The Book Every Burned-Out Woman Needs Right Now

It’s not often I read a book twice. But this summer? I needed a jolt. A little inspo. A reminder that life isn’t just about pushing through—it’s about plugging in.

And when I need that boost of high-vibe happiness, I always know who to turn to: Meaghan B. Murphy. She is sunshine in human form. Her tagline is literally “Have a Yay Day”—and trust me, she means it. She doesn’t just walk the walk; she skips it, sparkles it, and shares it with everyone around her.

I’m lucky enough to call Meaghan a close friend. But beyond being the ultimate hype girl, she’s also a brilliant writer, the Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day magazine, a mama to three awesome kiddos, and the kind of creative genius who can make even a Monday feel like a confetti cannon of possibility.

When I first read her book Your Fully Charged Life back when it launched, I devoured it. But this time, I didn’t just read it—I absorbed it. It hit different. Because I was in a different space. A little low on motivation, a little foggy on direction, and in desperate need of a reminder that joy is not something we wait around for—it’s something we build.

Here are just a few gems that lit me up this time around:

1. Start With One “Yay”

You don’t need a full-blown vision board to shift your energy. You just need one yay-worthy moment. One thing that brings joy. It could be blasting your favorite song (I’m partial to a little Maggie Rogers, thank you), dancing it out in your kitchen, or texting a friend something ridiculous just to make them laugh. Meaghan calls these “micro-joys,” and they matter big time.

2. Choose Energy, Even When You Don’t Feel It

Meaghan doesn’t sugarcoat life—she powers through it with a mindset shift. One of the book’s most powerful reminders? That energy is a choice. You don’t have to wait until you feel motivated. You can act your way into it. That might mean putting on real pants (gasp), taking a cold shower, or walking around the block with your shoulders back like you’re Beyoncé on a casual stroll. Move like someone who’s ready to show up—and your mind will catch up.

3. Gratitude is a Power Source

We’ve all heard it before: Gratitude changes everything. But Meaghan makes it feel doable. She suggests ending your day with a “Yay List”—three things, no matter how small, that made the day better. It rewires your brain to look for the good. And trust me, that shift is everything—especially on the days when it feels like nothing went right.

If you’re looking for a feel-good, science-backed, no-BS guide to getting out of your funk and into your power, Your Fully Charged Life might just be the spark you’re looking for.

You can find it wherever you buy your books—or borrow mine (but only if you promise to give it back, because I’m keeping this one on rotation).

Ready to feel fully charged?
Go grab your copy and start building your own Yay Day. And if you want more of Meaghan, check out her new substack column, The Fully Charged Minute.