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A podcast designed to help those seeking happiness in their lives. We chat about happiness as gained through habit formation, being inspired by the stories of others, and looking for opportunities of growth and learning. Tune in and subscribe today.

Happiness Abound | Tay Proctor


    • Apr 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 438 EPISODES

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    The Happiness Abound podcast is a true gem in the world of personal and professional development. Hosted by Taylor Proctor, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their lives and find lasting happiness. From the first episode I listened to, I could feel Taylor's passion for the subject matter and her genuine desire to help others.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Taylor's ability to deliver actionable tips and advice that can be immediately applied to one's life. Whether it's overcoming procrastination, developing emotional happiness habits, or building confidence, Taylor provides practical strategies that are easy to implement. Her episodes serve as gentle reminders and suggestions for taking action steps towards self-improvement.

    Additionally, I appreciate the brevity of each episode. Despite being short, Taylor manages to pack in valuable insights and advice that leave a lasting impact. This makes the podcast highly accessible for busy individuals who may not have a lot of time to dedicate to personal development.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Taylor's positive energy and uplifting messages. Her episodes are like a breath of fresh air, providing a sense of inspiration and motivation. She tackles important topics such as self-care and finding lasting happiness with insightful and educated tips.

    As for any potential drawbacks, I struggled to find any major flaws in this podcast. Perhaps some listeners may prefer longer episodes with more in-depth discussions on certain topics. However, given the format of the show, it seems intentional to keep episodes concise and focused.

    In conclusion, The Happiness Abound podcast is an incredible resource for anyone seeking personal growth and happiness. Taylor Proctor's passion shines through in every episode as she delivers actionable advice with positivity and enthusiasm. I highly recommend adding this podcast to your library of content if you're new to personal professional development or simply looking for daily inspiration and reminders for self-care.



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    Latest episodes from Happiness Abound

    Unlock 2024 Success: Stories, Video, Brand | Get Good At Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 11:16


    In this episode of "Get Good at Business," I'm taking you to the heart of what business success will look like for the rest of 2024. With the landscape ever-changing, we zero in on the three pivotal strategies that promise to set your business apart in a crowded market. This episode is for you if you're a business owner navigating the crazy shifts of 2024 and looking for practical advice to finally break through to the other side of success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getgoodatbusiness/message

    Authenticity in Business: Navigating Judgments and Finding Your True Tribe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 22:31


    In this episode, I delve into the importance of authenticity in business and why it matters more than ever in today's digital age. I share a real-life scenario where societal judgment was at its peak and discover lessons on staying true to yourself and your brand. From the challenges of content creation to the power of networking authentically, I dissect the nuances of showing up genuinely. Learn about the pitfalls of pulling your punches, the dangers of bending to external pressures, and the profound impact of aligning your business with your true self. Listen in now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getgoodatbusiness/message

    From Challenges to Change: My Journey to 'Get Good at Business'!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 34:18


    Join me, Taylor Proctor, as I share my heartfelt journey of facing challenges and subsequently birthing the "Get Good at Business" movement. My experiences span diverse industries, providing a well-rounded view on the intricacies of entrepreneurship. Throughout this episode, I dive deep into the essence of authentic and strategic business growth, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself. Tune in to discover my vision for aiding fellow entrepreneurs in navigating the often overwhelming world of business advice, and find out how my unique offerings, like Quantum Power Days, can propel your entrepreneurial dreams to success. Let's reconnect with our purpose and get good at businesses together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getgoodatbusiness/message

    Are You Allowing Yourself To Be Excited About Your Business And Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 17:34


    How often you have chosen to be nervous over excited for the cool things in your life? In this episode, I share my recent epiphany about being excited for things in my business (like a new mastermind) and life (an 8-day vacation) instead of waiting until it's happened or is here. Tune in to learn more and see where you may be emotionally short-changing yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    Using the Know, Like, and Trust Factor to Grow Your Social Following

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 53:18


    I presented live at a Women's Business Success Conference and due to some technical difficulties in recording, they asked me to rerecord — so I thought I'd record it for you here on the podcast too! We'll dive into what the "Know, Like, and Trust Factor" actually is, how to use it in your content marketing, and how it can help grow your social following and clientele. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    The 5 Unique Actions That Gave Me Confidence to Quit My Corporate Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 33:02


    In this episode, I outline the 5 crazy, unique (and a little odd) things I did to help me have the confidence to leave my corporate career as a marketing exec. Tune in to learn the five things and maybe even give you some ideas on how to boost your confidence as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    Content, Confidence, and Niching for Your Coaching Business's Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 23:27


