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Who Am I? Who Do I Want to Be? Why the Second Question Matters More
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/12/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/12/25

Who Am I? Who Do I Want to Be? Why the Second Question Matters More

Identity is not a static concept but a continuous evolution. Instead of searching for yourself in past experiences, focus on who you are becoming.

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Glimmers: Glimpses of Real Progress That Keep You Moving Forward
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/11/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/11/25

Glimmers: Glimpses of Real Progress That Keep You Moving Forward

Glimmers are the small but powerful cues that prove things are shifting, even when the results aren’t screamingly obvious.

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What Most People Get Wrong About Empathy (And How to Do It Right)
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 9/9/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 9/9/25

What Most People Get Wrong About Empathy (And How to Do It Right)

Empathy isn’t about showing you care or offering solutions. Real empathy says: Let me understand where you’re coming from without making it about me.

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The Friction Audit: Find the Sticking Points That Are Slowing You Down or Keeping You Stuck
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/8/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/8/25

The Friction Audit: Find the Sticking Points That Are Slowing You Down or Keeping You Stuck

A method for identifying and eliminating the micro-barriers that keep you from making progress when you feel stuck.

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The Core “Ultimate Concerns” of Human Existence: Death, Meaninglessness, Isolation, and Freedom — Use Them to Take Agency Over Your Life
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/5/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/5/25

The Core “Ultimate Concerns” of Human Existence: Death, Meaninglessness, Isolation, and Freedom — Use Them to Take Agency Over Your Life

Existential health is about how well you navigate the four unavoidable realities of being human. Ignoring these doesn’t make them disappear; they will manifest in stress if you don’t.

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Stuck in a Rut? Use the Exploration-Exploitation Loop to Get Unstuck
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/4/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 9/4/25

Stuck in a Rut? Use the Exploration-Exploitation Loop to Get Unstuck

You’re ambitious, intelligent, and used to making things happen—so why does everything feel like quicksand? The problem isn’t you; it’s your strategy.

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The Silent Treatment vs. Taking Space: The Crucial Difference and Why It Matters
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 9/2/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 9/2/25

The Silent Treatment vs. Taking Space: The Crucial Difference and Why It Matters

The key difference between the silent treatment and taking space is intention and communication.

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Four Crazy Questions to Help Understand Your Ambivalence and Navigate Change
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 9/1/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 9/1/25

Four Crazy Questions to Help Understand Your Ambivalence and Navigate Change

These questions dig into the hidden benefits of staying the same, the potential risks of change, and what’s truly at stake in your decision-making process.

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Don't Be a Passenger in Your Own Life: How to Find Your True Direction Before Time Leaves You Behind
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 8/29/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 8/29/25

Don't Be a Passenger in Your Own Life: How to Find Your True Direction Before Time Leaves You Behind

Life moves fast. This is your wake-up call—your sign to stop letting life “just happen” and start steering with purpose.

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12 Controversial Truths About Chronic Stress and Burnout for High Achievers
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/28/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/28/25

12 Controversial Truths About Chronic Stress and Burnout for High Achievers

Most of us are addicted to dysregulation, mistaking chaos for normalcy and burnout for ambition.

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10 Pieces of Evidence That You Are Worthy for When Self-Doubt Creeps In
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/26/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/26/25

10 Pieces of Evidence That You Are Worthy for When Self-Doubt Creeps In

Let’s get one thing straight: You are worthy. Not because you accomplished something today. You are worthy because you exist. Period.

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Unprocessed Trauma: You Can’t Outwork It, Outrun It, or Outperform It. It Will Show Up In New Ways Until You Process It
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/25/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/25/25

Unprocessed Trauma: You Can’t Outwork It, Outrun It, or Outperform It. It Will Show Up In New Ways Until You Process It

Because unprocessed trauma doesn’t stay buried. It will show up—through repressed memories, PTSD triggers, chronic stress, anxiety, or even physical symptoms like gut issues and migraines.

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When Life Gets Small During Setbacks: How To Rebuild a Beautiful, Full Life After Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/22/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/22/25

When Life Gets Small During Setbacks: How To Rebuild a Beautiful, Full Life After Burnout

Burnout strips life down to survival mode, but here’s the good news: you can rebuild.

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Envy Is a Roadmap: How Jealousy Reveals What You Really Want in Life
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/21/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/21/25

Envy Is a Roadmap: How Jealousy Reveals What You Really Want in Life

Envy is actually one of the most valuable tools you have for figuring out what you really want in life.

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Overthinking Steals Your Joy: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Moment
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/19/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/19/25

Overthinking Steals Your Joy: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Moment

If you’re dealing with chronic stress or burnout, living in the moment can feel impossible. Learning to be present is exactly what you need to feel better.

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Stop Shrinking to Fit Into Places You’ve Outgrown: How Chronic Stress and Burnout Keep You Stuck and How to Break Free
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/18/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/18/25

Stop Shrinking to Fit Into Places You’ve Outgrown: How Chronic Stress and Burnout Keep You Stuck and How to Break Free

Your new life will cost you your old one. Are you clinging to a familiar hell instead of choosing an unfamiliar heaven?

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Choosing an Authentic Life Over and Over Again Is Hard—But Necessary for Chronic Stress and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/15/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/15/25

Choosing an Authentic Life Over and Over Again Is Hard—But Necessary for Chronic Stress and Burnout

Being authentic is hard. However, you cannot outsource your integrity and expect to feel whole.

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Yoga Better Prepares You for Life Off the Mat: Mastery Over Mind, Body, and Emotions— Not Suffering
deep health, fitness Michelle Porter 8/13/25 deep health, fitness Michelle Porter 8/13/25

Yoga Better Prepares You for Life Off the Mat: Mastery Over Mind, Body, and Emotions— Not Suffering

What happens on the mat—directly translates into how you perform under pressure in your career and life.

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How to Let Go of Grudges That Live Rent-Free in Your Head
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/12/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/12/25

How to Let Go of Grudges That Live Rent-Free in Your Head

Let’s talk about how to actually move forward with a process that allows you to heal and reclaim your energy for things that actually deserve your attention.

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3-2-1: GO! The Power of a Countdown Start to Break Through Stress Procrastination and Take Action
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/11/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/11/25

3-2-1: GO! The Power of a Countdown Start to Break Through Stress Procrastination and Take Action

It’s a science-backed way to override hesitation, snap out of overthinking, and propel yourself into action.

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