It’s my birthday week, and I’ve been thinking about something that makes me laugh: this persistent myth that our best years somehow end up in our rearview mirror.

You know what I mean – those subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages that suggest life peaks at some magical age, and then it’s all downhill from there. 

Well, I’ve got news for anyone pushing that narrative: I’m not buying it. Not even a little bit.

I’m convinced my best years are still ahead of me. Here’s the catch, though – this isn’t just positive thinking or birthday wishful dreaming. I know that making this true requires action. You can’t coast into your best life while stuck in comfortable routines.

That’s why I’m a big believer in regularly shaking things up. Think about it: when was the last time something amazing happened while you were following the same old pattern? 

Life’s magic tends to appear when we step out of our comfort zones – when we try that unusual dish on the menu, book that spontaneous trip, or rock that bold outfit we’ve been nervous to wear.

The math is simple: if you want different results, you need different actions. Stagnation is the enemy of growth, and I refuse to let my life become a rerun of yesterday’s episodes.

In this week’s podcast, I share three ways I’m shaking up the status quo and explain why these small disruptions can lead to major breakthroughs. After all, you can’t write a new chapter while reading the same old page.

Here’s to getting older and getting bolder!

The Art of Disruption

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. 

~ Henry Ford

Life has a sneaky way of settling into patterns. We find our comfortable groove, and before we know it, that groove becomes a rut. The beautiful truth about disruption? It’s not about creating chaos – it’s about creating possibility.

Think of your life as a snow globe. Sometimes, the most magical moments happen when someone gives it a gentle shake. Those floating pieces? They’re opportunities waiting to land in new and unexpected places.

Your invitation this week: Seek out the unfamiliar. Let yourself be delightfully surprised by the magic that unfolds when you dare to do things differently.

The Shake-Up List: 99 Daring Ways to Do Life Differently

I’ve always believed that life becomes magical when we dare to do things differently. That’s why I created this collection of 99 ways to disrupt your daily patterns and invite possibility into your life.

From sending yourself flowers to hosting an impromptu dinner party to taking a dance class that makes you move in entirely new ways – each suggestion is designed to spark joy and create momentum in your life. Consider it your personal playbook for elegant disruption.

3 Ways I’m Shaking Up My Life This Year

In this birthday week episode, I pull back the curtain on three bold changes I’m making. We’ll explore the art of moving beyond comfort zones and how to embrace change with style and grace.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in a pattern or simply ready for something new, this conversation will inspire you to make your own elegant disruptions. After all, life’s too short for the same old, same old.