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5 Books to Read that Will Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

If you just read the title and are thinking, umm isn’t it a bit late to still be talking about my resolutions? This post is for you. What does the timing of this post have to do with anything? The timing of this post was motivated by some jarring statistics, such as “80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February” - U.S. News, and Only 9.2% of people succeed in their resolutions. Fact is, we’re nearing the end of January, and the novelty of making our resolutions is probably starting to wear off for many people. So here’s how to make it stay.

self help, lifestyle, healthTaylor WattsJanuary 28, 2019self help, resolutionsComment

5 Necessary Lessons My First Year as an Entrepreneur Taught Me. Things every new business owner should do and learn from.

April 24th, 2017, I officially launched a company: ROX Jewelry. I had money saved up, a dream, and a burning desire to make a difference. I had all the drive, passion, and hope in the world. Today, I sit here knowing that I had imagined a thousand different ways my first year would have gone, and none of them came remotely close to the reality which unfolded.

lifestyle, self helpTaylor WattsJune 4, 2018business, self help, entrepreneurship, lessons Comment

I broke my leg; it didn’t break me. Part Two: Making a miracle.

In I broke my leg; it didn’t break me. Your personal guide to taking an injury and making the most of it, I left you guys with the idea that no matter what happens, it’s completely up to you how you react. Remember that? Still true. But, Part 1 was all about the initial stages, meant to prepare you for the ups and downs that inevitably come from an injury, by building your mental and emotional fortitude. Now that we built that up, the real healing can happen.

healthTaylor WattsApril 13, 2018self help, injury, pain, health, recovery, miracle, healing Comment

Your mood can weather the storm. The easiest way to make more good days for yourself.

How many times have you said “the weather is miserable” or “this rain is so depressing” or “I’d be a lot happier if it was warmer” or anything else to that effect? Can you count on one hand the number of times you’ve ever said something like this? I know I can’t, and I’d bet money on that you can’t either.

lifestyleTaylor WattsApril 8, 2018self help, mood, weather, stormComment

I broke my leg; it didn’t break me. Your personal guide to taking an injury and making the best of it.

Let’s set the scene. I’m coming back from a major nerve damage injury, caused by a major lung surgery, which happened because one day my lung spontaneously decided it was done with staying inflated. I just got a brand new part-time job, my business’ website is getting more hits than ever, I just got to go on an amazing cruise with one of my besties, I just celebrated one year of living on my own terms, and even just launched my first blog post. Life is good. Scratch that — life is great. Continue Reading for a Free Printable!

healthTaylor WattsMarch 30, 2018self help, injuries, pain, making the best Comments

How getting out of my comfort zone every day for a month totally transformed my life, and can transform yours too.

February of 2018 marks one of the most eye-opening months I’ve ever had. Each day, for 28 days, I did just one thing to put myself out of my comfort zone. Why was this so life changing? Because I realized that I was wrong. Continue Reading for Free Printable and life-changing awesomeness.

lifestyleTaylor WattsMarch 24, 2018self help, comfort zone, taking risksComment