Meghan Markle has turned 40 years old. We know it’s hard to believe. To say the least, a lot has changed in the last year. She’s now a mother of two, in addition to residing in California as a non-senior member of the royal family.

But then again, the Duchess of Sussex has never been your average royal. How about this as an example? She isn’t frightened to express herself. We can all learn a thing or two from the Duchess of Sussex, whether it’s about women’s rights, falling in love with Prince Harry, or discovering ourselves. Here are five of Meghan Markle’s quotes that are sure to motivate you.

1. “Take everything with a grain of salt, and maintain a sense of balance in your life. Take a walk during your lunch hour to obtain some fresh air. You don’t have to turn your life into work. For myself, I need to find that balance as well… I believe you must set aside time for yourself so that work does not become your whole focus.” — Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle

2. “All we have to do now is be kinder to ourselves. Consider how much better off we’d be if we treated ourselves as if we were our closest friends.” The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle

3. “I think recognising your worth is the most important component of being a women leader at the business, at home, or anywhere else.” — Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle

4. “When girls are given the skills they need to achieve, they can build extraordinary futures for themselves and others around them.” – Meghan Markle

5. “Everyone should be able to acquire the education they desire, but more crucially, the education they are entitled to receive. This is very important for women and girls in poor countries.” – Meghan Markle