Mojo as defined on one of my favorite online hangout Wikipedia: Mojo – a slang word for self-confidence, self-esteem or sex appeal. Now that I know exactly what it is can someone tell me where I put it??? Hmm… I’ve looked in my closet, in cosmetics bag, heck I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t seem to find it. I have got to get my Mojo back!!!
Have you ever felt this way? Have you ever thought dag where did my confidence go? I used to bring the sexy now I need to have someone bring sexy back to me!!!
Now I have to admit I have not really lost my Mojo. It’s more like we play a game of hot potato. I get warmer, warmer, warmer, and sometimes I even know I’m the hotness. But then I make a wrong turn, make a bad decision, trust the wrong person, have a run in with a box of tasty cakes, make a mistake at work and then it’s cold, cold, cold… Mojo gone again.
I know I’m not the only one. One of my favorite Joy Chasers has recently been telling me she has to get her Mojo back. She lost her Mojo when she became a mom. While she was filling her bag with pacifiers, bottles, and diapers for her lady bug she forgot to pack her confidence, self-esteem, and sex appeal. But she is now aware and making moves to get her Mojo Back. She is making the best of her “mommy-breaks”
Now you don’t have to be a mom to lose your Mojo Sometimes we get caught up with work. I’m blessed with a job that I get to leave behind at 6 o’clock. But not all of you joy chasers are so lucky. It’s more like 9 to 9 plus weekends. And holidays??? What are those again? Is the lack of sleep, high pressure, and boring power suit robbing you of your Mojo? Do you not even know what to do with yourself when you have time off???
Or maybe you are in between jobs. You feel like there is nothing confident or sexy about unemployment. Interview suits and boring responsible hairdos are stifling your Mojo.
There was a time when was playing a losing game of hot potato with my Mojo. I was getting colder and colder and colder as I became less confident, lost self-esteem and felt like a negative 10 on the sexy meter. I not only lost but abandoned my Mojo. I was at a job I hated, in a relationship that was not working, and then I lost my biggest cheerleader, my dad. But I did what my joy chasing friend is doing I became aware and started to make some changes. Specifically I made changes that involved me making my happiness a top priority. I got a new job. I ended that relationship. I have distanced myself from people who do not support me. I have grown closer to those who want to Chase Joy with me. I started making healthy lifestyle changes. I make an effort to where things that make me feel more confident and sexy. I am conscious of my Mojo and immediately start looking for it whenever I think I may have lost it. No Mojo No Joy. We all want Joy!
Have you ever lost your Mojo? If so how and what did you do to get it back? What advice would you give to someone who has lost their Mojo?
Nice post! Thankfully I'm an optimist and tend to look on the bright side but I still have my moments. Exercise, a chat with my amazing sister or a good friend and rembering my many blessings, keep me on an even keel. Thanks for sharing.
I lost my mojo when an evil person at work told me I was the worst manager my company has. It took my a long time to recover from this despite others telling me she was wrong. I still have issues with her from time to time. Making a mistake at work and realizing I am getting older don't help either. My family is very competitive and backstabbing too which doesn't help either. Exercising, eating right and blogging have all helped bring it back. This year I've started journaling again and that helps too.
Great post…yea I had times during my long period of unemployment I felt I lost my mojo. Best thing was to remember that even though money is tight I still need to find ways to treat myself. And that usually makes all the difference! Buying a new top at Marshalls or Target, or even getting my hair done…it all helps 🙂
Maybe its the weather…I recently lost my Mojo after moving in with The BF and now I am fighting tooth and nail to grab it back with both fists and hang on tight.
I think that for the last few weeks, my Mojo has fallen and can't get up 🙁
when I feel that way I take a breather. I try to get involved and foous on one thing, like doing dishes. I find my mind chews out whatever it is that was bothering me and I can take some freesh steps. Sometimes it is as simple as reconnecting with myself and my goals.
I love this 🙂 I'm taking day by day, getting used to my new routine and trying to find a balance. I'm determined to be a "hot mama" so treating myself, taking some me time, and getting out of the house have become important again. It will take some time but my mojo is slowly coming back.
I feel pretty low on Mojo at the present time. Work is getting the best of me and I feel like I've put on a few pounds since I have bursitis in my hip and can't exercise like I normally could. I'm getting a cortisone shot for my hip on Friday, so hopefully that will help me turn the physical stuff around. I had a long talk about the work stuff with my husband tonight and he gave me a few ideas on managing my work drama. Here's hoping I can move into a more positive light!