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9. How I Discovered Life Systems (and Why They Changed Everything)
8th April 2025 • Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness • Michelle Martinez
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This one’s personal. I’m sharing the real story behind how Life Systems came to be—not from a Pinterest board, but from rock-bottom moments of burnout, grief, and a WTF-do-I-do-now season. From learning how to ask for help to teaching my daughter the magic of shared chores (yes, even bathroom duty), I walk you through how I created something that finally made life feel doable again.

Spoiler: It all started with one simple system.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: The Idea That Changed Everything

That “what if” moment in February 2022 when I realized I could flip standard operating procedures into something personal.

00:35 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

The vibe check: real talk, a few F-bombs, and plenty of “omg same” moments.

01:22 – From Defeat to a New Beginning

Grieving my dad, navigating chronic illness, and sitting in silence with one big question: What now?

03:03 – From SOPs to Life Systems

Why “personal standard operating procedures” didn’t click—and how a name change made everything finally land.

03:31 – The Household Harmony System

The first system I built: learning to ask for help at home and letting go of being the do-it-all mom.

04:38 – Teaching My Daughter (and Myself) Responsibility

Bathroom or dishes? The chore delegation saga begins—and how it shifted our whole dynamic.

07:10 – It’s All a Journey

No perfect system, no overnight fix—just progress, real-life learning, and tiny wins that add up.

08:16 – Outro: Your Life System Starts Here

If one system can change your life, imagine what a few more could do. You in?

👩🏽‍🏫 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How grief and illness sparked a whole new way of living
  • The first system that helped me reclaim my sanity
  • Why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom
  • How Life Systems can be a stepping stone to feeling more in control

🎧 Listen Now:

📌 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Captivate.fm

🙌🏽 Ready for More?

1️⃣ Grab my free starter guide → Download Here

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💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

What’s one system you wish you had right now? Hit reply or DM me—I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.

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