Editor’s Note: Jennifer Jordan is a ‘certified health nut, professional body sculptor & ambassador of the Superfood Flexi-Raw lifestyle’ as her Twitter bio reads. She is a wealth of information when it comes to being our healthiest and happiest self, your personal cheerleader, and a woman that has already accomplished so much. I am so thankful that she has contributed to our community. I hope you enjoy her message.
I look forward to Friday, but not for the typical reasons. For me, the day serves as a blissful reminder that I am living my truth as an entrepreneur and on the right path. Why Friday, you ask? It hit me about 6 months ago: I realized that I no longer had the need to shout out America’s favorite acronym, TGIF. I love what I do, and long gone are the days of counting down to weekend freedom. With seven years of entrepreneur experience under my belt, I can honestly say that it’s only in recent months that I’ve been engaged in my work without struggle. I know that this shift is the result of one crucial element: Positive Energy.
Now before I lose you to your Twitter newsfeed, know this: I’m not going to break out healing crystals or start chanting passages from The Secret. Truth be told, I can’t say or do anything that will shift your energy into the positive, not even Oprah can do that. It all comes down to personal choice, and today I’d like to share with you the three choices I’ve made in order to keep my positive energy intact, and my business on the move.
Manifestation Needs Your Help
Manifestation is incredibly powerful, but there is a lot of fluff surrounding the practice of envisioning your way to success. You can’t just shout out your list of demands to the Universe and expect to see them come to fruition. I’d be Mrs. Johnny Depp by now if that were true. Envision your goal, plant the seed, and then be positive and learn everything you can from your current circumstance. You wouldn’t believe how many mirror-flexing, protein-pumping meatheads I had to work under before I started my company. Be positive, learn patience, and laugh often.
Let Go
Entrepreneurship should come with a handbook and a helmet. It’s impossible to anticipate all of the bumps in the road, but in hindsight… aren’t we always grateful for them? Sometimes letting go of what you really want is an important step for your positive energy. I’ve experienced this many times: When absolutely necessary, the Universe will deny you of what you want, so that it can direct you to what you need. Let go, and remain positive that you’re right where you’re supposed to be.
Form a Positive Posse
Your inner circle provides direct input and subliminal messages that have a significant impact on the course your life will take. Never underestimate the influence your posse has over your energy and long-term goals. This is definitely one of those ‘shoulda, coulda, woulda’ aspects from my own career. In the past year I have gone out of my way to eliminate energy vampires and to form powerful professional relationships with women who share my ambitions. Having a positive posse in my corner has not only improved my business, but it has also improved my relationship with those close to me who are less than supportive. Grandpa will never care to understand why you twitpic, but that won’t get under your skin if you’re receiving support elsewhere. Stay positive and surround yourself with like-minded positive peeps.
If all else fails and you find yourself slipping into Eeyore mode, reflect for a few moments on why you started this journey in the first place. Why did you choose to follow your passions over punching a clock? Ground yourself in your purpose, take a deep breath, and hit ctrl + alt + del on your energy. Every minute, every task, and every flip of our laptop provides a new opportunity to reboot and choose the direction of our day. (Hint: Choose positive energy!) ☺
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Love this! I agree with every word:) thank you
Thanks Jane! :)
Fabulous article, Jenn! You are so inspiring!
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