Guard Your Joy - S2E17

Send a textJoy is a performance edge, and it needs protection. When you’re joyful, you think clearer, connect better, and play free. When you’re surrounded by chronic criticism, your momentum stalls—and so does your team’s.Coach Mikki shares practical ways to spot joy thieves, respond with composure, and keep your culture strong. We unpack the difference between high standards and harsh judgment, how to offer critique without crushing confidence, and why recognition is a strategic tool for repeatable excellence. You’ll hear simple rituals to build a “force field” around your focus, decline drama you didn’t invite, and return to gratitude so negativity can’t own the narrative.This conversation is for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone tired of letting other people’s moods run their day. Learn how to set firm boundaries, curate your circle, and protect what matters most: your joy, your peace, and your potential. Start strong, finish strong, and dominate the space in between with clear habits that reinforce who you want to be and how your team shows up.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a teammate who needs the lift, and leave a quick review so more people can build a mindset that wins.Thank you Blue Feather Cleaning  Support the showJoin My Huddle ( Community) Order 4th and 1 Mindset, Life's Playbook - Amazon