If you were told you had an 87% risk for breast cancer, would you undergo a double mastectomy as a preventative measure to eliminate or drastically reduce your risk? Essentially, this is what actress Angelina Jolie did. Just this week, she announced in a New York Times article that she underwent the double mastectomy after [...]
Mind-Body
Breaking a Bad Habit and The Habit Loop
For research for A Whole New You – Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life, I had the pleasure of reading The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. In his book, Charles Duhigg looks at the habits of individuals, organizations, and societies, and tries to explain [...]
The Boston Marathon Bombings: Why Fear Isn’t My Answer
I’m reeling. The Boston bombings from April 15th’s Boston Marathon have hit hard. Living and working in Boston makes it feel like déjà vu: it was nearly 12 years ago when I lived and worked in New York City and witnessed the events on September 11th, 2001. Although these events are scary for anyone, they [...]
52 Small Changes Web Series: Week 9 – Enjoy Time Alone
Welcome to the 52 Small Changes Web Series. This is where I take each weekly change I prescribe in the book - 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You, and discuss my personal favorite tips or suggestions on how I like to make the change a reality. I encourage you to share your [...]
Passion’s Role in Successfully Making Personal Change
“I want to change.” – such a simple statement, yet so difficult to implement. How many people do you know (yourself included) either say they want to change or begin to change something about themselves and never get past those words? Change is easier said than done, and there are many reasons we don’t get [...]
Ask Brett: The Emotional Roller Coaster in Making Change
Every week I answer questions from readers who are working through the programs in my books. If you would like to submit a question, please use the link at the bottom of this post. Question: Is it normal to feel like you are on a roller coaster as you complete the “Self-Discovery” section of A Whole [...]
The One Thing You Can Do for Better Health, and more…
Last week I had the honor of being the expert for Levo League’s Office Hours. Levo League is a social good startup designed to elevate young women in the workforce by providing the career resources needed to achieve personal and professional success. Looking back on my career in my 20s, I wish there were more [...]
Ask Brett: Is it Time to Take the Next Step in Change?
Every week I answer questions from readers who are working through the programs in my books. If you would like to submit a question, please use the link at the bottom of this post. Question: I’m currently working through A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life and wanted to know, how [...]
“A trusted system is the cornerstone of making big changes.”
Change Interview: Mike Vardy I was introduced to Mike Vardy because we both have similar perspectives about change: Make them small. Further, we share the common philosophy that “every day is a new beginning.” His recent book, The Front Nine: How To Start The Year You Want Anytime You Want was released about a week [...]
52 Small Changes Web Series: Week 5 – See the Glass as Half Full
Welcome to the 52 Small Changes Web Series. This is where I take each weekly change I prescribe in the book - 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You, and discuss my personal favorite tips or suggestions on how I like to make the change a reality. I encourage you to share your [...]
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