Ever feel like you're the star of your own personal sitcom, and the writers just love throwing awkward plot twists your way? What if you could turn those cringeworthy moments into your own stand-up comedy costume party special? Part “The Masked Singer” part “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”

Picture this:

You're invited to the most epic costume party ever, and the theme is to improvise and become "Who You Want to Be." No limits – you could be a world-saving superhero, a calming Zen Buddhist Master or a majestic, glitter-covered unicorn.

It's the same with real life – every moment gives you the chance to craft who you are and who you want to become.

We've all met those people stuck forever in “The Grumpy Old Troll” costume, blaming the world for their woes. They whine and complain about bad food, horrible bosses, and anything else that gets in their way. This costume is a lousy choice. It is ill-fitting and no one is going to give you their vote for “Best Costume.”

The good news is that you have the power to change your outfit. Think of it like this: life is your costume party, and you get to be the head designer.

Ditch “The Grumpy Old Troll” suit and imagine yourself as the master of your emotions. Would you waste energy freaking out about spilled coffee or that annoying coworker with the passive-aggressive emails? Nope! You'd be rocking your "Zen Buddhist Master" outfit, sipping tea and radiating serenity.

Don't waste time wearing the beige sweatpants of boredom. Embrace the glittery jumpsuit of “The Sparkly Unicorn.” And don’t be the one who ruins days, be “The Day-Saving Superhero” who wears a vibrant cape of laughter!

Choose reactions that make you light up – giggle at your own clumsy moments, offer a genuine compliment, or find ridiculous absurdity in awkward encounters. Life's too short (and too important) to be “The Grumpy Old Troll” forever. Be the dazzling headliner of this crazy costume party, and show the world the brilliant, vibrant version of you.

So shine bright, embrace the absurd, and design a "you" that sparks joy every single day in your own special way. 🙂