Ep 90: How Coaching Helped Maria Reclaim Her Life

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In this inspiring conversation with entrepreneur Maria Islas, we dive deep into her incredible transformation from depression and staying in bed until 1 PM to successfully managing the multiple businesses she already owned as a mom of four. Maria openly shares how ADHD coaching helped her move from feeling "good for nothing" to confidently managing her existing trucking companies and real estate investments while handling family life and rheumatoid arthritis.

📌 Key Topics:

• Moving from depression and bed-bound days to productive morning routines
• Why breaking down "simple" tasks like brushing teeth into calendar reminders actually works
• Using color-coding systems to manage comfort zone vs. challenging activities
• The power of Post-it note reminders (and handling kids' teasing about them)
• Building accountability systems that motivate rather than shame
• Creating sustainable routines that support both mental health and business management
• The importance of faith and community in maintaining motivation

🗣️ Featured Quote: "It's those simple things that people think that everybody else is just doing it. Not everybody. There's people like me, there's people like Maria, there's people like lots of my clients... and they're struggling with just simple things."

💡 Strategy Breakdown:

• Put everything on your calendar, including basic self-care tasks
• Use the "Yay Me" celebration practice to acknowledge daily wins
• Create morning and evening routines that become automatic
• Implement twice-weekly coaching calls for consistent accountability
• Practice "review, revise, and recommit" when setbacks occur
• Color-code calendar items: red for out-of-comfort-zone activities, green for familiar tasks

🎯 Coming Up Next: Join us for more ADHD-friendly business and life management strategies to help you thrive as an entrepreneur.

🔑 Key Takeaway: With ADHD, you can successfully manage multiple businesses and family responsibilities when you have the right systems, accountability, and support. Small, consistent actions build into life-changing transformations.

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