The birthday post photo opps will abound. Do something that scares you. Start this new trip around the sun with a bang—and remind yourself that you can do hard things. Pick a fear and conquer it ...

"Often thought of as an 'office birthday party' icon ... That's not to say you won't need a little extra cleverness to pull things off, because you do have a lot of ground to cover.

They explained: “Lola's used to give away a 9-inch free cake, but now they only give away a cupcake. “Which is still fantastic, but you've got to pick this up on your actual birthday.” ...