101 Years of Wisdom: How My Grandma’s Mindset is the Secret to Healthy Aging

This past weekend, I spent time with someone who continues to blow me away: My Grandma Janie who turned 101 this year.

Yes, 101 years old and she’s still thriving. Not because she’s free of pain or challenge, but because of something far more powerful: her mindset.

She doesn’t dwell on limitations. She doesn’t lead with complaints. Instead, she lights up the room with curiosity, humor, and presence.

At one point, she turned to my sister and asked about her trip to Italy. Then she looked at me and said,“Your hair is so thick! Do you wash it every day?”

Oh and she casually mentioned she might be open to having a boyfriend!

Her Secret to Longevity? It’s All In Her Mindset

While modern wellness often focuses on food, supplements, and fitness routines and those matter, your thoughts may be the most powerful longevity tool you have.

Grandma Janie doesn’t track her mood. She doesn’t overthink her habits. She simply chooses joy, curiosity, and connection every single day. And guess what? Science supports this.

Mindset, Stress & Aging: Here’s the Evidence

You don’t have to be a centenarian to benefit from the same approach. Studies show:

✅ Laughter reduces cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone and boosts feel-good chemicals like dopamine and endorphins.

✅ Positive mindset is linked to stronger immunity, better sleep, and reduced risk of chronic disease.

✅ Practicing gratitude, humor, and mindfulness leads to higher life satisfaction, even when life is hard.

This is exactly the kind of mindset work I coach high-achieving women through every day in my MindFit coaching programs. It’s about more than working out, it’s about how you show up in your life.

MindFit Pro Tip: Joy is a Discipline, Not a Trait

Let’s be clear: Joy isn’t just for “naturally happy people.” It’s a discipline, a daily decision to respond with lightness, intention, and warmth, even when things feel heavy.

You don’t need the perfect conditions. You just need the awareness to ask: What response will fuel my energy instead of drain it?

Ask Yourself: Are You Choosing Joy?

Are you giving yourself permission to:

✨ Laugh without guilt?

✨ Rest without apologizing?

✨ Be present even when life isn’t perfect?

Because here’s the reality:

You can be a leader. You can pursue your goals. You can care for others deeply…And still feel peace, lightness, and joy.

Don’t wait for life to slow down. Choose to feel alive now.

Why This Matters for Your Health & Performance

Mindset impacts your body just as much as your training, nutrition, and sleep. That’s why I teach my clients that their energy, focus, and health are directly linked to their thoughts. Whether you’re 41 or 101, it’s never too early or too late to shift how you think and feel.

So if you're ready to stop just surviving your busy life and start thriving with the energy and mindset of someone like Grandma Janie, I invite you to explore Q Movements Coaching.

Focus Forward,

SQ