💛 Maria Mojo (Sunday!) Edition: “My Back Was Talkin’ - And I Listened”

Hey Mindset Maverick,

This week’s newsletter is coming to you a day early for a reason…
Because I’ve got a free webinar happening tomorrow (👀 more on that below)…

And because I wanted to show up authentically in real time — and share a little truthbomb from my own healing journey.

😬 The Back-Tweak That Showed Up Uninvited…

So here’s the deal.

A few days ago, while prepping for my next webinar and feelin’ that high-vibe groove, my lower back decided to throw a little tantrum. A tweak. A twinge.
One of those annoying little “surprises” that shows up out of nowhere that makes you say:

I couldn’t sleep on my side. I had to change how I got out of bed. Even walking first thing in the morning took extra care and cushion (thank you, Glycerin 22s!). It wasn’t dramatic. It wasn’t dire.

But it was loud enough to get my attention.

And for someone like me — a Color Code YELLOW, who lives for freedom, flow, movement, and joy — this kind of physical limitation can feel like an existential crisis. 😅

💛 The Real Struggle? Not the Back. The Story.

The hardest part wasn’t the discomfort.
It was the inner dialogue that came with it.

Sound familiar?

We all hit bumps in the road — physically, emotionally, energetically. But what makes or breaks us is how we respond, and the stories we tell ourselves about what it means.

I caught myself spiraling into what-if down mode — and then flipped the script.

🧘‍♀️ What Helped Me Recenter

I went into my own coaching toolkit.
I used one of my custom meditations (the same kind I make for my clients) to soothe my nervous system and calm my thoughts.
I told myself:

I shifted from trying to “figure it out” to just being with it.

Because that’s the thing with our bodies — they don’t run on panic, pressure, or perfection.

They heal in presence.

🌟 Coaching Corner:
What to Do When Your Mojo Feels Off

Here are a few things I remind myself — and now you — when your body (or life) throws you a curveball:

✨ 1. Don’t assume this is forever.

Pain and setbacks love to trick you into future catastrophizing. Stay grounded in this moment. Ask: “What do I need right now?”

✨ 2. Your frustration is valid… and also data.

If you’re a YELLOW (like me), a RED, or anyone who values freedom and forward momentum — physical limitations hit hard. It’s not just about the back pain. It’s about the loss of autonomy and the lightness of heart and ease in my daily vibration.
Knowing that helps you treat yourself with compassion.

✨ 3. Healing is not linear — and that’s okay.

There will be days when you feel amazing and days when it regresses. That doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It means you’re human.

🌈 Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?

This back tweak showed up at a time when I was gearing up to deliver something amazing (hello, webinar prep!).

It forced me to slow down, check in, and treat my own healing like the sacred work it is.

I didn’t cancel anything.
I didn’t collapse into the drama.
I adjusted. I grounded. I stayed in it.

That’s the work.
That’s the mindset.
That’s the magic.

💥 Now, A little promo for this webinar on Monday?
Join Me LIVE!

🎤 Free Webinar: “Authenticity at Work: Using your Color Code to Ace Interviews!”
📅 Monday, September 15th @ 11:30am PT
🌈 Tailored for LGBTQ+ professionals, but ALL allies are welcome!

We’ll talk about:

• How to show up as your most confident, authentic self in interviews

• Why your Color Code personality can make or break how you communicate

• And how to ditch the second-guessing and stand in your full power

👉 Click here to register. 

(And yes, I’ll be showing up with my mojo intact — even if my fascia’s still a little cranky. 😂)

🪞Mojo Mirror Prompt

💬 Over to You

Have you ever had a time when your body forced you to slow down?
When your frustration was more emotional than physical?
When you felt off — but found your way back?

Hit reply. Or DM me. I’d love to hear how YOU navigate this kind of thing — especially if you’re a fellow Yellow who hates feeling stuck. 💛

You’re not broken. You’re just healing.
And your spark? It’s still there.

Let’s keep that mojo flowing — no matter what the fascia says.

Lovin’ Life (even with a heating pad),
~ Maria Lesetz 💛
Your Mindset & Resilience Coach