Maria Mojo Mondays: You are NOT behind!

Hey Mindset Maverick,

Ever feel like everyone around you is cruising — landing jobs, stacking money, starting new chapters — while you’re stuck grinding, wondering why it feels so much harder for you?

Yeah. You’re not alone.

I was checking in with someone the other day who’s in that exact space. He told me he’s trying to keep his head up while money stress and job frustration keep creeping in. And the part that hit me?

He said, “I don’t know why, but it feels like everyone else has no trouble making money or doesn’t stress about it the way I do.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth:
👉 Those thoughts aren’t facts. They’re stories.
👉 And the second you recognize them as stories, you’ve already taken your power back.
👉 And, think about it … you don’t actually know what battles those people are facing behind the scenes. So, don’t assume they don’t stress about money or anything else for that matter.

First, give yourself credit for even noticing when those thoughts creep in. That’s not weakness — that’s awareness. And awareness is the first step to rewriting the script.

Because here’s the deal — awareness is everything.
When you see the negative thought as it shows up, you can stop letting it drain you and instead flip it into fuel.

💡 Instead of “I’m behind,” try this:
“I’m building my story.”

💡 Instead of “Why is it harder for me?” say:
“This is the grit that’s going to make me unstoppable.”

💡 Instead of “I’ll never get there,” shift to:
“I’m already on my way.”
(and the trick for this last pivot is to stop looking for the evidence to show up - just believe you are on your way without the proof!)

We all fall into the trap of comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. But your journey isn’t meant to look like theirs — it’s meant to look like yours.

✨ And don’t forget this: You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re not stuck. You’re building. And the story you’re building right now? That’s the one that’s going to make the next chapter even sweeter.

So, Mindset Maverick — this week’s challenge:
Catch one negative thought in the act. Call it out. Rewrite it on the spot. And smile as you say, Nope. I’m building something amazing. Watch me.

Here’s to flipping the script,

Wishing you an empowering week where you realize “You’ve got this!”
💛 Maria Lesetz
Your Mindset & Resilience Coach

P.S. If your inner critic’s been running the show lately, maybe it’s time to decode the real story. My Color Code Power Session is like a reset button on how you see yourself, your strengths, and your blind spots. Hit reply if you want the details.