I've always thought that success was measured in the amount of money someone makes, the career path that they have chosen, or the amount of awards that they have earned... When you think of success, do you think of yourself measuring up? Have you been successful? Over the years my definition of success has changed a bit. I found myself questioning my life and my career choices, the amount of money I had earned. I have been working as an Actress for years but hadn't made it "BIG" in my career, I haven't had my big break yet! I would get on social media and compare myself to other women and feel like I didn't quite measure up. I went to a networking event a couple of years ago and I had a woman ask me what made me successful. I remember thinking, "Oh, Good Lord! I've changed like 6 diapers today, done a load of dishes, and I made a dozen cookies for my daughters class party, and managed to make it here on time, What else can I say?" I really wanted to alter my story a bit but found myself telling her exactly what my day held and she said, "Well! You've done more than I did this week!" I chuckled and went about the night but found myself thinking about this the rest of the week. Maybe, what I had thought defined success was just that, a thought. Success isn't measured by the amount of money we make, the number of awards on our mantle, or a title. Success is about how we feel, the way we make other people feel, and the endless amount of hugs our 3 year old gives us when we walk in the door! It's all about perspective. Sure it would be nice to hold that academy award but at the end of the day what makes me smile is the fact that I have 2 children and a husband that love me dearly. Take a moment and reflect on what makes you happy tonight, what makes you smile? Did you make someone else smile maybe? Did you run your child back and forth to practices and meets? Did you cook a dinner for your family? THAT is what makes you successful! You rock! Katrina