    In today's episode, we chat about the importance of niching your audience if you're a coach who wants to make an impact. Discover the 3 elements of content marketing, unlock what are the crucial elements to consider while niching, and learn more about how the Content Cure can help you take your confidence, content, and coaching business to the next level. Tune in today. http://contentcure.taylorproctor.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    How Black and White Thinking Limits Your Growth and Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 11:31


    In this episode, I share how over the years, I've come to learn just how much I was limiting myself with Black and White thinking. I would stall myself out on decisions and choices because I was worried that there were only right, wrong, good, bad, black, or white options. Now, I've learned that every choice, in every situation, there are opportunities to learn and to grow. And that no matter what I pick or how I decide, it's going to be the best choice for me — which has helped me move forward and significantly grow my confidence. Turn in to learn more and see if you've been limiting yourself and your business with black and white thinking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    My Year Recovering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 21:51


    Tune is as I explain why I took a year off, what I learned in the process, and the new direction of my business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/creatingwithconfidence/message

    HOW TO STOP BEING AFRAID OF FAILURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 18:30


    In this episode, I share two key things you can do, right now and very easily, to stop being afraid of failure and to move towards a happier life. Tune in to learn more and to overcome your fear of failure today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    ARE YOU WORTHY OF HAPPINESS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 13:59


    If you've tried all the happiness stuff and seem to be hitting a wall, there's one question you need to ask yourself. Breaking down why you belief you may not be worthy of happiness can unlock why you need to forgive yourself to fully step into happiness abound. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    GETTING REAL WITH YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 11:56


    In this episode, I share my current struggles with my happiness, and how I also share how I choose to opt-out of anger and entitlement. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    FEEL HAPPIER WITH NO NETFLIX NOVEMBER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 20:11


    In this episode, I share my story of the first time I did the No Netflix November Challenge and how it changed my life in so many positive and happier ways. Tune in to learn more about this FREE challenge and join us in the Facebook book group to participate (https://www.facebook.com/groups/happinessabounders). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

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    DEFINING HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 15:56


    In this episode, I share how one of the first steps to being happier is to define what it means to you. Tune in to learn my personal definition and to uncover yours. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    CHAOS IN YOUR BRAIN — HOW TO CALM DOWN TO LEVEL UP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 14:16


    In this episode, I share the key differences between when we allow chaos, and when we have permission to focus. I also outline 3 things you can do to calm down your brain right away. Tune in to learn more. This episode is sponsored by YourHappyScore.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR HAPPINESS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 9:06


    In this episode, I share 3 things you need to know if you think you don't have time for happiness. I see so many people lie to themselves about whether they are happy or not and then tell themselves they don't have time to invest in their happiness because x, y, or z is too hectic right now or it's the holidays. Don't you deserve to be happy regardless of what's going on? You can have daily happiness for less than 15-minutes a day! Stop kidding yourself and start looking at how you can be happier by tuning in. Discover your happy score at yourhappyscore.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    WHY YOU NEED TO FEEL AND ACCEPT YOUR NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 19:16


    In this episode, we have a lot of exciting announcements and also discuss why it’s important to understand and feel negative emotions so we can be happier. Tune in to learn more about my story of overcoming anger, shame, and guilt and to explore how, with emotional management vs compaction, you are capable of happiness abound. Sign up for the book club here: https://bookclub.happinessabound.com Discover your happy score: http://yourhappyscore.happinessabound.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    THREE EMOTIONAL HAPPINESS HABITS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 25:49


    What are emotional habits and how do they contribute to your daily happiness? Tune in to learn the answer as well as learn my top three emotional happiness habits and how to integrate them into your life right away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    YOU DON'T HAVE TO OVERHAUL YOUR LIFE TO BE HAPPY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 12:02


    In this episode, I share the common belief that we have to uproot and overhaul our whole life if we want to be happy. Then I go into how that is not the case and how that belief is one of the biggest reasons we don’t take the steps towards a happier life for ourselves. Tune in to learn more about this lie and how you can be happy without having to start everything over. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    THIS IS YOUR MOMENT TO TAKE ACTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 13:56


    In this episode, I explore how this is the moment for you to take action. To stop pretending you’ve “tried everything” and to actually take action to transform your life into the one you want it to be. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    HOW BEING HAPPIER HELPED ME GET TWO LIMITED-EDITION PORSCHES IN ONE WEEK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 28:24


