Don't take yourself too seriously. Know when to laugh at yourself, and find a way to laugh at obstacles that inevitably present themselves.

I have to live for me. I have to do what I need to do for me, and I have stopped concerning myself with what people say.

I meditate and pray all the time. The faith and respect that I have in the power of God in my life is what I've used to keep myself grounded, and it has allowed me to move away from the storms that were in my life.

I'm not sad at all about turning 40.

Growing older is not such a big deal for me, despite the fears that older actresses have in Hollywood. When I hit 40, for example, I didn't feel 40 - or whatever that is supposed to feel like.

Career is important, but nothing really supersedes my roles as a mother.

The first step is clearly defining what it is you're after, because without knowing that, you'll never get it.