INSIDE: Want to focus more on your personal growth goals this year and become a better you? You’ll LOVE this brand-new series! Each week, I’m sharing my favourite intentional living resources so that you can accomplish your goals and create a life you LOVE! Read this post to find out more!
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Want to become a better you?
It might be all over social media as soon as January 1st hits but I refuse to subscribe to the whole “New Year, New You” thing. Why? Because there’s nothing wrong with the person you – or I – already are!
Sure, there might be things we want to change and areas of our lives we want to improve. But that doesn’t mean we have to create a whole new us.
I firmly believe that instead of trying to change who we are, instead of trying to create a ‘new‘ self, we should instead be working to unleash the person inside ourselves we know we’re capable of being.
And so, if like me, you’re not a fan of the whole “New Year, New You” thing either, I have something else I want you to aim for instead.
Becoming a better you…
That’s right, it’s time to say goodbye to “New Year, New You” and hello to “New Year, Better You“. And this brand-new series is going to help you do just that!
Each week, here on the blog I’ll be sharing my top five favourite Friday finds. The book, podcast episode, YouTube video, blog post and freebie that are going to help you become a better you and crush those personal growth goals.
Everything I share will be something I’ve read, listened to, watched or used to help me become a better version of myself. Something that I know will help you to become a better you too.
Making a change for the better…
If you want to make a change for the better, to invest in your own personal growth goals and become a better you this year, this is THE series to follow because I’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. All you need to do is scroll through the list each week, pick whichever book, podcast, video, tool or resource jumps out to you the most and dive in. Pretty cool, right?!
So, do you want to know what my first five favourite Friday finds of the year are? Keep scrolling because all is about to be revealed!
MY FIVE FAVOURITE FRIDAY FINDS: JANUARY 10th
BOOK OF THE WEEK: Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King
How self-love is the key to unlocking your greatness…
Just the tagline alone is enough to make you want to pick up this gem of a book! I’ve not quite finished it yet but what I have read so far has been packed full of golden nuggets that I want to go back and highlight.
With sections on positive lifestyle habits, making yourself a priority and ways to accept yourself, it’s a great read if you want to overcome the fears holding you back, turn negative thoughts and emotions into positive ones and make your wellbeing more of a priority.
Good Vibes, Good Life is a book that I know I’m going to read again and again. And as someone who can’t resist quotes, I really like that the majority of the chapters start with one.
My favourite quote so far?
“Not everyone is going to get you, accept you or even try to understand you. Some people will just not receive your energy well. Make peace with that and keep on moving towards your joy.”
It really struck a chord with me because worrying about what others think is something I’ve struggled with for years. Not letting the fear of being judged, of making a fool of myself or disappointing the ones I love stop me from chasing my dreams is something I have to work on every single day. And this book has definitely given me the encouragement I need to keep working at it.
If you want to change your mindset and be more positive in the way you think and feel, I highly recommend treating yourself to a copy. Available on Amazon right now, head on over and add it to your basket! And if you prefer books on the go, Good Vibes, Good Life is available on Audible too!
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PODCAST OF THE WEEK: Design Your Dream Life
Have you ever subscribed to a podcast where you wait all week for the next episode to come out, you listen to it right away because it’s just SO good but then you’re bummed because you have to wait for the next instalment? Well, Design Your Dream Life is one of those podcasts!
Hosted by the awesome life and business coach Natalie Bacon, this binge-worthy podcast is all about up-levelling your life on your terms. Packed full of practical tips and strategies plus a healthy dose of tough love, motivation and encouragement, if you want to create a life you love and you like listening to podcasts, make sure you add this one to your list!
What Natalie shares…
With topics that include finding your passion, increasing your confidence, goal setting, business and relationships, trust me when I say it’s 30 minutes of your life each week well spent!
As an added bonus, Natalie shares related posts so that you can dive deeper into the topic if you want to. Some even come with transcripts and/or a video just like the one above! Why is this so great? No matter how much time you have or how best you digest information, Design Your Dream Life has a medium to suit!
Great episodes to start with:
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: MarieTV
Okay, so MarieTV is a whole channel rather than just one video, but I thought I’d share it in the first instalment of this series as it’s top of my list for whenever I need some motivation or encouragement.
Hosted by Marie Forleo, this award-winning show has hundreds of episodes about how to focus and be more productive, overcome fear and self-doubt and strengthen your mind and soul so that you can create a life you love.
Packed full of great tips and practical advice, Marie is funny and pretty entertaining too. The show fills you with confidence that you can become the person you want to be – whatever your situation.
As an added bonus, she has podcast versions of the episodes so that you can listen to them on the go too!
Want to check her out? Be sure to give these episodes a watch first:
- How to achieve your goals on the first try
- The mental exercise that can turn wishes into reality
- How to be true to yourself and avoid life’s #1 regret
And if you want more great stuff like this, Marie’s brand new book, Everything is Figureoutable has just been published too. I’m currently listening to it on Audible and it’s packed full of tips and encouragement for pushing past the things that hold you back so that you can become the person you know you’re meant to be. I’ll be sharing more about this book in a future instalment of this series, so be sure to keep an eye out!
