A Heart Three Sizes Too Big

Maria here. Recently I sat down with my friend Danielle for her podcast, and we discussed why I made the Make Life Sweet journal planners. We had such a fun conversation, I thought I'd share it here.

The following is what Danielle had to say about it... Enjoy! 😘

Have you ever wondered how to juggle being productive while also being present with the people you interact with? - Or, are you like me and get so into your To Do list, you overlook the people you love in your day-to-day life?

My guest today, Maria Reid, is here to remind us that even our To Do lists can be more heart based and less check-box based.

Maria, known in her community as one with a heart three sizes too big - who knows how to Make Life Sweet, has built a company that thrives on leading with the heart, taking women to Italy with her sister and showing them a great time, she’s known for being an excellent cook, seamstress, gardener, friend, and master of the side-hustle while also making people feel valued, seen, and loved.

In her new creative project, a beautiful spiral-bound journal called the Make Life Sweet Journal/Planner, it's a great tool that helps you, anyone with creative ideas and To Do Lists floating around in your head, this book gives you a place and the space to organize your day leading with what matters most, in her words, “people to be loved.”

Maria shares how to never let a job to be done become more important than a person to be loved - proving that you don’t need to be so focused on productivity you forget why you’re being productive in the first place.

Today, we discuss the lessons from over the years juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, To Do lists, all the creative ideas and inspiration that life offers, and how to honor those dreams that also call to you inside - how to create the space to listen to what your heart needs most. If you’ve ever felt like your To Do list is hard to juggle with being present with your children, your family, your friends, the clerk across the checkout counter, and you’re looking for ways to feel more connected to why you do what you do, you’ll love this conversation! So click play and enjoy.

What You’ll Learn on this Episode: 

• How putting people first, to-do lists second, will skyrocket your productivity.
• Why morning routines of centering yourself is a gamechanger for setting up your day for success.
• The true definition of the ‘three sizes too big’ measure of the heart, and why it is a powerful place you want to operate from.
• How journaling makes a difference with managing anxiety.
• My favorite ways to think about to-do lists, how focusing too much on checking boxes is problematic, and what to do instead.

Mentioned on the Show:

• Order Maria’s book/journal/planner, click here. 
• Come to Italy with Maria and Gina - spring of 2025, click here for more info.
• Stream more of Danielle’s music on Spotify
• To work with Danielle for coaching, follow this link to learn more.