Valery Satterwhite

When we're not in touch with who we really are, what will give us meaning and purpose in the life we live we end up an empty shadow of ourselves. Unless we align with what we value and express our truth we will be forever searching in all the wrong places for love, belonging and connection - just like Alfie.

You married until death do you part. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, you're knocked on your ass by a divorce. Many first wives are angry, vindictive and scared as they first look a future landscape they didn't plan on and being single again. Here's how to rise above.

If Hollywood knows anything it knows its all about a story well told. And the key to any good story is authenticity. Your purpose is to fully express a story well told. Your story. And that story is yours alone. In that story you are the writer, director, producer and star. Here's how to be a story well told using the Hollywood formula for success.

If we've lived out from under the bed at all we've experienced the out of control control freak from time to time. Control freaks find comfort in control, that's why control freaks are over-the-top freaky about controlling you and everything else in their environment. Here are some tips to thrive in a control freak environment, even if the control freak is you.

Your insecurity is real. The reasons for your insecurity probably aren't. They're based on your personal view of your situation and you've got some schmutz on your lens clouding up your vision. Here's how to be secure in your insecurity.

Resentment's bitterness and anger threatens to turn you into a flaming rage-oholic if you can't get a grip on it long enough to release its poison. You've already learned bitching, complaining and blaming doesn't work. Revenge will get you nowhere fast. Learn how to transform resentment into contentment.

There are sources of inspiration all around you, even in the lyrics of your favorite MP3s. Be open to your messages of wisdom, especially the ones that touch your heart and are remembered. Trust and act upon them.

You're angry. Royally pissed off some, or most, of the time. You were not supposed to be divorced. Especially not at this age - after everything you've been through. You're knocked on your ass, want to get up and move on but can't. Here are 3 tips to help you deal with divorce drama and pain.

This year, instead of making resolutions that are broken within weeks, muster up your moxie to hold yourself accountable to your excellence. This week's article teaches you the three steps necessary to do just that.

There are sources of inspiration all around you, even in the lyrics of your favorite MP3s. Be open to your messages of wisdom, especially the ones that touch your heart and are remembered. Trust and act upon them.