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Monica Frederick

Tuesday Talks #2

Imperfection with Intention

This episode picks up where we left off last week. Andrew starts talking about his time after being deployed to Afghanistan and what adjusting back to civilian life was like. We also chat about what self doubt looks like and how to beat it.

Please note: This episode does contain adult language and themes. So, if you have little ones around you, pop your headphone in!

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U.S. National Guard

In his time in the U.S. National Guard, he explains how hard it was to work with people who hadn’t been deployed overseas, and didn’t understand what the experience is actually like.

He goes into his struggles with being around his fellow National Guard soldiers, who were more interested in which restaurant would give the best military discount than learning what it was like to actually be deployed in a war zone.

While serving in the National Guard, Andrew was training in the police academy. At the same time, there was long brewing turmoil in the U.S. about police.

During this time was when that brewing started pouring over. In a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri an unarmed African American man was shot and killed by a Caucasian police officer sparking protests. Some of these protests turned into violent riots.

Andrew describes his experiences when the National Guard was called.

In the police force

Afterward, Andrew became a police officer in Harrisonville, Missouri.

While he was in training, he struggled to agree with his training officer on taking the easy path.

Often, his training officer would pick and choose what to investigate based on how much paperwork there was to do.

This led Andrew to part ways with not only his current job, but the the career path he had been working towards his entire adult life.

Trying to find a new path + struggling with depression

He experimented with different jobs as he was trying to find his path. During this, he speaks openly about depression and self doubt. He goes into what he was feeling during that time in his life he felt lost.

We go into self doubt and the ever present comparison syndrome where you compare yourself to other people.

So, if you’re feeling self doubt and negative self talk boil up, pay close attention to the end of this episode. Andrew talks about how he was able to conquer that.

In upcoming episodes of Tuesday Talks on Imperfection with Intention, we’ll chat more about those types of negative feeling we all face. We’ll also go into options on how to deal with them.

But until then, I want to know: Do you know anyone that has a story like this? Or do you see similarities in your own life? If so, what have you done to over come? Let me know in the comments below.

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“I was in constant Fear and Worry”

Because of my mindset, I was attracted to jobs that took advantage of me & I couldn’t set boundaries. Before I started with Monica, I was in constant fear and worry. I was scared to make any decisions to make my life better because I'm not from the US and I didn't feel like I could say yes to opportunities. Now, I'm not worried about money all the time and I left my boss to start my own thing. Before our calls, I was worried about how working with her would go. I've worked with other people before, but it was so impersonal. I felt like there was no connection and that I wasn't seen. Working with Monica, I always felt like she was listening. My favorite part was the constant email contact. It was so nice to email her anytime I had questions, when I was worried about something in my life, or when I just wanted to talk. I would recommend Monica to anyone who is struggling with changing their mindset because I actually got something out of working with her. She'll be there for you when you need her.

Ariane V.
NYC

2019-06-10T09:07:43-04:00

Ariane V.
NYC

Because of my mindset, I was attracted to jobs that took advantage of me & I couldn’t set boundaries. Before I started with Monica, I was in constant fear and worry. I was scared to make any decisions to make my life better because I'm not from the US and I didn't feel like I could say yes to opportunities. Now, I'm not worried about money all the time and I left my boss to start my own thing. Before our calls, I was worried about how working with her would go. I've worked with other people before, but it was so impersonal. I felt like there was no connection and that I wasn't seen. Working with Monica, I always felt like she was listening. My favorite part was the constant email contact. It was so nice to email her anytime I had questions, when I was worried about something in my life, or when I just wanted to talk. I would recommend Monica to anyone who is struggling with changing their mindset because I actually got something out of working with her. She'll be there for you when you need her.

I Learned How to Say No and Set Boundaries

I was hesitant before I started with Monica because I didn't know if she was there because she wanted to help or just to be paid. But, I could tell she was actually listening. Throughout our conversations, I felt like she was genuinely invested in our time together.  When I disclosed personal events that happened in my life, her response was so genuine and respectful. To me, that's a testament to someone who takes what they do seriously. I loved how she asked thought-provoking questions. She did a good job of not accepting my surface-level answers and making me go deeper.  When I started with Monica, I thought my main goals were to be more organized and check off more boxes. By the end of our time, I found it was more important to be mindful of my needs and prioritizing what was actually important in my life. I appreciate all of her questions and helping me organize my own thought process. Since working with her, I've learned to say no and set boundaries for myself. It's ok to say no to even family and to put my own needs first.

Bradie R.

California

2019-06-26T14:22:10-04:00

Bradie R.

California

I was hesitant before I started with Monica because I didn't know if she was there because she wanted to help or just to be paid. But, I could tell she was actually listening. Throughout our conversations, I felt like she was genuinely invested in our time together.  When I disclosed personal events that happened in my life, her response was so genuine and respectful. To me, that's a testament to someone who takes what they do seriously. I loved how she asked thought-provoking questions. She did a good job of not accepting my surface-level answers and making me go deeper.  When I started with Monica, I thought my main goals were to be more organized and check off more boxes. By the end of our time, I found it was more important to be mindful of my needs and prioritizing what was actually important in my life. I appreciate all of her questions and helping me organize my own thought process. Since working with her, I've learned to say no and set boundaries for myself. It's ok to say no to even family and to put my own needs first.

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