Very Best of Living

Taylor and Cathy provide practical steps for becoming more charactered. They explain how to assess yourself as you are today and identify limitations. These limitations can be used to set goals and become more charactered. They also discuss the benefit of asking others for feedback. Exercise: -          What are the things that prevent me from living life more abundantly? -          What would mak...

Taylor and Cathy discuss pain and hurt as an opportunity for growth. Taylor explains how to move through difficult events without ignoring the emotion behind them. Each color handles these “gray sky moments” differently. Exercise: -          What are the “hurts” that have impacted the quality of your life? -          How can you embrace the hurt and make it something positive in your life moving f...

Taylor and Cathy discuss boundaries. When executed appropriately, setting boundaries can provide freedom and opportunity. Taylor and Cathy respond to a question posed by a listener. They discuss emotions around boundaries, big “T” truths, changing your environment like a coffee bean, and much more.   Upcoming EVENT Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, October 12th-13th. Contact O...

Taylor and Cathy discuss a variety of topics around being accountable. Topics include the social trends of today, “quiet quitting,” changes in customer service, rationalization of  behavior, anxiety, and lifting others. Upcoming EVENT Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, October 12th-13th. Contact Owen for details at Owen@TaylorHartman.com Take the Personality and Character Profi...

Cathy asks Taylor a variety of questions. Topics include mental health myths, core values, achieving true accountability, wanting to be another color, personalizing injustice, resolving trauma, and the keys to giving and receiving feedback.  Upcoming EVENT- Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, October 12th-13th. Contact Owen for details at Owen@TaylorHartman.com Take the Personal...

Taylor and Cathy continue the discussion on perspective. They explore the importance of purpose and personal responsibility and their role in a healthy perspective. Exercise: -          What’s working in my life? What’s not working? And what’s my role? Upcoming EVENT- Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, October 12th-13th. Contact Owen for details at Owen@TaylorHartman.com Take t...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the importance of perspective. Life brings ups and downs but how we perceive those events can determine their effect on our lives.  They also discuss personal growth as a life-long process.   Upcoming EVENT- Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, October 12th-13th. Contact Owen for details at Owen@TaylorHartman.com Take the Personality and Character Profile...

What you put your energy towards creates the weather in your head and the direction of your life. Taylor and Cathy discuss this concept using a song from Les Miserables , “One Day More.” Topics include wanting others to win, getting to know yourself so that you can get over yourself, and choosing the person you want to be. Upcoming EVENT-  Taylor is hosting Train-the-Trainer in Salt Lake City, Oct...

Taylor and Cathy answer questions from listeners. They discuss how relationships have changed over the past 50 years and the role of social media. Taylor explains why people sometimes treat their spouses worse than other people in their lives. Lastly, they address the topic of freedom versus security in relationships. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send question...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the topic of remarriage after the death of a spouse or a divorce. They dive into why people chose or chose not to marry again. If choosing to remarry, Taylor explains the process of finding a compatible partner and provides important points for consideration. The following are questions for reflection. -          What did I love most about marriage? -          What did I b...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the idea of wanting someone as they are versus wanting the idea of someone. Taylor provides practical steps and opportunities for reflection for both those that are unwanted in their relationships and those that do not want their partners. He discusses what it means to be “wantable” and how each side can take steps to better their situation. Taylor presents the concept of...

Taylor shares details of his recent trip to Scotland and London. He and Cathy discuss the benefits of travel and other new experiences on awareness and perception. Self-criticism and self-compassion are also discussed. Events for August 5th, 2022: Parenting Retreat           Friday, August 5th from 5-9pm and Saturday, August 6th from 10am-4pm           $275           Held in Big Cottonwood Canyon...

Taylor and Cathy discuss truths that make or break a person's quality of life. Some of these truths include valuing who you are simply because you exist, prioritizing internal vs external locus, accepting that you impact those around you, and realizing that it's not all about you.   Exercise:  - What makes me who I am?  - What rules do I live by that make my life what it is?  - Are they...

Taylor and Cathy discuss change. They explore how each of the colors experience change differently. Other topics include steps for making change, a growth mindset, and the importance of changing yourself and not those around you. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in...

Taylor and Cathy discuss how our choices affect our destiny. They explain how to know yourself and honor yourself in making choices and how to learn from choices you’ve made in the past. Exercise: -          Examine some of the choices you are making and the reasons behind them. -          Pick 3-4 tasks or practices to incorporate into your life that bring peace. Make them simple tasks that you a...

Cathy and Taylor discuss the concept that it is only possible to live happily every after one day at a time. They explore the best daily practices for a joyful and balanced life. Topics include security, humility, growth, and how to harness emotions while maintaining a forward momentum in life. Exercise:  What attributes or qualities have I added to my life that are different than what I came with...

Taylor and Cathy discuss burdens. Sometimes things that are considered burdens can bring unexpected benefits. One important factor is how we view those challenges in our lives. Exercise: -          What are the 3 great burdens or challenges in your life? -          What was a positive outcome from each? What was something learned or gained?   Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHa...

Dating to Marry Taylor and Cathy answer a question from a listener. They explain what it means to “date to marry” and what to look for when choosing a partner. Taylor shares how each color handles dating, what a healthy relationship looks like, and the importance of knowing your own values. Things to think about: -          What do I bring to the relationship? -          What do I want my partner...

Taylor and Cathy discuss a “life reset.”   Taylor describes a life reset as a way to get back the quality of life you desire once it has been lost. Taylor outlines how to do this in 5 steps. 1-      Ask yourself, what am I going to hold myself accountable to? 2-      What am I going to start doing? 3-      Create a routine. 4-      Celebrate the change. 5-      Express gratitude.   Take the Person...

Taylor and Cathy discuss mental health. Taylor shares what it means to have good mental health and covers topics such as mindset, adaptability, and perfectionism. Questions for reflection: 1)      How do you make people feel? 2)      What do you do that’s meaningful for you? 3)      Are you looking outward or inward? 4)      Are you abundant or scarce? Take the Personality and Character Profiles a...

Taylor shares his recent experience being hospitalized and having people care for him. He and Cathy explore what love looks like and how to turn routine tasks into acts of compassions. They discuss the use of boundaries and how motive may play a role in whether they are effective.    Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Check out the Bloom Workbook for adolescents. Us...

Taylor and Cathy discuss a variety of topics around self-improvement. Areas of discussion include knowing yourself, achieving your goals, improving your relationships, spotting narcissism, combatting anxiety and depression, and adapting to change. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com...

Taylor and Cathy discuss an excerpt from the book Cutting for Stone ­by Abraham Verghese.  A dying man says the 3 things most important to him are learning, loving, and legacy. Taylor explores each of these concepts and covers topics such as exporting love, perfectionism, and writing your own story. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to T...

Taylor and Cathy explore the concept of success. They discuss contributing factors such as humility, gratitude, forgiveness, and living a multi-faceted life. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in the subject line. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorH...

Taylor and Cathy discuss self-awareness and how to become more self-aware with practice. Questions for Reflection: -          What is it that makes me do what I do? -          How does what I do impact people around me? -          How do I impact myself by the things I say or think? Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartm...