Maria Mojo Mondays: Stop Pretending to be Authentic

Hey, you. Yeah, you … Mindset Maverick

Let’s get real: So many people out there are full of shit. They claim online, “This is who I really am” — showing the world their bold, courageous, authentic selves. But here’s the catch: behind the scenes, they’re not living that truth. They’re hiding. They’re scared. And they’re not showing up as their real selves in their everyday life.

I see it all the time. People putting on this “authentic” mask online, claiming they’ve got it all together or showing you how bold and brave they are. But when you pull back the curtain, they’re 10% real and 90% fake. And yet, they act like they’ve figured out how to live authentically while in reality, they’re playing a role … all online.

But here’s the truth: How can you call yourself authentic if you’re hiding behind a facade in your personal life? How can you thrive and feel peace if you’re living a lie - no matter how well it’s disguised?

💥 Mojo Truth: Authenticity is the Highest Vibration.

People throw around the words “positive energy,” “good vibes,” and “alignment,” but if you’re not being true to yourself, none of that matters. It’s just noise. Authenticity is at the top of the list because that’s where the real energy lies. When you show up as yourself — no filters, no masks, just you — that’s when the universe meets you halfway.

Being real doesn’t mean you have it all figured out. It means you’re done pretending to be someone you’re not (both online and IN REAL LIFE).

⚡ Real Talk: Are You Living Your Truth, Or Just Playing the Game?

We all know those people. They claim to be authentic, but when you look closely, they’re not even being true to themselves in their real life. They might say the right things online, but in person? It’s a different story. They’re just pretending.

And let’s be real: that’s exhausting. You can only hide behind that screen for so long before it catches up with you. And when you point it out to them? They ghost you. They get defensive. They can’t handle the truth. And that right there is why they’re stuck.

🧠 Mojo Reframe of the Week: Living Authentically Isn’t Optional — It’s Everything.

You can’t keep pretending to be something you’re not. That’s not sustainable. It’s not real. Authenticity is about showing up as your true self in every part of your life — not just when it’s convenient or behind a screen.

If you want to attract the life you want, it starts with being fully yourself. You can’t be “authentic” online if you’re still lying to yourself in real life. When you get real, the right people and the right opportunities will find you.

💥 Mojo Mindset Tips to Embrace Your Authenticity:

1️⃣ Stop Hiding Behind the Screen.
You can’t be more authentic online than you are in your personal life. If you're pretending to be something you're not off the screen, you’re not living authentically.

2️⃣ Stop Playing It Safe.
When you’re authentic, you’re vulnerable. And that’s okay. Being real is way more powerful than putting up walls.

3️⃣ Give Up the Fear of Judgment.
People will always judge. Let them. The only opinion that matters is yours.
Be you. Own it.

4️⃣ Be Real, No Matter Where You Are.
The real you doesn’t need a stage or a script. You’re enough as you are. Whether you’re online or offline, show up authentically — all the time.

5️⃣ Stop Being Afraid of the Truth.
The truth will set you free. Don’t hide from it. Step into it with full confidence, and let everything else fall into place.

💥 Mojo Mindset Tip: Take the First Step to Living Authentically — No Matter How Small.

Being real doesn't have to mean a huge, dramatic shift overnight. Sometimes, it’s about taking that first step. It could be something small, like wearing the clothes that make you feel like you instead of what everyone else expects, or speaking your truth in a conversation where you’ve been holding back.

Start small, but start. The first time you do something that’s 100% true to who you are will make you feel like "THIS IS ME FULL-ON" — and it’ll feel amazing.

Authenticity doesn’t require perfection. It just requires action.
Do that one thing today that makes you feel fully alive, and let that be your sign that you're on the right path.

🗣️ Final Mojo Boost:

If you’re showing up as one version of yourself online and a different version in your real life, you’re not living authentically. And it’s draining you, whether you realize it or not.

The universe can’t meet you where you are if you’re constantly pretending to be someone else. So, stop hiding. Stop lying.

Show up as yourself — and watch everything you want come into alignment.

Showing up as unapologetically ME… are you?
~ Maria Lesetz
Your Mindset & Resilience Coach

P.S. Ready to stop playing small and start living in full alignment with your real self? Let’s talk. I’m here to help you get there — authentically.

🔗 Grab a spot on my calendar, and let’s get you to the next level.