Protect Your Mojo

The more you invest in yourself, your growth and evolution the more you find you no longer fit the construct of who some people believe you should be. Your joy becomes their irritation and instead of pursuing their own goals to rise to their next level they'll do whatever they can to bring you down. They may not be obvious or aggressively confrontational, their tactics show up as whispers, questions, and conversations peppered with salty undertones.

In this week's Sun-day design I want you to protect your mojo. Deal with your detractors head on.  The closer you get to realizing your dreams the more adamant their efforts to undermine your success. 

Recently I was at an event where a woman who has known me for quite some time questioned the success of my coaching practice and expressed her doubt for my personal ambitions. My first reaction was to cop an attitude and brag about the love I hold for my clients and all their success, but then I quickly remember her questions and her stance about my practices was about her not me. I shifted my mindset to focus on listening with an open heart and mind, and used this conversation as an opportunity for me to learn. In approaching her questions from a place of curiosity and not adversity, I could better understand questions and concerns that people who aren't my clients may have and never verbalize. 

There's no doubt you will meet haters and naysayers across your path too. Protect your light and approach even difficult conversations as a learning experience. Be sure to:

1. Look for the lesson. Separate the message from the person. This person may have a good point, that's unfortunately wrapped up in some sticky stuff. 
   
2. Consider their perspective. The other person's point of view is based on their experience and life history. Appreciate that their path has lead them to this place and be grateful it's not yours.  
   
3. Value your value. Cherish the journey you've travelled thus far. Trust in your purpose, your impact and contribution to others. You will continue to evolve and grow from this interaction too. 

Self-love is the best love. Protect your mojo by loving who you are and what you do and remaining open to the idea that someone else may know a little more than you.

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