Book excerpt: With an assortment of personal and professional strings pulling various directions, the 21st Century woman often resembles a sweater unraveling. Strained, tense, and exhausted, women are pushed more than ever to achieve, often as a result of our own self-imposed and silly standards. In Brave Transitions, Katie Snapp maintains that our pasts actually should catch up with us more, because therein lies proof of our strengths in action. Confidence can be found in the memory of success, and too many women underplay their assets instead of leveraging them. Being able to face change with a fresh perspective can lead to re-opened doors, lifted weights, and a regained composure. For women making any personal or professional transition, this book revives a sense of sanity through instructional exercises and shared stories. Readers can assess their particular situation and try on new perspectives through tips and techniques.