BLOG POST OF THE WEEK: How 30-day challenges will help you become a better you
This first post of 2020 might be a big one but it’s also a fun one because this year, I’ve decided to do something a little different. In a bid to lead a more intentional life, I’ve decided to do a year of 30-day challenges. And I’d LOVE for you to join me!
If you want to become a better you and lead a more intentional and fulfilling life, these 30-day challenges are THE way to do it. With one for every month, they’re going to be a lot of fun and they’ll give you some quick wins too. If you’ve wanted to improve a few areas of your life but haven’t know where to start, this year of 30-day challenges will help!
January’s challenge is all about helping you to lead a more minimalist life. Want to know what the rest of the challenges are? Here’s a sneak peek:
- March: 30-day self-care challenge
- May: 4 weeks to a more productive you
- June: 30 days of mindfulness
- October: 30 days of self-improvement
- November: 30 days of happiness
I’ll be sharing my progress along with the progress of the other members of the community inside the A Simple and Contented Life Facebook group. Each month, we’ll be working through the challenges together cheering one another on. And, at the end of each challenge, we’ll be sharing our wins.
So, if you want to join in on the fun and fancy some moral support, be sure to join the Facebook group too!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHALLENGES HERE >>
PLANNER OF THE WEEK: My CRUSH Your Goals Planner
Setting goals is one thing. Accomplishing them is another. If you’re great at all the planning but not so good at following through, my CRUSH Your Goals Planner is the answer.
An undated planner that you can use again and again to help you identify, map out and easily accomplish your goals each week, it’ll have you going from goal-setter to goal-getter before you know it! And the fact that it’s undated means you can start it any time of the year!
Want to crush your goals this year? Download your copy of my CRUSH Your Goals Planner now!
GET THE CRUSH YOUR GOALS PLANNER HERE >>
THIS WEEK’S BONUS: Make Over Your Mornings
As someone who really likes her layins – especially on the weekends, I’m not a morning person at all. Not even close. And after years of arguing with my alarm clock every morning, I had resigned myself to the fact that I was a night owl and that mornings would always be a struggle. But then I came across Crystal’s course.
Spread across 14 days, this Make Over Your Mornings course from the founder of Money Saving Mom shows you how to transform your mornings in just 15 minutes per day. Self-paced and easy to digest, you’ll learn how to:
- Get ready for your day the night before
- Find an incentive to help you get out of bed in the morning
- Create a to-do list that serves you
- Establish a routine that works for the needs of both you and your family
- …and much more!
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind on your day before you’ve even got out of bed, Crystal’s Make Over Your Mornings course is a must. With videos, a workbook and small, simple projects that make a big difference, complete this course and you’ll know exactly how to set your days up for success.
I can’t tell you how much of a difference it’s made for me and whatever your mornings currently look like, it can totally do the same for you too!
CHECK OUT CRYSTAL’S COURSE HERE >>
Becoming a better you…
There you have it, the first of my five favourite Friday finds to help you become a better you! What did you think? Which will you be checking out first? I’d LOVE to know! Tell me your choice and share what you thought of it. Send me a DM over on Instagram or drop me a line HERE. Here they are again:
- Book of the week: Great Vibes, Great Life
- Podcast of the week: Design Your Dream Life
- Video of the week: Marie TV
- Blog post of the week: 30-day challenges can help you become a better you
- Planner of the week: My CRUSH Your Goals Planner
- Bonus of the week: Make Over Your Mornings
Become a better you every week!
Don’t forget to check back next week for the next instalment of my five favourite Friday finds – all of which are going to help you become a better you. Better still, subscribe to A Simple and Contented Life so that you’re one of the first to know when it’s published!
And if there’s a book, podcast, YouTube video, blog post or freebie that’s helped you to become a better you that you think I should check out, let me know. I’m always on the lookout for new resources to dive into!
That’s it for this post! Which of my ‘becoming a better you’ tools will you be checking out first? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time…
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About the Author
Hey there! In case we haven’t met, I’m Sarah. A wife, mum, fur mama, certified master life coach and goal success coach, founder of a Simple and Contented Life and your mentor for making a change for the better.
Incredibly passionate about helping mums declutter and simplify their lives so that they feel more organised and have more time for their families AND themselves, I‘m here to help you become the person you want to be and create the life YOU want live.
A cross between Hermione Granger and Monica Geller, I’m also an introvert and a HUGE bookworm. I love cocktails, hazelnut lattes, true crime and all things pretty stationery, especially notebooks and planners!
When I’m not helping my coaching clients and Club members create a life they LOVE, you’ll find me in my office designing new printables for this Store, hanging out with my youngest in Starbucks or attempting to walk my somewhat lazy Frenchie pup, Arthur!
I’m absolutely thrilled you’re here…I know that you have the power to become your BEST self and live your BEST life, and together, we can make it happen! 💛
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