Don’t Be Distracted By Criticism
How Trusting My Intuition Kept Me from Shrinking—
and Expanded My Brilliance and Business
“Don’t be distracted by criticism.
Remember, the only taste of success some people get
is to take a bite out of you.”
— Zig Ziglar
Every woman who chooses to lead, create, or build something meaningful will eventually face it: the sting of someone else's projection.
Their judgment.
Their dismissal.
Their silent exit.
And if you’re not careful, it can make you question everything.
It can make you pull back your light, shrink your power, and second-guess the very brilliance you were born to share.
Recently, I faced one of those moments.
A client I had poured time, energy, and heart into for months—supporting them in building a new brand, a new platform, a new way of being—chose to exit our working relationship without acknowledgment, gratitude, or even a conversation.
They simply disappeared.
Revoked access.
Vanished.
No thanks.
No closure.
Just an abrupt door slam in a house I helped them build.
A Note from the Heart:
I want to be clear—this isn’t about blame or badmouthing. I deeply value the sacred nature of client relationships and hold them with respect, always. I’ve never had an experience like this before with a client, and it took me by surprise. I share it now not to point fingers, but because it became a turning point in my own journey—one that reminded me of the power of intuition, the importance of energetic alignment, and the responsibility we have to share these moments when they can serve others.
At the heart of every collaboration, I believe in communication, clarity, and kindness. Those are the three values I always strive to embody—and the ones I trust will build the most aligned, abundant relationships moving forward.
And Here’s the Real Story:
The end didn’t actually start when they removed access. It started three weeks earlier—when I received a thunderbolt of a download right in the middle of an ordinary afternoon.
I wasn’t meditating. I wasn’t seeking. I was simply working on another client’s project when it hit—sharp, powerful, and utterly unmissable.
I felt it: a strong sense in my gut that they were front-loading tasks, pulling energy, and preparing to end the relationship once they had everything they wanted.
I didn’t react.
I didn’t panic.
Instead, I placed that download close to my heart—literally—right next to my daily crystal.
Each day, as part of my daily ritual, I choose a crystal from my altar—the one that jumps out at me for that day’s energy. Sometimes I carry it in my pocket. Other days, I slide it into my bra on the heart side, letting it anchor me in clarity and guidance as I move through the day.
That day, when the thunderbolt download struck, I honored it the same way I honor my crystals: without questioning, without forcing—simply trusting the energy that chose me.
I let the knowing settle.
I reflected.
I observed.
I stayed awake to the unfolding, without jumping to conclusions. And sure enough, the signs started showing up:
Urgency around tasks that didn’t make sense
Resistance to deeper collaboration and streamlined solutions
Shifts in body language—nervous energy, scattered responses, and the inability to make direct eye contact
Rushed conversations that felt more transactional than collaborative—like checking boxes instead of building something meaningful together
The Transformation That Followed
By the time the relationship ended, I wasn’t blindsided. I was already standing firmly in my knowing.
And in that knowing, something profound happened: I had leveled up my worth.
This wasn’t just about setting a professional boundary. It was about stepping into a deeper energetic truth:
That my intuition is non-negotiable.
That my time, energy, and brilliance are priceless.
That the more I honor my worth, the more the Universe responds—with clients, opportunities, and abundance that match my new standard.
And perhaps most importantly: I gained a deeper appreciation—and a fierce honor—for my intuition.
In the past, I might have dismissed it. Brushed it aside as overreacting, overthinking, making a mountain out of a molehill. The way so many women are conditioned to do—especially when that old-school masculine energy tells us to "be reasonable," "calm down," or "stop making it a big deal."
Not this time.
Not anymore.
I honored what I felt.
I trusted the download.
I stood firm in my wisdom without needing external validation.
And when I did, I could feel it—my wings grew longer and stronger. Rooted in truth. Lifted by trust. Anchored in authenticity, aligned purpose, and the values I hold dear. Moving forward with my head held high—not hardened, not closed, but wide open to aligned expansion.
This experience didn’t take anything from me.
It gave me everything.
I didn’t just walk away from misalignment.
I walked deeper into self-trust, self-honor, authenticity, and even greater connection with my highest calling.
I was reassured—and powerfully reminded—that my values have always been grounded in trust, authenticity, and aligned purpose.
That I am a woman who leads from the inside out, always connected to her mission, her heart, and her soul’s deepest truth.
Criticism and Exit Aren’t the Same as Failure
Sometimes the greatest sign of success isn’t who stays in your world—it’s who energetically filters out when you step fully into your leadership.
Because when you stop bending, softening, or over-delivering to “keep the peace,” those who were only comfortable with a lesser version of you will often leave themselves.
And that’s not failure.
That’s evolution.
The Money & Abundance Energetics Beneath It All
This experience wasn’t just about boundaries—it was about money and abundance alignment too.
Clients who drain you, delay you, or demand discounts aren’t just difficult. They are energetic blocks to your next level of abundance.
Why? Because every minute you spend over-explaining, justifying, or resuscitating a misaligned relationship is a minute you’re not magnetizing a client who pays joyfully, trusts fully, and expands alongside you.
True abundance requires true alignment. Not just in pricing, but in energy, respect, and partnership.
“Believe in your wisdom, then elevate your worth, and watch your wealth rise.”
— Janet Hutchens
Closing Reflection for My Fellow Spiritual Entrepreneurs:
Where are you tolerating criticism disguised as "feedback"?
Where are you minimizing your intuition because you don’t want to be "too much"?
Where are you letting someone nibble at your success because you’re afraid of looking selfish if you say no?
Your wings weren’t made for cages.
The next time someone bites at your brilliance, don’t dim it.
Don’t get distracted.
Just smile, soar, and trust: Their exit is the space your expansion has been waiting for.
And if you’re reading this, let me remind you:
You are too.
You are a woman who leads from the inside out.
You are a woman whose power is grounded in mission, anchored in heart, and aligned with the deepest truth of your soul.
You don’t have to shrink, question, or explain your knowing. You simply have to honor it.
Because when you do, your wings will grow longer and stronger too.
And the aligned abundance, opportunities, and connections you seek will rise to meet you.
Final Blessing
Your wings are already strong.
Your brilliance is already burning bright.
Your abundance is already within you, waiting to be fully claimed.
Trust it.
Rise with it.
Lead with it.
And watch the world rise to meet the woman you were always meant to be.
Keep rising, keep shining, keep leading,
Janet 🚀✨
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