Our habits define who we are, but few of us have cracked the code on how to create habits that transform our lives. BJ Fogg is an expert in helping people become happier and healthier through behavior change. His methods come from his simple but powerful Behavior Model, written as “B=MAP”: Behavior (B) happens when Motivation (M), Ability (A), and a Prompt (P) come together at the same moment. Along with MEA co-founder and Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui (who is a big fan of BJ), explore how you can change your life by changing your habits.
This workshop is for people of any age who know they want to change their life, but are not sure how to create a simple, doable roadmap for turning their hopes into reality. Come prepared for exploring areas of your life that aren’t working as you’d like them to.
The MEA core curriculum forms the foundation of each workshop we offer and is focused on equipping you with the skills to navigate transitions, break through life obstacles, and tap into your deeper life purpose.
Additionally, in this workshop be prepared for a safe crucible to explore life-altering conversations with expert faculty BJ Fogg and Jeff Hamaoui on:
MEA's team is composed of growth-minded individuals who are passionately dedicated to providing the mindset and tools to support our collective mission to discover purpose, grow wiser, and gracefully transition through the many stages of midlife. We are rooted in our commitment to community and guided by the belief that wisdom is shared, not taught.
BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist, bestselling author and adjunct professor at Stanford University. He is the founder and director of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab and author of the groundbreaking book “Tiny Habits.” He’s personally coached over 60,000 people in creating habits. The New York Times called him: “An energetic academic and an innovation guru who focuses on how to harness technology and human psychology to influence people’s behavior.”
MEA co-founder and poetic Chief Education Officer Jeff Hamaoui is a gentle and empathic facilitator, business innovation veteran, and community builder who’s taught sustainability courses at Wharton, Berkeley, and Stanford.
All of MEA’s workshops are designed to support you to consciously curate the second half of your adult life. Our curriculum offers three paths through MEA content:
All workshops provide a comprehensive set of tools to use right away, a deep connection with a new community, and a 5-star hospitality experience to allow you to recharge and get ready for what’s next. You will learn:
Shift your mindset as we provide you with:
Themed in-person workshops are grounded in research based upon collaboration with academics and prestigious institutions like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Harvard, and Yale. Guest faculty weeks feature a chance to experience a deeper dive into their unique content paired with our MEA experiences.
Learning at all stages of life is the glue that drives us to purpose, community, and our evolving wellbeing. Make a commitment to staying healthier, continuing to grow, having an open mindset, and giving back to the world. Instead of “lifelong learning”, we believe “long life learning,” creates a life that is as deep and meaningful as it is long.
Discover the perfect blend of nature and luxury amenities at MEA's new Rising Circle Ranch, situated 25 minutes south of downtown. This marks our inaugural U.S. campus and is the first American “midlife wisdom school." Spanning a vast and exclusive 4-square-mile expanse, this secluded haven provides a remote yet conveniently reachable escape in the culturally vibrant Santa Fe region.
To help you plan your trip please arrive by 4PM on the start date of your workshop and depart anytime on the last date.
The cuisine of northern New Mexico is renowned for its unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences, resulting in dishes that feature bold flavors and a rich cultural tapestry. All meals, beverages and alcohol are included in the cost of the workshop.
We know that our entire society is made stronger when everyone has the opportunity to learn, participate, and grow, regardless of economic status. To support diverse learning we are committed to having a portion of our workshop participants receive an award. We offer two levels of financial aid on a need-aware basis.
Participants are responsible for $3,000 tuition (50% of full workshop tuition) and their travel costs. We will announce gold-level awards within 5 days of application submission. You will be placed on an upgrade waitlist for a private room – exceptions for specific medical or personal conditions may be considered.
Participants are responsible for only $500 tuition (only 8% of full workshop tuition) and their travel costs. We will announce platinum-level awards no more than 5 weeks before the requested workshop start date. Applicants requesting financial aid will be in a shared room with another participant.
Given how much demand we have for this most generous form of financial aid, a small percentage of those who apply are able to be accepted.
