Lisa Mazzariello entertains a discussion with us on learning to become your own biggest fan. Mazz explains that one of the key components to this is acknowledging the self-talk rolling through the mind. By paying attention to this internal conversation, we can then work towards minimizing any negative dialogue preventing us from living our best lives. As Mazz works directly with young adult students, she is all too aware of how they often set the bar at “perfection” and beat themselves up when they feel they don’t measure up. “They are very tough on themselves,” says Mazz, and she explains that we need to educate and support our young adults in learning to go easier on themselves. We need to teach them about self-compassion, and what it means to wrap around yourself with warmth and empathy, to treat yourself with the same kindness that you would show to a best friend.
Lisa Mazzariello is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion at Champlain College. She has more than 25 years of experience in student affairs, working closely with student engagement, crisis and emergency protocol, new student programs and LGBTQ, women, diversity and inclusion programming. Lisa Mazz recognizes that being your own biggest fan and taking care of one's wellbeing is a work in progress, and hopes that this podcast will help others appreciate their journey in finding love and appreciation for yourself.
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