And just like that… I’m another year older. For some reason, I don’t make a big deal of my birthday. I don’t know what it is. I guess it’s because I’m a pretty low-key chica. As simple as it sounds, I’m just happy to be here another year. I’m 39 today and inching really close to the big 4-0! Wow! The last time I made a big deal of my birthday, I went to Paris to turn 30 and ended up engaged. I think 40 will be the next big deal birthday for me.
Here’s a few things I’ve learned over the last 39 years…
We all get more than One Act – There are so many things that change us as women. If you get married, that last name change can do something to your identity. Once you have children, there’s another switch up to your identity. Have another child, become a stay at home mom and the identity shifts just keep coming. That’s been my story. What I’ve learned is that all of these changes are really just opportunities to peel back layers. Under those layers, I re-discover parts of myself that I’d forgotten about while still making the transition into a better version of me.
Big risks do pay off – Leaving my safe TV job to move to L.A. and go for my dream of a career in entertainment TV was crazy. I can admit that now. Coming here with literally nothing but my dreams was risky. The time I spent working my butt off to reach my dream convinced me that I can do anything I set out to do. The hunger of starting from zero all over again just made me that much more determined and ambitious. The risk to come here paid off career wise and life wise.
Kids change things…for the better – Having my kids has been a huge factor in my persistance to chase my dreams. I really believe in being a role model for them of what’s possible. Their take on the world is inspiring. Sure, they’re naive, but it’s also refreshing to be so whimsical and full of joy. I borrow that from them as much as possible.
If you say it, you gotta do it! – I pushed through my comfort zone a few weeks ago and did my first vlog. You all were SUPER supportive. As I encourage you to move beyond your comfort zones, it’s only fair that I do the same. In that vlog, I mentioned that I’d be doing a webinar next. Well, I’m pushing through with that one too. My first webinar is this Saturday!!! Whoot!
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Indeed, you will continue to grow and change as you finally move into your 40’s and beyond. Life will change in ways you will not dream of. Continue to keep an open mind, and practice that “moving out of your comfort zone”. As you grow older, forcing yourself to be uncomfortable becomes more and more a necessity.
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Happy Birthday! I also like to do big things for my big birthdays, I turned 40 in London so everyone would ask how London was, not how being 40 was- ha ha.
Congrats on your webinar too, you got this!
Happy Birthday to you! Each year I set new goals and that is my birthday gift to myself..when I complete each one I am happy. You making 40 look like 20 you go girl
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Birthdays are great. In fact, I heard that Birthdays are good for your health. The more you have, the longer you live ;). I breezed through my 40’s and am enjoying my 50’s.
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Having kids is the best thing in the world and yes, they change everything in the very best possible way.
Happy Birthday! These are some great insights. Looking forward to your big birthday plans for 40.
This is really inspiring! Happy Birthday! I love that you’re still learning and discovering things about yourself.
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Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Well happy Birthday to you. It is really neat sometimes to look back over the years and see how much we have grown.
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Girl, you are looking fabulous, FLY and fierce for almost 40! Happy belated birthday. I really love these lessons learned and can totally relate.
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Happy 39! I love the things that you learned, especially the one about having children. Life can get pretty uncertain and all of a sudden when you have kids, you have goals, you’re thinking of the future, etc.
Happy 39th to you! Always remember, life begins at 40! 🙂
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Happy birthday! Every year on my birthday, I get a wellness check up. It is my gift to myself. I would rather sit and wait in a doctor’s office, get lab tests done and get a clean bill of health rather than sitting in a salon, having my hair and nails done.
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Hope you had an awesome birthday! I’m the same way sometimes. I don’t make a big deal about it lol. And congrats on your first webinar!
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Happy Birthday!
Great insights! I don’t make a big deal about birthdays. I just turned 30 in July. I don’t really do much every year, except set accomplishments I’d like to achieve for myself.
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Happy Birthday to you. 🙂 I don’t make a big deal of my birthday either, though I do like to be acknowledged/remembered by my loved ones on the day. Makes me feel loved and special. ‘grats too on a successful vlog!
I love what you have learned. It seems like you’re taking life’s lessons in stride! Happy Birthday 🙂
Love this! I don’t generally do much for my birthdays, but they are good for forcing you to reflect. I absolutely agree with all of your insights. My son has been the reason I have taken risks and pushed myself out of my comfort zone.
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I don’t think I’ll ever actually enjoy my birthday, but I do enjoy getting wiser as I age.
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Wishing you a happy birthday! Growing old ain’t so bad once you’ve realized how far you’ve come in life.
You look good for 39. Happy Birthday! Congratulations on launching your 1st vlog.
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great reflection. I will be 33 in December. I personally think life gets better as you get older. Embrace it!
Happy Birthday, I turned 35 and felt like I was going to have a mid-life crisis. Glad you took yours in stride.
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Happy Birthday! I just turned 39 a few days ago as well. I have definitely been learning that big risks are worth it and can pay off.
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I am about to turn 40 in a few months,and I feel like I have lived a bunch of different lives and it keeps getting better – especially with kids!
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Happy birthday! These are some great thoughts on how we move along through life. My kids play a major role too in changing things, but yes for the better. Congratulations on your first Vlog!!
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Happy Belated Birthday, 39 looks good on you. I can totally relate to the layers and I love that you call it rediscovery.
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Did you say 39? You look awesome… Over the years us women do go through w hole lot of changes that forces us to rediscovering ourselves.
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I am learning to take leaps of faith and to look to my hubby and kids for motivation and support…no #superwomansyndrome here…
Happy Birthday! I remember a few months before turning the big 4-0 last year, I was nostalgic, nervous and ready to kick some butt!
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Happy birthday! I always say that every birthday is a blessing and should be celebrated! Perfect time to reflect on how much you’ve changed for the better!
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Happy Birthday! I am with you, I don’t make a big deal about my birthday at all. Usually my hubby and kids make a big deal about it and I treat it like just another day.
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Great reflections and congrats on the Webinar! I’ve been working on my webinar, and I’m super nervous, but I need to do it!
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It wasn’t as bad as I thought. I’m looking forward to the next one. You can do it!!! 🙂
Happy Birthday lady. Glad you took the risk and it paid off. Enjoy your personal new year and yes to the blog. I must check it out.
Happy birthday! Congrats on the vlog and webinar. You are exactly right about stepping out your comfort zone. Making big changes yields big results. Thanks for sharing your story.
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It is ALL about the push through. Fear and uncertainty have certainly kept me from moving forward more times than I care to admit but I’m moving full steam ahead nowadays! Thanks for sharing your struggles!
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Happy belated birthday. I turned the 41 this year and I am shocked that I am that old already. I am trying to step out of my comfort zone and make my first vlog too.
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