    Success doesn’t equal happiness but happiness can help you achieve the successes you want! Tune in to hear the story of how I got happier and the mindset shifts I had in order to buy (in cash) not just one, but TWO, limited-edition Porsches (my dream car) in the span of a week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    THE REASON WHY YOU CAN'T GET IT TOGETHER

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 11:47


    In this episode, I share the reason why you can’t seem to get it together, no matter how hard you try. Sure, you have all the information and the resources but why can’t you maintain the habit or do the things you want to do? Tune in to learn what’s holding you back and how you can change it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    SMALL CHANGES VS LARGE EXPECTATIONS IS THE KEY TO LASTING HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 13:48


    I share how we tend to think that change needs to be large and sweeping to be impactful and meaningful. In truth, that expectation sets us up for failure and unhappiness. Learn more about this mindset and how to implement small changes instead, in today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    Happiness Habits: Don't Fall Off The Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 12:45


    In this episode, I share how, when I don't do my happiness habits, I'm not happy! (Go figure.) I share my top three non-negotiable habits and encourage you to explore your own happiness routines as well. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    IS THIS BELIEF KEEPING YOU FROM HAPPINESS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 9:56


    In this episode, we explore the belief that is keeping you from happiness. Tune in to discover the belief today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    NOW IS THE TIME TO FOCUS ON YOUR HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 12:14


    In this episode, I explore the idea of it being appropriate to focus on our happiness during trying times. Tune in as I share my perspective and encourage you to uncover your current beliefs and mindsets surrounding your happiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    MY HAPPINESS JOURNEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 20:19


    In this episode, I share my happiness journey with you in hopes that if you are feeling the way I felt — angry, broken, afraid — that you can find inspiration in my story and remember that you are capable of happiness abound. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

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    YOU CHOOSE HOW YOU EXPERIENCE A SITUATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 9:13


    In today’s show, I share a concept that is especially relevant in these times of COVID-19, and that’s the idea that you choose how you experience a situation. You choose if it’s going to be the worst or the best thing to ever happen to you. Tune in to learn more and to take a look at what you’ve been choosing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    WHY DOES HAPPINESS FEEL SO HARD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 18:13


    In today’s episode, I unravel the question of why happiness feels so hard. I break down the thought patterns, habits, and mindsets that trick us into thinking happiness is hard when it actually can be quite easy. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    ARE YOU ADDICTED TO DISTRACTION?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 15:41


    In today’s episode, I ask the tough question, “Are you addicted to distraction?” Tune in as I dive into what an addiction to distraction looks and feels like as well as what we can do to combat the addiction and take back control of our lives and happiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    USING THE 3-C CYCLE TO MOVE YOUR LIFE FORWARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 12:44


    In this episode, I review the 3-C Cycle and how, if we get caught in the first phase (consumption), we can feel lost, hopeless, and stagnant. Learn about the other Cs and how they can help you progress your life forward, as well as feel happier, by tuning in today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THESE 10 DAILY HABITS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 15:29


    In this episode, I outline the ten daily habits I have integrated into my routine and how they have transformed my life. Pick the top three from this list that speak to you and try them yourself! You’ll see things start to shift in a more positive and happier direction. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    HOW I COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF 75 HARD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 22:07


    In this episode, I share my journey of not only completing Phase 1 of 75 Hard (#75Hard) but also the additional phases that lead up to one full year, 365 days, of the challenge. 75 Hard is a mental toughness challenge set by business owner, podcaster, and coach Andy Frisella on his podcast in 2019. It comprises of several daily tasks, that if done every day for 75 days (phase one), will change your life and mental toughness. In today’s episode, I share the two biggest keys to successfully completing 75 Hard and all its additional phases. You can get the tracker I use by joining my Facebook group, Happiness Abounders or by emailing me directly at taylor @ happinessabound.com. If you’d like to join the Personal Development Book Club presented by Happiness Abound, visit bookclub.happinessabound.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    We *ALL* Deserve to Have Happiness Abound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 3:15


    My life has been greatly influenced for the better the amazing People of Color I knew/know. This is my plea for us to take action so we can move past racism and into a world where we are able to have happiness abound. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

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    PIVOTING TO REMEMBER WHAT HAPPINESS MEANS TO YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 11:05


    Today I share one of my favorite words, “pivot.” and how it’s up to us to pivot in uncertain times, staying strong in our purpose and vision while working around obstacles to find the opportunity. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    THE 6 ACTIONS YOU'RE USING TO AVOID LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 11:52


