Mastering Discipline: Achieving Success through Consistent Action

Welcome, lovely listeners, to another episode of Motivational Moments with Maria! I'm your spirited host, Coach Maria, and let me tell you, I am absolutely buzzing with excitement and gratitude that you've chosen to tune in. Your feedback and suggestions are like fuel for my motivational fire, so please, keep 'em coming – I thrive on your energy!

My mission? It's simple - to be your partner in staying focused, energized, and inspired, and to sprinkle an extra dash of positivity into your life. Because when you're firing on all cylinders, you're set to experience a whole lot more fulfillment, fun, and joy in every nook and cranny of your world.

But here's the delightful secret sauce – your stories, your victories, and your 'a-ha' moments fuel my own enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to this work. When you reach out and connect with me, I'm over the moon and motivated to keep delivering top-notch content that speaks directly to your heart and soul. Keep those ideas and suggestions coming.

Let's kick off this episode with a whole lot of zest and a sprinkle of laughter. Let’s Go. We are tackling Discipline today. Yes, I know, no one likes discipline and I will do my best to debunk some myths for you.

First, we are going to Debunk Discipline Myths.

2nd. We will delve into the Science of Habits

3rd. We will discuss goal setting tactics.

4th. I will give you some thoughts on procrastination.

Listen in, share with friends and let's go.

As always, stay focused, stay positive and have fun.

Coach Maria

Welcome to another episode of Motivational Moments with Maria! I am thrilled that you've joined me once again as we embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal development.

My goal is to offer you a sprinkle of inspiration and a dash of motivation to propel you forward on your unique and extraordinary life path.

Now, a quick shout-out to all my Spanish-speaking amigos! You can catch my Spanish podcast, "Minutos Motivacionales con Maria," on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms.

Today's topic was requested by one of our awesome listeners, and I'm here to serve up exactly what you want to hear. So, let's dig into the fascinating topic of "The Anatomy of Resilience" and uncover the magic behind this truly admirable quality.

Resilience is like a superhero power that deserves a spotlight, so let's roll up our sleeves and uncover its true essence together.

Let's make resilience not just insightful, but also super fun to explore!

Let's distinguish between resilience and merely bouncing back from challenges. Resilience goes beyond just returning to normal; it involves growth, adaptation, and transformation in the face of adversity. It's like a sturdy tree that bends with the storm but remains rooted and strong.

Resilience is more than just bouncing back from adversity; it encompasses a deeper and more nuanced quality involving growth, transformation, and a shift in perspective. While bouncing back implies a return to a previous state after facing challenges, resilience goes beyond that by fostering personal growth and the ability to adapt in the face of adversity[1]. Resilience involves understanding the difference between fate and freedom and taking responsibility for one's life, indicating a proactive and empowered approach to overcoming obstacles[2].

Here is an example of resilience that many of you can relate to. I’m holding a pair of pantyhose…yes I said pantyhose.

Listen in for some thoughts on becoming more resilient.

Until Next Time...Stay focused, stay positive and always have fun.

Coach Maria

Meet Ryan Chute, the Wizard of Ads and the Frictionless CEO. Ryan teaches us that you need be distinctive, not just different.

Ryan leads an 8-figure creative consulting agency within the Wizard of Ads®, helping ambitious Residential Home Service Contractors and Professional Service Companies 4-10X their revenue profitably with brand-forward sales and marketing solutions.

It wasn’t always that way, though. He grew up on a retail pirate ship, a disturbingly transactional world. Wheeling, dealing, offers, and gimmicks. His early career in retail and automotive was filled with deception, skullduggery, and friction;

🚫 Bad bosses,
🚫 Questionable practices,
🚫 Toxic work environments, and
🚫 Weaponize fear, shame, and guilt.

And he mirrored that behavior because he thought it was the right thing to do. You don't know what you don't know.

After getting summarily fired for generally bad behavior, I had an existential crisis.

If this was bad, what was good? Did everything have to be such a grind?

Ryan said: "It hit me like a ton of bricks. I was the one causing all the friction, not them. When you feel like you're in a room full of imbeciles, you're almost certainly the actual fool. If you don't feel that way today, you've likely already turned the corner on being an exceptional leader."

Listen in for his insights.

Stay focused, stay positive and always have fun.

Coach Maria

The Power of Caregiving and Healing for the Caregiver

Have you ever been in a position when your life was suddenly turned upside down and you found yourself in the role of becoming a caregiver? It can be daunting and draining. In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of caregiving and how to care for yourself when you are in this new role.

In our fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves facing unexpected life changes that thrust us into the role of caregiver. Whether it's caring for a family member, friend, or loved one, the responsibilities and challenges of caregiving can be overwhelming. Many caregivers have felt the pressure and may feel emotionally and physically drained.

To shed light on the significance of caregiving and the essential aspect of self-care for you, the caregiver, I had the privilege of interviewing Laurie Kennedy, a respected expert in this field. Laurie shared her insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of being a caregiver while also prioritizing one's own well-being. For over 24 years, she has dedicated herself to being a full-time caregiver, starting her journey at just 5 years old by assisting her disabled brother with care.

