Favorite finds for starting the year with focus + momentum
On the first afternoon of 2013, I sat down with a cup of Chai Tea and my new Day Designer + Making Things Happen journal and felt a little bit of giddiness for the year that is ahead. I started Lara’s 2013 Making Things Happen series and wrote down long lists of what went right and what went wrong in 2012. It felt good to celebrate the success and also reflect on the trials and lessons learned.
Of course, my favorite exercise was putting together a vision board for 2013 on Pinterest. It is filled with a blend of things that fire me up creatively, inspirational messages, goals and objects that make me a happy gal. (Which includes everything from cute and cuddly yellow labs to pretty ruffly dresses).
And because I don’t like to keep things I discover and love a secret (I love sharing the love y’all!), I’m sharing a few of my favorite things around the web that I’m using in my own business and personal life to start the year off right. Even more fabulous is that I personally know the first six women on this list and can vouch to how smart and brilliant they are. I’m grateful for the positive effects each one has had on my business in some way. I hope you’ll find some of these beneficial to you as well!
Whitney English’s Day Designer Worksheet Tutorials - to use with your Day Designer planner that you can find here.
Lara Casey’s 2013 Goal Setting Making Things Happen in 2013 Series
Think Splendid’s DIY PR Blog Planning Calendar for 2013 Holidays
Sage Wedding Pro’s 2013 Action Plans: Financial Review, Marketing Plan, Financial Plan Series
Emily Ley’s Budgeting Worksheet - Emily also explains using Outright.com (my own personal favorite accounting software that I’ve used for two years)
Emily McCarthy’s inspiring New Year art print
Marie Forleo’s What’s Your Vision for 2013?
Ali Edwards’ One Little Word List – My word for 2012 was “intention”. I’m still narrowing down my word for 2013 and I love this comprehensive list of possibilities.
Have another great link to share? Leave it in the comment section below!
Amber, you are truly an amazing cheerleader for other entrepreneurs. I have much respect for your “share the love” spirit! Thank you for being such a positive, encouraging influence in my life personally! I cannot wait to check out these links! Xoxo!
What a wonderful and encouraging post. Thanks for sharing my quote design! xox
this is SUCH a great round-up!!
thanks for sharing amber! happy new year!
Amber, this is SO HELPFUL! Thank you!
Love this, Amber! Ali’s “One Little Word” idea has really helped me narrow my goals, intentions and motivations for 2013 into one word that encompasses it all. Writing it on my studio wall now. Thanks, lady!
Thank you, Amber! Some of these I knew about but others I didn’t. Thank you so much for sharing!
Amber! LOVE the list, such great finds! Thanks for sharing and always inspiring :)
Thank you Amber for being such an inspiration! 2012 was an amazing year of change and learning to Dream BIG for me! I am so thankful and feel blessed to have met you and so many wonderful people in the process. Love your “sharing the love” philosophy, it is something that I think of often and a big take away from AH Inspired!
Happy New Year! xoxo
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Thank you so much for the resources you provided. You’re such a sweet person and it’s been a pleasure getting to know you. Keep it up, girl! You’re my kind of motivator!!! :)