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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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Making Time: The Key to Achieving Your Biggest Goals
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 4/28/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 4/28/25

Making Time: The Key to Achieving Your Biggest Goals

Determination can only get you so far. Intentionally allocate specific chunks of time in your schedule for the actions, skills, and practices required to achieve your goals.

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Action Plan Confidence Check: The Key to Successful Next Steps Towards Your Goals
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 4/21/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 4/21/25

Action Plan Confidence Check: The Key to Successful Next Steps Towards Your Goals

When you choose actions that push you just enough to stretch your capacity, yet are still within reach, you create a pathway for steady, consistent progress.

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead: How to Evaluate Your Own Progress (and Feel Good About It)
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/31/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/31/25

Looking Back, Looking Ahead: How to Evaluate Your Own Progress (and Feel Good About It)

Progress can sometimes feel elusive and horizons can feel like they keep moving. It’s essential to reflect on where you’ve been, celebrate your achievements, and plan your next steps.

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The Power of a ‘Wins List’: Tracking All of Your Life Successes and Wins for Resilience
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/10/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 3/10/25

The Power of a ‘Wins List’: Tracking All of Your Life Successes and Wins for Resilience

Taking the time to document your successes and wins is not just an exercise in self-appreciation; it’s a powerful tool for resilience. When life feels hard, this list becomes a reminder of your strength, capability, and determination.

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Limiting Factors, Advantages, and Next Steps: Determining Your Next Actions to Take Towards Your Goals
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 2/3/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 2/3/25

Limiting Factors, Advantages, and Next Steps: Determining Your Next Actions to Take Towards Your Goals

The process of evaluating what to do next requires a strategic approach to understanding the limiting factors that could hinder your progress and the advantages that can accelerate your success.

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Use Systems, Structure, and Scheduling to Achieve Your Goals
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/27/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/27/25

Use Systems, Structure, and Scheduling to Achieve Your Goals

If you’re serious about reaching your health, personal, or professional aspirations, you need more dependable tools. That’s where systems, structure, and scheduling come in.

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"How’s That Working for You?": Ask This Question to Evaluate If Your Actions Support Where You Want To Be
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/22/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/22/25

"How’s That Working for You?": Ask This Question to Evaluate If Your Actions Support Where You Want To Be

When answered honestly, this question helps evaluate whether current actions and behaviors align with your desired outcomes.

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Ready, Willing, Able: The Psychology of Change
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/21/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/21/25

Ready, Willing, Able: The Psychology of Change

The "Want, Willing, Able" framework—a powerful, evidence-based model rooted in behavioral psychology that can guide you toward lasting change and deeper wellness.

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So You've Been Laid Off: Now What? A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the First Four Weeks
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/19/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/19/25

So You've Been Laid Off: Now What? A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the First Four Weeks

Losing a job is a seismic event, shaking up your financial, emotional, and mental stability. This guide will help you navigate the first four weeks of unemployment with practical strategies.

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Outcome-Based Decision Making: Ruthlessly Align Your Choices with Your Desired Results
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/13/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/13/25

Outcome-Based Decision Making: Ruthlessly Align Your Choices with Your Desired Results

Outcome-based decision-making provides a structured way to approach change, helping individuals prioritize their actions and make choices that ruthlessly align with desired results.

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Set Meaningful Goals: Charting Your Path to Purposeful Success
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/11/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/11/25

Set Meaningful Goals: Charting Your Path to Purposeful Success

Goals are the mile markers on the road to a fulfilling and impactful life. They provide direction, drive, and a tangible sense of achievement.

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Layoff Preparation Guide: What to Do to Protect Yourself…Just Incase
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25

Layoff Preparation Guide: What to Do to Protect Yourself…Just Incase

So, your company is at risk of layoffs. This guide offers a meticulous strategy to prepare for potential layoffs, empowering you to take control of your situation before any pink slips are handed out.

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Do Your Goals Align with Your Personal Identity and Core Values?
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25

Do Your Goals Align with Your Personal Identity and Core Values?

In a world driven by deadlines, metrics, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture: who you are, what you stand for, and where you’re going.

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The Power of Visualization: Creating Your Perfect Day and Destination Postcard
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/7/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/7/25

The Power of Visualization: Creating Your Perfect Day and Destination Postcard

Design your Perfect Day, understand why this exercise works, and use it as a foundation for annual goal planning to create a life aligned with your deepest desires.

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Top Company Goal Alignment: Master Your Goal Setting Process for Success and Less Stress
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/2/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/2/25

Top Company Goal Alignment: Master Your Goal Setting Process for Success and Less Stress

As companies approach the new fiscal year, goal setting becomes one of the most critical exercises for organizational success.

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Rethink Resolutions: The Smart Way to Plan for Success in the New Year
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/1/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/1/25

Rethink Resolutions: The Smart Way to Plan for Success in the New Year

Instead of setting yourself up for another year of frustration, let’s talk about a smarter, more practical way to plan for success in this new year.

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The Power of Letting Go: What to Leave Behind as You Enter The New Year
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 12/31/24 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 12/31/24

The Power of Letting Go: What to Leave Behind as You Enter The New Year

As you approach this year’s end, let’s try something radical: letting go. Releasing what no longer serves you isn’t just an emotional detox—it’s a practical way to make space for growth, clarity, and health in the year ahead.

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Lessons from the Year: How to Reflect on Your Wins and Challenges
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 12/25/24 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 12/25/24

Lessons from the Year: How to Reflect on Your Wins and Challenges

Reflecting on your year can be one of the most valuable practices for both personal growth and professional success.

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