Resources
There are so many things that inspired me to finally make this blog. I had a blog before, but I mostly used it to keep my family updated while I was away at college. But now, the whole premise behind this blog has changed. I feel like I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't in school, life, health, fitness, etc. And though my journey is no where close to being over, and I am still very much a work in progress, I feel like people can learn from what I've done, haven't done, and wish that I did.
There have been so many blogs that have inspired me.
*Simply Taralynn* - This blog recently moved to a new domain, simplytaralynn.com
I'm so addicted to Taralynn and everything that she's done and everything that she stands for. She is truly amazing and has so many great tips. Read her My Story section - you might just be moved to tears. She posts awesome recipes all the time, and the occasional great workout. Her posts are also great for advocating balance in your journey
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| Taralynn McNitt |
Personal Excellence - http://personalexcellence.co/
Celestine Chua is so fantastic! I cannot sing enough praise for this woman. She quit a corporate job and started essentially a life coaching business, and has been insanely successful. Seriously, she will be the next Oprah, except more enlightened. I am hugely into personal development, and she offers that in spades. An absolute fantastic site that I frequent.
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| Celestina Chua of Personal Excellence |
I'm mildly addicted to this woman! I first learned about her through Beachbody and her work as a fitness expert, but I've come to learn she's SO MUCH MORE than that! Check out her amazing podcasts for great personal development, health, and fitness tips! She is also the founder of SMART SUCCESS Academy, which is something that is on my bucket list to do someday!
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| The beautiful and talented Chalene Johnson |
OTHER RESOURCES:
Personal Development Books:
Awaken the Giant Within By: Anthony Robbins
How to Win Friends and Influence People By: Dale Carnegie
Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life By: Jillian Michaels
You are a Badass By: Jen Sincero
The Art of Happiness By: The Dalai Lama
The Power of Now By: Eckhart Tolle
The Compound Effect By: Darren Hardy
BLOGS:
Personal Development
Rise of the Modern Polymath - riotmp.weebly.com
Fitness
Comfortable in the Uncomfortable - http://juliefoucher.com/
Natalie Jill Fitness - http://nataliejillfitness.com/
Food
Rachel's Kitchen - http://rachelvdolekkitchen.blogspot.com/
Candice Kumai - http://www.candicekumai.com/blog/
Fashion
All Things Katie Marie - http://allthingskatiemarie.blogspot.com
Musings
20 Something and Picture Perfect - http://20-somethingandpictureperfect.blogspot.com/
PODCASTS
Make Mountains Move By: Chuck Morrison
ETInspires By: Eric Thomas - "The Hip Hop Preacher"
The Chalene Show By: Chalene Johnson
Build Your Tribe By: Chalene Johnson
The Charged Life By: Brendan Burchard
Art of Charm By: A.J & Jordan Harbinger
OTHER
Elliott Hulse *Check out his youtube channel. This guy is so not what I expected. Talk about judging a book by its cover...*
