JOLT! ⚡️ Mental Health, Motivation & Meaning

JOLT!⚡️Mental Health, Motivation & Meaning: A Wake-Up Call for Job Seekers & Employers
By Larry Long Jr. – Motivational Speaker | Sales Coach | Author of JOLT!⚡️Get Zapped Into Intentionality.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a powerful reminder to slow down and check in. Not just with our teams or our timelines … but also with ourselves.

Whether you’re navigating unemployment or managing a workforce, your mental health is the engine behind your momentum. I truly believe it’s time we all got a JOLT!⚡️to recharge that engine with intention.

As someone who went from being laid off to leading a global speaking business, I’ve seen what a difference perspective makes. In my book JOLT!⚡️, I unpack seven core ideas that empower people to turn setbacks into success – especially when it comes to mental and emotional well-being.

Here are those seven themes, customized for this moment, and specifically for job seekers AND employers looking to lead with more heart and hope.

1. What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
   The voice inside your head? That’s your life narrator. If it’s telling you, “You’re not enough,” you have the opportunity and choice to rewrite that script.
   Tell yourself the truth: You’re a Work-In-Progress. You’re still becoming. You’re still building. You’re still worthy.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Start each morning with one empowering belief. Speak it out loud. Repeat it … it will sink in.
   
   
2. Motivation—Where Does Yours Come From?
   Motivation doesn’t magically appear – it’s built. It’s fueled by purpose, not pressure.
   If you’re a job seeker, get clear on the vision that lights your fire. If you’re an employer, connect your people’s roles to something meaningful.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Define your “why” in one sentence. Post it where you’ll see it daily.
   
   
3. Strikeouts Are Part of Life
   No one bats a thousand … not in baseball, not in business, not in life (*if you’re chasing BIG dreams). I’ve struck out plenty, but every swing was a step forward. A key lesson learned, and maybe even ‘earned’.
   Rejection is redirection. Missed goals are growth moments in disguise.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Create a ‘failure resume’ and list the lessons. You’ll be amazed at what each strikeout taught you.
   
   
4. You Are What You Consume
   Your mental diet matters. Constant comparison, doom-scrolling, or toxic talk? I consider that junk food for your soul … and it’s not serving you.
   Instead, intentionally feed your mind uplifting content and surround yourself with people who energize you.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Replace 15 minutes of screen time with a podcast, book, or call that uplifts you.
   
   
5. Sales Isn’t a Naughty Word – It’s Service in Action
   Whether you’re pitching yourself in an interview or leading a sales team, sales is about service, relationships & connection.
   It’s not manipulation – it’s matching needs with solutions. It’s helping others win and solving problems.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Think ‘solve’, and not ‘sell’. Shifting your mindset should lower anxiety and raise confidence.
   
   
6. Master the Basics
   In the pursuit of success, don’t forget the basic fundamentals: sleep, hydration, movement, nutrition, rest, and gratitude.
   These ‘little things’ are really THE BIG THINGS … and, actually EVERYTHING. They keep your mind clear and your spirit steady.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Build a personal daily checklist of 5 wellness habits. Keep it visible. Track progress. Celebrate consistency. YOU got this!
   
   
7. Lessons from My Dad: Be Where Your Feet Are
   My dad used to say, ‘Be where your feet are’.
   Translation: Don’t let worry about yesterday or tomorrow rob you of your joy today.
   Being present isn’t passive – it’s powerful. It’s where peace lives.
   
   💡Mental Health JOLT: Pause three times a day and ask, “Where are my feet right now?” Use that as a reset moment.
   

The Final Word: We Rise Higher When We Care Deeper

To every job seeker: you ARE NOT your job title.

To every employer: your people ARE your power.

Let’s please stop glorifying grind and start honoring well-being. Let’s build cultures that support human beings, not just human doings.

Mental health isn’t just a side conversation … it’s the center of sustained success.
Let’s get ZAPPED ⚡️into intentionality and lead with love, light, and the belief that better is always possible.

Pick up your copy of “JOLT!⚡️Get Zapped Into Intentionality” at www.LarryLongJr.com
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