I know there are a lot of people out there who think I’m crazy for doing what I’m doing. I left a good paying union job to open my own business. They might be right, but I think it takes a little bit of crazy to be happy and successful in this life. I’ve started this blog a hundred times and deleted and started over. I have so much to say that I don’t know where to start, and I worry if I say too much, I might scare away the people I’m meant to help. But I’m not deleting this one.
Whatever comes out is what’s getting posted, because I think that’s one of the things that makes people come to see me- I’m real, I’m unfiltered, I’m honest to the point of recklessness- as the Grateful Dead might say. So here goes- I’m Jen and I’m the owner and founder of My Mojo Life. I offer massage, life coach and sobriety coach sessions, and personal training.
Although, to be honest, I’m thinking about scrapping the personal training, however I don’t want to make any more work for Anthony- my website design guy. He did such a good job on this site, and I don’t want him to feel like his work was a waste of his time. So, maybe down the road I will, but for now I’ll leave it. Plus, I think being physically strong is an important part of feeling good about yourself, and confidence is a key ingredient in getting your mojo back.
That’s what this endeavor is all about- helping people find their mojo. I’ve been there- lost the pep in my step, didn’t feel confident and sexy, didn’t feel like enough. Felt defeated by life and tired to my very soul. The type of tired that sleep can’t fix and caffeine can’t touch.
That’s a rough place to be- when just breathing and being conscious is exhausting and you feel stuck and trampled down and alone. No one should feel that way, and time and experience has taught me that no one has to. It’s a choice. I realize a lot of people may disagree with that statement, and that’s fine, had someone told me that when I was broken, I would have spit in their face if I could garner the energy.
Let me tell you this- in a 4 year period I relapsed after 18 years of sobriety, gave up my nursing career, my marriage, my relationships with my stepdaughters, was estranged from my niece and nephew, suffered a traumatic brain injury that caused me to forget almost 2 years of my life, had to claim bankruptcy, went to live at the Salvation Army for a time, and ultimately went to prison for 2 years.
I’m leaving a lot out- like the emotional devastation I put my family and loved ones through and a hundred other things- but those are some highlights. And I broke. I gave up. I felt betrayed by God and life in general. So, I quit on an emotional and spiritual level. I gave into my desire to numb everything by using drugs and I really didn’t care what happened to me.
Or so I thought.
When I got sentenced to prison, I realized I did still care- because I was pissed. In hindsight, while I didn’t like the path- I like the destination. So maybe the path wasn’t the way I would have chosen, but it got me sober and stronger mentally and physically than I have ever been before.
Now I think I’m supposed to use my experience and ability to help other people overcome the obstacles in their lives. Maybe they just need to take the time for self-care and get a massage and a few laughs. Maybe they could use some time to talk and learn new tools to develop a mindset that makes them unbeatable. Whatever it is, that’s why I’m here.
To help people make them feel better and stronger and get their swag and confidence back. Life is too short to waste it being unhappy or being a victim. So if you’re feeling worn out, tired, or beat up by life come check us out. I truly think I can help you get your mojo back. I’ve got an appointment coming so time for me to go, but until next time- Peace out.
