This week’s mantra is about protecting your joy.

I’m reflecting on how easy it can be to let other people’s opinions, negativity, or unresolved pain pull us out of ourselves. But the truth is, not everyone knows how to move through life with kindness. Some people are stuck in their own hurt, and that doesn’t get to dictate how you live or who you choose to be.

This is a reminder to stay rooted in what feels true and pure in your heart. If you love something, if it lights you up, if it feels aligned—do it. You don’t need permission. You don’t need approval. And you don’t need to explain yourself.

Your past doesn’t disqualify you. Every experience you’ve had has brought you to this moment, and what matters most is how you choose to live today. Practice being present. Don’t engage in conversations that drain your energy or feed negativity—when you don’t engage, it has nothing to grow on.

Tend your own garden. Pull the weeds when you need to. And most of all, don’t let anyone steal your joy.

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Jodie Baudek is a motivational speaker, best-selling author, and mindset coach who helps people reconnect with purpose, self-trust, and balance through personal growth, reflection, and intentional living.