1. If you are going to cry over a man and you are wearing expensive mascara, he better be worth it.
  2. Know the value within yourself. This changes everything.
  3. You are surrounded by grace. Live like it.
  4. Chances are, you deserve more than you think you do.
  5. Allow others the freedom to be who they are trying to become.
  6. Kindness always trumps hate – even when hate is loud.
  7. If you need a hero, become one.
  8. Smile more.
  9. Pray more.
  10. You have a power inside of you that is bigger than anything you are facing. Own it.
  11. Exist on your own terms.
  12. Perfectionism is ridiculous.
  13. Every once in awhile – buy the shoes, eat the cake.
  14. Realize you are already more successful than you believe.
  15. Forget your age often.
  16. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.
  17. Let it go.
  18. Let go.
  19. If you like it, wear it.
  20. Confidence and kindness are a winning combo.
  21. Don’t forget to notice the effort of others.
  22. Your thoughts shape your future. Pay attention to them. Keep them in check.
  23. Have a collection of something.
  24. Don’t care what others think of you – good or bad.
  25. Nature heals. Pay it a visit often.
  26. Your soul will thank you for it.
  27. Make it a priority to get enough sleep.
  28. Fresh sheets are magic.
  29. Take an unknown road.
  30. Don’t be lazy. Embrace the challenge.
  31. Put your phone down when your loved ones enter the room.
  32. Be yourself. Unapologetically.
  33. Read a children’s book on occasion.
  34. Make your decisions out of love. Not fear. (Unless a bear is chasing you).
  35. The daily practice of gratitude can unlock a completely different perspective.
  36. Guard your time. It is a precious resource.
  37. Do what you need to do to make yourself happy.
  38. Don’t waste time on guilt or regret.
  39. Compete only with who you were yesterday.
  40. Trust me on the mascara thing. He probably isn’t worth it if he made you cry.

 

So, that’s basically what I know. So far. I cannot believe I am the big 4-0 today but I am honored to be here because when I was younger I always looked up to women who were 40-ish and carried themselves well while being stylish, graceful, and seemingly had it figured out. I doubt that I am stylish or graceful, and I don’t have it all figured out, but I sure love trying!

Here’s to us women trying to make a difference, big or small, while dancing through life with less fear and more ambition than we have ever possessed before! We are worth living lives that we absolutely are crazy about!

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