Maria Mojo Mondays: When the Job Hunt Drains You

Hey Mindset Maverick,

Let’s talk about something real:
The mental and emotional toll of job searching.

Especially when it’s been weeks… or months.
Especially when you're getting crickets after interviews you thought went well.
Especially when you’re starting to question everything:

This is the part of the journey people don’t talk about.
The soul fatigue.
The loneliness.
The way it chips away at your confidence… and your energy.

But here’s what I need you to know:

👊 You are not alone.
👑 You are not washed up.
🔥 You are not powerless.

And this moment — the one where it feels like nothing’s happening —
might be the exact one that changes everything.

Let’s flip the script.

💥 Mojo Mindset Moves for Job Seekers

If you’re in the middle of the job search vortex, here’s what to remember:

1️⃣ Your identity is not your employment status

Being out of work does not mean you're falling behind.
You’re in a season. It’s not your forever.

2️⃣ Rejection doesn’t mean you're unqualified

It often means misaligned, not unworthy.
The right role values you — not just your résumé.

3️⃣ Get out of the spiral and into your power

Every time your brain goes:

FLIP IT.
Ask:

Your brain believes whatever story you feed it.
So make it one that lifts you.

4️⃣ Make your mindset part of your job search strategy

You’re not just sending résumés.
You’re managing your energy.
And that affects how you show up in interviews, emails, and life.

💡 Mojo Mindset Shifts to Reclaim Your Confidence

If you’ve been knocked down by the job hunt, these are your tools to stand tall again:

1️⃣ Rejection isn’t about your worth.
Sometimes, it’s just timing. Or internal politics. Or a hiring freeze.
Do NOT confuse rejection with inadequacy.

2️⃣ Stop over-personalizing the process.
It’s easy to make every 'no' feel like proof you're not good enough.
But hiring isn’t always logical — it’s often messy, rushed, and based on things beyond your control.

3️⃣ Show up like the offer is already yours.
When your energy says “I belong here,” people feel it.
Confidence isn’t arrogance — it’s alignment with your truth.

4️⃣ Don't edit your authenticity to fit a box.
Especially my LGBTQ+ folks — your brilliance doesn’t need permission.
The right role will honor all of you. And if it doesn’t exist yet? Maybe it’s time to build your own damn table.

🌈 For My LGBTQ+ Professionals

Let’s name the extra layer:

Many of you aren’t just looking for a job.
You’re looking for a place where you don’t have to hide.
Where your voice is heard. Where your full self is welcome.

I see you.
And I know that navigating this world — especially during job transitions — takes serious courage.

So let me say this:
🏳️‍🌈 Those workplaces do exist.
🏳️‍⚧️ You deserve to feel safe, respected, and empowered.
✨ And if you can’t find the right fit out there — maybe it’s time to build something of your own.

🎨 A Safe Space to Reclaim Your Confidence

If you’re craving a place to rediscover who you are — outside of your résumé…

To rebuild your confidence…
To understand your communication style…
To connect with others who are navigating the same pivots…

Then I want to personally invite you to my group coaching program:

👉 Color Code Connections

A group experience for LGBTQ+ professionals who want better relationships — with others, and with themselves.

You’ll decode your core personality.
Transform how you communicate.
And walk away feeling seen, grounded, and powerful again.

💬 We keep it intimate, high-touch, and full of laughter (and breakthroughs).

🧡 Want in? Just hit reply and let me know if you want the details — I’ll personally send them your way.

🚀 Final Mojo Boost

If you’re in a season where nothing seems to be moving —
I need you to remember:

🌱 Growth happens underground first.
🧠 Mindset isn’t just a “point of view” — it’s your power source.
🎯 And the job search isn’t just about getting hired — it’s about getting aligned.

You don’t need to fake positivity.
But you do need to protect your hope.
Because that spark inside you?
It’s still there.

Fan it. Feed it.
And let it guide you to what’s next.

You’ve got this.

With clarity, courage, and hella good vibes,
— Maria Lesetz
Your Mindset & Resilience Coach

P.S. Want 1-on-1 support to shift your energy and land a job that actually lights you up?
🎯 Let’s talk — book a session with me here