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Embracing a Growth Mindset When You’re Called To Change
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/13/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/13/25

Embracing a Growth Mindset When You’re Called To Change

Sometimes change comes in the form of opportunities, at other times, change is born from loss. Both types of change push us outside our comfort zones, testing our resilience and capacity for adaptation.

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5 Fitness Mistakes Burnt-Out High Achievers Make (That Sabotage Health, Not Just Progress)
physical health, deep health Michelle Porter 6/11/25 physical health, deep health Michelle Porter 6/11/25

5 Fitness Mistakes Burnt-Out High Achievers Make (That Sabotage Health, Not Just Progress)

If you’re prioritizing your career at the expense of your health, it’s worth examining whether these five common exercise mistakes are holding you back from managing stress, improving physical health, enhancing sleep quality, and fueling better nutrition habits.

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Why Taking Breaks Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do for Yourself to Avoid Chronic Stress and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/9/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/9/25

Why Taking Breaks Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do for Yourself to Avoid Chronic Stress and Burnout

If you don’t take a break when you need it, your body will force you to—and it will be at the worst possible time.

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The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Your Relationships
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 6/6/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 6/6/25

The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Your Relationships

What makes empathy so compelling is the way it sharpens our emotional intelligence, offering profound insights not only into the emotions of others, but into our own.

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Being a Strong Learner Isn’t About How Smart You Are: It’s About Your Behaviors and the Skills You Build
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/5/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/5/25

Being a Strong Learner Isn’t About How Smart You Are: It’s About Your Behaviors and the Skills You Build

Being a strong learner isn't about inherent intelligence—it's about adopting the right behaviors and developing a set of skills.

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The Weekly Values Check-In: A Mental Reset for Burned-Out Overachievers
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 6/4/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 6/4/25

The Weekly Values Check-In: A Mental Reset for Burned-Out Overachievers

By carving out time to reflect on whether your actions align with your deepest principles, you can ensure that your life remains guided by what genuinely fills you up.

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The Cost of Staying Too Long: Breaking Free from Situations That No Longer Serve You
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/3/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/3/25

The Cost of Staying Too Long: Breaking Free from Situations That No Longer Serve You

Staying in environments or relationships that no longer serve you—whether it’s a job, a city, a friendship, or a romantic partnership—comes at a significant cost.

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How Well Do You Know Your Emotions? Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/28/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/28/25

How Well Do You Know Your Emotions? Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical skill for personal and professional success, especially for those navigating the pressures of high-stress environments.

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You Are More Than Your Career: Building a Meaningful Life Outside of Work
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/27/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/27/25

You Are More Than Your Career: Building a Meaningful Life Outside of Work

To truly thrive in both work and life, it is essential to invest in something equally important: building a full and meaningful life outside of work.

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The GSPA Model for Goals: A Smarter Way to Achieve Long-Lasting Change
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/26/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/26/25

The GSPA Model for Goals: A Smarter Way to Achieve Long-Lasting Change

This method offers a practical, step-by-step approach to meaningful behavior change, making it a powerful alternative to traditional goal setting models.

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Mindfulness for People That Hate Meditating: Practical Everyday Activities to Reduce Stress
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 5/22/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 5/22/25

Mindfulness for People That Hate Meditating: Practical Everyday Activities to Reduce Stress

Meditation is one way to practice mindfulness, but it’s not the only way.

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Developing Your Personal Identity After a Difficult Childhood
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/21/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/21/25

Developing Your Personal Identity After a Difficult Childhood

If you’ve experienced a difficult childhood, one marked by trauma, neglect, or other adversities, this foundational sense of self can feel like it’s been ripped apart. But here's the truth: you have the power to reshape your identity,

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Are You Inadvertently Minimizing or Denying Trauma? Surprising Insights for High Achievers
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/20/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/20/25

Are You Inadvertently Minimizing or Denying Trauma? Surprising Insights for High Achievers

What if your drive to excel stems not just from ambition but from unresolved trauma? For some, the very qualities that define their success may be rooted in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or other forms of trauma they have minimized, denied, or overlooked entirely.

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Understanding The Wheel of Emotions: A Guide to Emotional Awareness for Deep Health
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/19/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/19/25

Understanding The Wheel of Emotions: A Guide to Emotional Awareness for Deep Health

Articulating our emotions—especially in high-stress situations—can feel overwhelming, and for some, nearly impossible. Building emotional awareness starts with understanding our spectrum of emotions.

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We Need Trauma-Informed Workplaces: The Case for Trauma-Informed Leadership
deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 5/13/25 deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 5/13/25

We Need Trauma-Informed Workplaces: The Case for Trauma-Informed Leadership

Trauma-informed leadership is no longer a niche concept. It’s a necessity given the increasing awareness of how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can shape adult behaviors, relationships, and leadership styles.

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The Values Journal: Stop Drifting and Start Aligning for Meaningful Success
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/9/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/9/25

The Values Journal: Stop Drifting and Start Aligning for Meaningful Success

Values journaling offers the opportunity to explore your values more deeply, identify patterns in your behavior, and uncover areas for growth.

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: People with Limited Competence Overestimate Their Abilities
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/8/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/8/25

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: People with Limited Competence Overestimate Their Abilities

What happens when confidence outpaces competence? Enter the Dunning-Kruger effect—a psychological phenomenon when individuals with limited knowledge or skill in a particular area overestimate their competence.

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The Holmes and Rahe Stress Inventory: A Practical Tool for Uncovering Hidden Stressors
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/6/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/6/25

The Holmes and Rahe Stress Inventory: A Practical Tool for Uncovering Hidden Stressors

The Holmes and Rahe Stress Inventory is a tool designed to help individuals evaluate the cumulative nature of stress in their life events and their potential impact on overall health.

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Establishing Effective Outcome and Behavior Goals: Not All Goals are Created Equal
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/5/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/5/25

Establishing Effective Outcome and Behavior Goals: Not All Goals are Created Equal

Understanding the differences between outcome and behavior goals—and knowing when to use each—can significantly impact your ability to achieve meaningful change.

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Do Your Part: 10 Skills and Practices for High Achievers to Implement for a Healthier Work Environment
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 5/3/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 5/3/25

Do Your Part: 10 Skills and Practices for High Achievers to Implement for a Healthier Work Environment

The very traits that fuel success—perfectionism, competitiveness, hyper-independence, and an insatiable need to perform—can unintentionally create a high-pressure or even toxic environment for others.

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