don’t want you to succeed, then look for another mentor. A mentor is there to support, inspire, and push you to do what you need to be happy and live successfully.