Guess what happend to me this weekend… 😁
WTF. How is it March 1st? 🤯
I'm not ready. Time is flying by. We're entering the last month of Q1. I have so. much. work. to. do.
Is it busy season for you? Because it sure as hell is busy season for me. It always is around this time of year.
For me, my “busy” season of work is especially heaviest when other industries are experiencing “slow seasons.” Why? Because during slow seasons, business owners work on their business–which usually means hiring an expert to get their sh*t in order (me entering stage left 🙋♀️).
Regardless, you already know I am the #1 business spokesperson for boundaries + systems; because without them entrepreneurship is honestly a dumpster fire. Trust me, been there and never going back 🙃
I am a stickler when it comes to taking my evenings & weekends off. I'm a mom of two kids and honestly have a million and one other things that make up who I am besides this business, so I will absolutely enjoy weekends and make the most of it.
This past weekend I went to my childhood best friend's wedding–when I say childhood best friend, I literally mean friends from birth. (Our moms were best friends before they were pregnant and had us only one month apart. She was in the hospital room with me shortly after I was born).
It's safe to say I was a sob-fest the entire night. But there's one thing that happened that completely reinforced what I've been learning about life lately 👇
That's right… I CAUGHT THE BOUQUET. 💐
My childhood BFF is a sorority girly, so you already know there were 18+ thirsty, ready-to-wed friends and bridesmaids who wanted that bouquet. But I stomped my 5'9 + 4" heeled self to the front of that crowd and nearly pushed those girls to the ground for it.
(Plenty of boyfriends were exhaling sighs of relief when their darling girlfriends didn't catch it 🤣)
But it's not the proposal that has me psyched (although we're coming up on our five year anniversary this summer and a giant rock would be a nice gift 💍)… it's the fact that I've learned to get what I want by speaking it into existence and going after it.
Well, sorta. I didn't wake up Saturday morning saying, “I am catching that damn bouquet today.”
But you bet when I was sitting at the back of the reception venue having an important conversation and heard “LAST CALL FOR ALL THE SINGLE LADIES,” I SPRINTED to that dance floor (my heels were back on at this point).
Actual footage if you don't believe me👇
So what do bouquets and womb-mates have to do with anything?
I'm sure by now you've heard of the ever-popular “lucky-girl syndrome.” But don't let the virality of it deter you–I've been practicing “lucky girl” syndrome before TikTok turned it into every healthy girly's 2023 anthem.
To put it bluntly, lucky girl syndrome = unwavering positivity 🍀
Positivity that:
✨ everything is going to work out for you
✨ your life is unfolding exactly how it's intended
✨ every opportunity is coming your way
✨ you will have exactly what you put your mind to
I've been whole-heartedly believing in these mantras for the past year or so, but I've been fully applying it to every arena of my life in the past 3 months. I'm not lying when I say the blessings don't stop 🙌
The only caveat to this lucky girl syndrome is that it can't just be the luck (or positivity). That positivity needs to be fleshed out into action.
We have to work for those things we're dreaming of. We have to be willing to put in the time, exercise our discipline, and develop the toughness required to overcome big challenges or accomplish wild goals.
I promise you the minute you start believing, “I can do anything I put my mind to” and then ACTUALLY put your mind to it… it will work out for you, First name / sis.
In the meantime, I'll be surfing Pinterest for wedding inspo (it's my second-time around) and cheering you on to live your “luckiest” life. 💚
SHOP
New Dubsado Templates for Photographers
Last week I released TWO new Dubsado form template items in my shop! The Photographers Dubsado Proposal Template AND the Dubsado Form Template Bundle for Photographers! If you're looking for one-click, done for you forms with stunning design, you've come to the right place. Not a photographer? I have forms for you too!
LEARN
Free IG LIVE Trainings happening this month!
In honor of the CRM Specialist Academy making its return for a fifth round, this month I'm focusing on ALL things Dubsado services for pros, specialists, and service providers! Join me LIVE on Instagram each Tuesday this month @ 12pm CST for some free trainings around Dubsado strategy, marketing tips, and MORE! Details will be announced soon 😉 Be sure to follow me on IG to get access to the trainings live!
CSA SPOTLIGHT
Behope Studio
Since I'm focusing on ALL things Dubsado for pros & CSA this month; I want to highlight a few of the CRM Specialist Academy alumni who have killed it. One of those students is Phoebe of Behope Studio. Shortly after completing CSA, she completely pivoted her VA business and is now booked out and selling her Dubsado setups with a 4-figure price tag! If you're looking to work with an automation expert with a focus in branding, web & design, she's an excellent choice!
RECENTLY ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 👀
Are side-hustles even worth it, and if so, how do you know when you're ready to take it seriously? This Forbes article is a great read for anyone who wants to continue expanding their entrepreneurial mindset. 💸
If this isn't the happiest/cutest/sweetest/most accepting thing you've seen on the internet this week, I don't know what is 🥲
Since I've vowed to cook more in 2023, I've been stalking Half Baked Harvest on every channel possible. (I also found her cookbook half off at Home Goods the other day and nearly peed myself). Treat yourself to something delicious this week 🍜
Show yourself some love today,
YOU'VE EARNED IT.
As always,
Taylor