Maria Maldonado Smith Consulting

The Post-It Principle: How Small Commitments Build Big Lives

We live in a world obsessed with big goals and bold declarations – six-figure launches, five-year plans, and “new year, new me” declarations that die by February. But the real magic? It lives on a 3×3 Post-it note. One day, one goal, one non-negotiable commitment at a time. In March, in honor of International Women’s […]

When Your Goal Isn’t “Goaling”: How to Redirect and Stay on Track

August 6, 2025inParentinglifestyleCoachingVision BoardingLeadership Development When Your Goal Isn’t “Goaling”: How to Redirect and Stay on Track “Your goal may not be going as planned, but every step you take is progress. Stay focused, stay consistent, and keep believing in yourself.”  We’ve all been there… You set a goal with enthusiasm, excited about the dream […]

The Science of Negative Thinking & How to Rewire Your Brain for Success

this article first appeared and was written for The Daily Drip on October 4, 2024 As a vision board expert, workshop facilitator, and creator of the Executive Vision Imagery© program, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women in the accountability and goal-setting space, and almost 50 companies, organizations, and groups through my […]

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Cultivating a Growth Mindset takes time and practice September 11, 2024inVision BoardinglifestyleParentingCoachingLeadership Development Cultivating a Growth Mindset What is one new thing you learned today?” This was the question I was asked on an almost daily basis growing up and going to my mom’s office after school. Her coworker would greet me with this question. […]