    In this episode, I highlight the 6 actions we take that indicate we want to avoid our emotions and our lives. Without awareness, we can’t make the choice to do something different and to manage our emotions. Tune in to learn more and visit https://www.happinessabound.com/clear to download the CLEAR method for the next steps of emotional management. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    STOP THINKING I'LL BE HAPPY WHEN... AND EXPLORE HOW YOU CAN BE HAPPY NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 11:53


    In this episode, I share how we all have a mindset of, “I’ll be happy when…” vs. being happy in our circumstances now. We don’t have to wait for the project to be completed or that business contract to land. We don’t have to wait for Coronavirus quarantines to be over or until the market is back up. We can choose to be happy now. Tune in to learn more and to learn how. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    KNOWING ISN'T HALF THE BATTLE BUT TAKING ACTION IS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 11:54


    In this episode, I call us out on our crap and discuss how knowing what we need to do isn’t doing it and how we let our excuses run wild instead of going after our happiness and dreams. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    3 EXERCISES TO REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 11:53


    In this episode, I share three exercises that you can do to help reduce stress and anxiety, especially during times where you feel out of control or overwhelmed. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    DO YOU HAVE THE QUALITIES OF YOUR WORST BOSS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 11:48


    Yes, you read the title right. Do you have the qualities of your worst boss when it comes to leadership of your own life? Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    A TECHNIQUE TO MANAGE YOUR EMOTIONS AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 21:17


    Today I breakdown the CLEAR model for managing emotions and that negative little voice in our head. I share a personal story about how the in the best and the worst of times, our thoughts and emotions can be the same. Tune in to learn more. Get a template to work through the CLEAR model by joining the Happiness Abounders Facebook Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    A SIMPLE, YET IMPORTANT, TACTIC TO BE HAPPIER: DECLARATIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 23:15


    In this episode, I do a fast deep dive into the importance of declarations and how to create a custom one just for you. Tune in to learn about how declarations work, how simple they are, and how they can help you be happier, starting today. Download a free guide to creating your declaration by joining the Happiness Abounders Facebook group. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    CREATING A VISION FOR ALL COMPONENTS OF YOUR LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 23:05


    In this episode, I walk us through the core components of our lives and how we should strive to ensure our larger vision accounts for each one. Tune in to discover the 7 components and how to integrate them into your larger life vision. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    75 HARD, A TRACKING MINDSET, AND GETTING YOUR GOALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 25:16


    In this episode, I explain the importance of having a tracking mindset to help you build evidence and achieve your goals. I share how tracking and reporting was the saving grace to my finishing 75 Hard (foundation and phase one) and how without it, our likelihood to achieve goals is slim. Tune in to learn more and get your own free tracker template by joining the Happiness Abounders group on Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    LEADERSHIP IN YOUR OWN LIFE TO REACH YOUR ULTIMATE GOALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 19:27


    In this episode, I share a personal story of having to say no to something for 2 years until it was the right time to achieve that goal. To say no, I had to have leadership over myself and the power to say no to escapism and giving up my dreams. Tune in to learn more and to look at the concept of self-leadership in your own life and goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    DEFINING YOUR VALUES FOR A HAPPIER LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 19:06


    In this episode, we kick off 2020 by digging deep into your core values, understanding that without knowing them, you risk being out of alignment and unhappy. Tune in to learn more and get the fee accompanying workbook by joining the Happiness Abounders Facebook Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    THE SINGLE THING THAT TOOK MY HAPPINESS TO NEW LEVELS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 11:51


    Today, as we celebrate episode 500, I share the single thing that took my from happy to HAPPY. Tune in to learn what the single thing was and how it has transformed so many things for me. Don’t forget to join the Happiness Abounders Facebook group to chat with me, ask questions, and engage in amazing happiness conversations. https://www.facebook.com/groups/happinessabounders/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    CONTINUING YOUR HAPPINESS EDUCATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 11:45


    Today, I share how we need to continue to educate ourselves on the four components of the happiness framework to simply work towards being happier. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    FACT: YOU WON'T ALWAYS BE HAPPY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 11:34


    Today I share the hard fact that regardless of where you are in your happiness journey, you won’t always be happy. And the second you realize that, the second the pressure comes off and you can, in fact, be happier. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    ASKING WHAT YOU CAN LEARN VS WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 5:45


    In this episode, I share how to expand our happiness, we must start by asking the right questions. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

    CHOOSING HAPPINESS EVERY DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 10:52


    Today, I go back to the basics of happiness, starting with the choice we make in each situation of our lives. Tune in to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happinessabound/message

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