In our conversation, Laurie emphasized the profound impact of caregiving on individuals and families, and she provided valuable strategies for maintaining balance and finding support during such demanding times. Her wealth of knowledge on this subject is truly invaluable, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share her wisdom with you.

I hope you find this topic as compelling as I do, and I encourage you to listen in or watch it on my YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/mariabradfield.

As always, stay focused, stay positive and have fun.

Coach Maria

Life is full of challenges, but resilience is the secret to triumphing over them. Join me in a powerful conversation with Jude Monteserrato as we delve into strategies on how to overcome setbacks, transform your mindset, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Discover effective tactics to rebuild, refocus, and emerge stronger than ever!

Jude's story will inspire you to believe in the power of resilience and using the bounce back factor. To get to know Jude is to be deeply inspired by her unwavering determination and refusal to give up.

Tune in and reflect on this question: What is the key to your own resilience and ability to bounce back from challenges?

"Life is a bundle of twists and turns
Life sometimes throws us burns
Life is a gift from above
Life is full of Love”

~Jude Monteserrato

Listen in and ask yourself this...what's my key to bouncing back?

Stay focused, stay positive and always have fun.

Coach Maria

Chivonne’s incredible story of transforming her own life from losing her first marriage, her home, multiple miscarriages and herself to rebuilding her life, her family, and a successful business is inspiring. Chivonne’s personal experience coupled with her work is the inspiration behind her daring mission to teach others that they can transform their lives from the inside out.

Her impactful work has transformed the lives of thousands, from youth and their families, the incarcerated population and parolees as well as hundreds of unhoused veterans. She has spoken nationally and internationally to groups of women, both great and small about how to transform one’s life.

Chivonne’s journey birthed The Mosaic Refinery, an organization where the mission is to harness the transformative power of embracing our brokenness, using it as a catalyst for growth and refinement. Chivonne believes that beautiful things grow in hard places and she takes people on a journey, seamlessly blending personal stories with her mental health expertise to guide women through the refining process from brokenness to whole and beautiful.

You will be inspired by her own journey.

Stay focused, stay positive, and always have fun.

Coach Maria

Welcome back my thrivers and strivers to this week’s captivating episode of Motivational Moments with Maria. This entire month we are focusing on spring cleaning as we realign, renew and rise.

Last week we chatted about planting the seeds in the spring and how we must plant, cultivate, nurture and water before we can harvest. Just like in farming, part of the process of having a bountiful and healthy harvest is removing the weeds so we can clear space for growth. The same holds true for our well being. Just as a farmer tends to their crops, we must cultivate our own potential. However, lurking amidst the fertile soil of our minds are weeds—limiting beliefs that stunt our growth and hold us back from reaching our full potential.

By uprooting the weeds of doubt and fear, we create space for growth, resilience, and infinite possibilities. As you embark on your own journey of personal transformation, remember that with each weed removed, you step closer to a life filled with abundance and flourishing potential.

Just What are those Limiting Beliefs?

Limiting beliefs are those deeply ingrained thoughts and ideas that convince us we are unworthy, incapable, or undeserving of success and happiness. These beliefs come from our childhood experiences, societal conditioning, or past traumas. They can manifest in various forms, such as "I'm not good enough", "I don't deserve to be happy", or "I'll never succeed".

Limiting beliefs are like insidious weeds that take root in the garden of our minds, hindering our progress and potential. These beliefs, often shaped by past experiences and societal influences, can manifest in various forms, from self-doubt to fear of failure. By exploring their origins and acknowledging their impact, we can begin to uproot these barriers to personal growth and transformation.

Understanding the origins of our limiting beliefs is the first step towards overcoming them. By exploring the root causes of these beliefs, we can begin to unravel the layers of conditioning and self-doubt that hold us back from living a fulfilling life.

Listen for some thoughts on how to weed out those beliefs to create space for new growth.

Stay focused, stay positive, and always have fun.

Coach Maria

It’s March and that means spring is upon us. Besides March Madness in the college basketball world, what else happens? Springs arrives and we notice signs of life beginning to bloom in nature. Animals come out of hibernation ready to renew and rise. Guess what it’s no different for us. Many of you have been in hibernation mode and Spring is the perfect time for you to realign, renew and rise.

This week our episode will focus on the power of planting intentions and creating a vision for your desired life. It’s time to sow the seeds of intention so we can nurture the vision you have for the life you want.

I want you to consider looking at your life as a piece of land, rich in soil, and nutrients just waiting for you to create nourishment and food for yourself. The beauty is, we get to decide what we want to plant in our soil.

Just like a farmer gazes over the land and decides what she intends to plant in her parcel of land we too must decide what our intentions are for our life and what we plan on creating for our life. Setting clear intentions is the first step towards creating the life you desire. By defining what you truly want, you provide a roadmap for your journey. Your intentions serve as the seeds you plant in the fertile ground of your consciousness. These intentions shape your thoughts and actions, thereby influencing the outcomes you experience.

What will you plant?

Listening in and remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel, Maria Bradfield and of course this podcast.

Until next week, stay focused, stay positive and always have fun and no matter what you choose to be, do or have, do it with passion.

Coach Maria