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“Principle of Change #3: Vision gives change meaningful direction.”
― Brett Blumenthal, A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life

“Principle of Change #4: Planning for change is planning to succeed.”
― Brett Blumenthal

“Principle of Change #1: Discontent + Passion Drive Change”
― Brett Blumenthal, A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life

“Principle of Change #5: Without proper action, change cannot occur.”
― Brett Blumenthal

“Principle of Change #6: Change is an ever-evolving process.”
― Brett Blumenthal, A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life

“Principle of Change #2: Self-awareness is the foundation for change.”
― Brett Blumenthal, A Whole New You: Six Steps to Ignite Change for Your Best Life

“For starters, most of us don’t look at the whole picture when it comes to our mental well-being. We tend to focus on only one aspect: our happiness. While having good mental health most definitely means feeling happy and fulfilled, it also means that we can manage stress; we have a positive outlook on life; we can focus and concentrate when needed, so we are productive; and we can remember things easily. Some might even argue that a happy, healthy mind is the most important aspect of our overall health.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“prioritize Every day, review each item on your list and give it a rating of A, B, or C, with A representing the most pressing or important tasks, B representing those next in line, and C representing those that can wait if need be. As you work through your tasks for the day, tackle them in order of importance.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“The goal of taking a break is to increase productivity by giving your mind a rest so you can return to work with a fresh perspective. Also, avoid thoughts that weigh you down or are negative, and instead focus on positive thoughts that are uplifting, invigorating, and inspiring.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Many of us yearn for instant gratification, and when something takes too long, we give up or move on.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You

“Setting goals can also be beneficial from an anti-aging perspective. As we get older, we can lose our sense of purpose, especially as our children leave the nest and we reach the age of retirement. Setting goals gives us a continued sense of purpose and pushes us beyond our comfort zone. Goals encourage us to be at our best; keep us challenged; help us develop new skills, thoughts, and opinions; and provide us with a natural way to keep learning.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“turn off work and problems Although it might be tempting to think through a work problem during a break, try to shut off work-related thoughts.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Predicate your choices in life on what you deeply want, not what the external world makes you think you want.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“We often procrastinate for one of three reasons: (1) we don’t really need to do something or it isn’t very important, (2) the task is very difficult, or (3) it is essential, but we are so uninterested in the task we would rather deal with the potential consequences of not doing it than do what’s required to be able to check it off our list.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“When we outwardly practice gratitude and express thanks to others, it can help strengthen our relationships, making us feel more connected and committed to other individuals—and in return making them feel more connected to us.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“be a detective When we think the worst of people, it is often because we rush to conclusions. Take the time to clearly understand situations and people’s circumstances. Be open-minded, look for the good, and try to see people’s actions as well-intentioned. When behaviors seem especially bad, try to assume there are valid underlying reasons. Maybe a driver honks on the road because he is rushing to get to the airport for a flight for which he is late. Maybe someone leaves a bad tip because she made a calculation mistake. Even when behavior is seemingly inexcusable, try to understand or imagine that it is for a logical reason.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“THE MORE WE live in our comfort zone and avoid challenges, the less likely we are to thrive.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“refocus your thoughts Many of us compare because we think or feel we are inferior. Shift your thinking from negative to positive by focusing on the good things in your life. Instead of thinking “I want” or “I wish,” focus on the things for which you are grateful and thankful.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Did You Know? The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off Alaska, the Challenger space shuttle disaster, and the Chernobyl nuclear accident have all been attributed to human errors in which sleep deprivation played a role.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You

“deal with disappointment If you ever feel as though a decision you made wasn’t the best or the results were disappointing, don’t let it overcome you. Instead, maintain a positive attitude and look for opportunities to learn from the situation so you are better prepared to make decisions in the future. Accept the outcome, learn from it, and move on.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Although you may have a favorite genre of music, seek out other genres as well. Different types of music can elicit different emotional responses and experiences.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Child,” said the Lion, “I am telling you your story, not hers. No one is told any story but their own.” —c. s. lewis from the horse and his boy”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You

“Essentially, people act in accordance with how they are treated. When you expect the worst in others, they tend to fulfill those expectations. When you think positively, people tend to act more positively. When we can overcome our negativity bias and see the good in others, it reaps amazing results.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Research shows that skipping breaks can make us less productive and reduce creativity, while increasing stress and exhaustion.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Do your thoughts make you feel bad about yourself? Stressed? Sad? Angry? Also, document how these thoughts impact your life. Do they keep you from doing things you want to do? Do they impact your performance? Are your relationships affected—possibly making you vulnerable to abuse or disrespect from others? Any time a negative thought passes through your mind, journal your thoughts and feelings.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“We are predisposed to think negatively about our fellow man. We have what’s called a “negativity bias,” which causes us to give more focus and more weight to negative experiences, thoughts, and information than we do to those that are positive.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Because of our negativity bias, we’re more likely to notice the bad than the good in others.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“set a time limit Don’t let decisions drag on for hours, days, even weeks on end. Give yourself an appropriate time limit so the indecision can go on for only so long.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness

“Realize that when it comes to others, you see only a small piece of the puzzle.”
― Brett Blumenthal, 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory * Minimize Stress * Increase Productivity * Boost Happiness