So everyone, it was my birthday yesturday…………yes, I’m a Sagittarius!

Don’t know that I particularly like birthdays. I sort of lost interest after I turned 18…………..why????

Because as each birthday comes around it reminds me of the things I intended to do but hadn’t got around to.

Yesturday though, I had an epiphany (a ‘lightbulb’ moment) when I realised I had been looking at the ‘getting older’ thing all wrong.

I realised that I should be reflecting on all the things I HAVE achieved, not the things I havn’t got around to. When I sat down and thought about the things I’ve done since my last birthday………it really was quite impressive.

- I quit my stable executive job with car and petrol card for an unknown future
- I started my own Consultancy business
- My first book was published
- I joined TPN and launched Dead Serious
- I’ve had lots of articles published and have done the ‘touring around guest speaking’ thing

Really……….these are the major milestones I identified in a few seconds, but when I thought more deeply, I saw a whole range of achievements in relationships, both personal and professional. I have enjoyed another year of marriage to the most wonderful man in the world, have enjoyed watching my kids grow and blossom and have met and built relationships with a range of amazing people, who have guided, mentored and supported me.

SO…………the lesson in this?

Forget what you DIDN”T get done and focus on what you DID get done, and all of a sudden the passage of another year is a joyous thing, not something to grieve about. Sure my figure isn’t quite as alluring as it used to be………..but, I’m still in good shape for an ‘older chick’. Sure I’ve got a few more wrinkles………..but they’re ’smiley’ ones. Sure my hair colour has changed………….but I dye it all the time anyway.

I’m happy, healthy and surrounded by amazing people who love and support me………..so that passage of another year is a celebration…………..AND I INTEND TO CELEBRATE!!!!!!

So, have a drink for me and reflect on your achievements and be proud!

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