Hilary Seabrook - writer, podcaster, musician

When you get out of bed in the morning, what is it that makes you lift your head from the pillow? In truth, for most of us, it's providing a roof over our loved ones' heads, but for some of us, it's a genuine passion for how we earn that money. If you're one of the unlucky ones, then at least you know you're doing the right thing. If, like me, you have such a passion for your work that it feels like fun, then enjoy it. Celebrate following your dream. And share your passion. We don't buy products from companies. We buy them from people. If someone manages to sell you a new car when you went into the showroom for a used one, they probably have a passion for their job. And if you find someone like that, learn from them. You're never too old to follow your dream. And if you don't know where your passion lies, tell me your story and I'll help you find it, hidden away and just waiting to be discovered. Posted via my iPad

I'm on a mission. I'm tired of having my time wasted by social media. Don't get me wrong - I love reading tweets about what you had for breakfast. Actually, have you noticed there's less of that now? But I do love reading about what people are doing, whether in business, with family, friends, music, creativity etc etc. It's not a waste of time. I find it stimulating and often thought-provoking. Perhaps that's just the people I follow. What I DON'T love is the people who don't really know what they're doing, whether it's on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram or whatever the next new thing is. Come on, people. Make your mind up. Are you telling me about your brand (personal or business), or are you flogging stuff?

In honour of today's International Day of Happiness, I'm giving some thought to how I can get happy by following my dreams. Life is definitely too short for regrets or time-wasting. I've taken to watching TED and TEDx talks for inspiration. If ever there were people following their dreams, they're there. If I was to give one piece of advice to my children and their generation, it would be to be inspired and to dream big. It'll make the world a happier place.

Everyone seems to have an opinion about Amy Winehouse, her life and her death. What is inescapable is her immense talent as a singer. Trawl YouTube and you can find sessions where she was clearly intoxicated, but she could still belt it out in the style of many great jazz singers. Death at 27 is always a tragedy, but her legacy in terms of music is lasting. I can't wait to see Amy, from BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia, out in UK cinemas on 3 July 2015, four years after her death. My hope is that it focuses more on the music and less on the precarious lifestyle.

Forget the troubled life, remember the art and the essence of the man. A fascinating new film about Vincent Van Gogh is out on Tuesday 14 April 2015. Vincent Van Gogh: A new way of seeing gives an insight into the man himself but also features painting after painting, in beautiful colour on the silver screen. What did I learn? * I did not know that he was so affected by the poor of London. He read Dickens and wrote to his brother that he was impressed with the writer's focus on working people. Of course, when you see the people featured in The Potato Eaters, they are reminiscent of so much of Dickens' descriptions of meal times and family life. * The relationship with Gauguin was at once significant and destructive. It was, apparently, the breakdown of their relationship that resulted in the ear-cutting incident, rather than the influence of a prostitute. * His troubled life also gave him inspiration. Some of his drawings while institutionalised are stunning. * In the ...

This was the view from my window at 7am on Saturday. I should have videoed it, because the noise was ridiculous.

This may look like nothing in particular to you, but to me, it's two meals I've anticipated for six months. The 'shed', as the street food business on Great Suffolk Street, SE1 is affectionately known, feeds workers and residents with burgers, falafel and Thai stir fries. Now, don't underestimate the delights of this stir fry. It has rice, veg and eggs and a few sauces and spices. All fresh ingredients, freshly cooked to order in front of you. People pay well for this, but it's just a fiver in the shed. And that's two meals for me - lunch while surrounded by the aromas of the shed, followed by supper three hours later. Great value and SUCH good food. Are you convinced yet? I can't be more precise on where you'd find the shed, in case too many people discover it and the long queues get longer. Suffice it to say, it's a few yards from a fancy restaurant owned by a top TV chef. I've never been to his place, but love the long tables and con...