You get up in the morning and drag your ass to the bathroom trying to work out the stiffness that has settled into your body overnight. You do what you need to do, go to the sink to wash your hands, and look in the mirror.

Some of us long to be a rock star, dancer, writer or (insert so-called “crazy” idea here) but would never think of voicing our dreams out loud, let alone taking the leap. We present ourselves as less than who we really are so we don’t draw attention to our uniqueness.

Why is it that when women reach a certain age, they feel that all their life experiences, knowledge and life lessons are suddenly considered null and void?

You should get rid of anything in your home that doesn’t contribute to your life or that doesn’t bring you joy; everything else drains your energy.

Can the same thing be said about the people in our lives?

We really do get to create the soundtrack of our lives. Make sure yours isn’t a sad one.

What’s on your playlist?

You can’t believe the future you envisioned is gone. Maybe you lost your job, your relationship is over, you’ve suffered a devastating financial set-back, or experienced some other life-altering trauma. Now what?

It’s strange that we can feel so much love for the younger version of ourselves but not the current version; they are one in the same. As I write this, it occurs to me that maybe I have more to learn from the younger me than she does from the current me.

Did you ever have one of those days when it feels like everything you touch turns to shit? It feels like nothing is going your way, you have this black cloud hanging over your head, and you end up thinking, “And the hits just keep on coming!”.