Maria Mojo Mondays: Aging isn't a Curse

Hey Mindset Maverick,

Let’s talk about something a lot of people fear…
Aging.

You hear it all the time:

“I don’t recognize myself anymore.”
“My body doesn’t bounce back like it used to.”
“I miss who I used to be.”

But let’s get real:

👉 If you're lucky enough to age — you’re still here.
👉 If you're still here — you’ve got power.
👉 And if you've got power — you get to decide how you age.

So today I want to offer a few reframes, reminders, and some Mojo wisdom that’ll help you shift your lens from dread to damn, I’ve got this.

💥 Mojo Truth: Age is Not a Number — It’s a Narrative.

Chronologically? Sure, the years keep moving.

But energetically? Emotionally? Spiritually?

You can still radiate joy. Create magic. Reinvent yourself. Learn new things. Pivot careers. Fall in love. Feel freaking amazing in your body — no matter what the mirror says.

Your number doesn’t dictate your vibrancy.
Your mindset does.

🧠 Mojo Reframe of the Week: Age is a Mindset.

It’s not about numbers.
It’s about narratives.

The story you tell yourself about getting older… becomes the experience you live.

So what if you stopped focusing on what’s "fading" — and started amplifying what’s deepening?

🪞 Not, “I miss my old body,” but “Look at all this body has carried me through.”
💥 Not, “It’s all downhill from here,” but “I’ve never felt more like me.”
🧘‍♀️ Not, “I’m falling apart,” but “I’m tuning in harder than ever.”

⚰️ Real talk for a second…

If you’ve ever scrolled social media and seen someone your age pass away — it can hit you like a truck.

You pause.
You think, “Whoa. Are we already there?”

And if you're not careful, a little seed of fear gets planted:
“Am I next?”

But hear me on this:

💛 That moment isn’t meant to fill you with panic.
It’s a reminder to wake up to your life.

To live with presence, purpose, and gratitude.

Because yes, you are aging.
And yes, that means you're alive.

And you, my friend, get to decide what that looks like.

💫 A Personal Mojo Story...

When I was diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago, I had a choice.

Yes, I cried. Yes, I had a moment.
But then I flipped the switch.

I decided to treat MS as just a bump in the road.
In fact, MS became a mantra — My Strengths.
It reminded me of the power of MindSet.

That hyper-focus, that pivot, that attitude?

It’s the same muscle I flex now in this chapter of my life.

I check in with my thoughts.
I check in with my energy.
I check in with my body — not with judgment, but with love.

And when I feel that crankiness from a random ache or tightness sneaking in?
I pause.
I ask, “What’s really going on here?”
And I choose my response.

🪄 Mojo Mindset Tips to Age Like a Wizard (in heels or sneakers):

1️⃣ Bless your age, don’t curse it.
Gratitude for another year beats fear of the future. Always.

2️⃣ Celebrate the wisdom.
You’re not just older — you’re wiser, wilder, more you than ever.

3️⃣ Catch your language.
“I’m getting old” becomes “I’m getting better.” Language leads energy.

4️⃣ Move with love.
Your body is your ride. Treat it with awe, not annoyance.

5️⃣ Don’t predict your decline — project your power.
You get to visualize where your energy is going. Let it be vibrant.

6️⃣ Watch the emotional residue.
That mood you’re in? It might just be an achy joint — not a bad day.

🗣️ Final Mojo Boost

Aging isn’t the enemy.

Fear is.

And your job — as the badass, joy-filled, possibility-seeking, still-kicking human you are — is to show up to this life like you’re just getting started.

Because what if you are?

Here’s to laughing harder, walking stronger, loving deeper, and living bolder…

No matter what age your driver’s license says.

With love, longevity, and the magic of My Strengths,
— Maria Lesetz
Your Mindset & Resilience Coach

P.S. If you're craving a mindset that helps you live full-out — at any age — let’s talk.
🔗 Grab a spot on my calendar and let’s design your next best chapter — together.