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Why Emotional Regulation Is Key to Thriving Under Pressure in High-Stress Work Environments
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/10/25 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/10/25

Why Emotional Regulation Is Key to Thriving Under Pressure in High-Stress Work Environments

Prioritizing emotional regulation isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a critical strategy for long-term success and burnout prevention.

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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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“Sunday Scaries” Are a Sign Something is Fundamentally Broken: Here’s What to Do About It
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/2/25 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/2/25

“Sunday Scaries” Are a Sign Something is Fundamentally Broken: Here’s What to Do About It

Let’s cut to the chase: Sunday Scaries is a visceral reaction that the situation you’re in isn’t right.

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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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The Culture of Coverage Is Crushing Your Team: Why It's Time to Stop Rewarding Burnout
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 5/15/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 5/15/25

The Culture of Coverage Is Crushing Your Team: Why It's Time to Stop Rewarding Burnout

This insidious practices arises when organizations facing layoffs, budget cuts, or employee absences have increasingly offloaded responsibilities onto remaining employees.

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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 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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What Is Psychological Safety and Why Is It Important for Employee Wellness?
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/1/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 5/1/25

What Is Psychological Safety and Why Is It Important for Employee Wellness?

For high achievers, psychological safety is especially important. These individuals often derive much of their identity and self-worth from their work.

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5-Step Practical Evening Routine for Better Sleep When You're Stressed and Burnt Out
sleep, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 4/30/25 sleep, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 4/30/25

5-Step Practical Evening Routine for Better Sleep When You're Stressed and Burnt Out

A practical, realistic routine designed for busy people who need structure without adding more stress to your plate.

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Health Coach vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences in Chronic Stress Management and Burnout Recovery
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/29/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/29/25

Health Coach vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences in Chronic Stress Management and Burnout Recovery

Health coaches and therapists both play critical roles in addressing chronic stress and burnout, but their approaches and scopes of practice differ.

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When Burnout Recovery Changes Everything: Realigning Your Career After Healing
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/24/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/24/25

When Burnout Recovery Changes Everything: Realigning Your Career After Healing

When the fog of burnout lifts and the wounds of trauma begin to heal, you might find that the career you once clung to no longer feels like home.

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4 Books to Help You Recognize Trauma’s Hidden Influence: When Success Masks Survival Mechanisms
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/17/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/17/25

4 Books to Help You Recognize Trauma’s Hidden Influence: When Success Masks Survival Mechanisms

A lot of what we call "ambition" is sometimes just unresolved trauma in a power suit. Perfectionism. People-pleasing. Relentless work ethic. Hyper-independence.

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The Minimum Effective Dose: Embracing the Least Amount of Effort Needed to Make an Impact
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/16/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/16/25

The Minimum Effective Dose: Embracing the Least Amount of Effort Needed to Make an Impact

The “minimum effective dose” (MED)— means identifying the least amount of effort needed to create meaningful progress. This principle isn’t about laziness or apathy; it’s about working smarter, not harder.

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Mental Health Days are Necessary for Preventing Burnout: Use Your PTO
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 4/15/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 4/15/25

Mental Health Days are Necessary for Preventing Burnout: Use Your PTO

These intentional breaks are not only vital for well-being but also integral to sustaining long-term success.

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The Tournament of Priorities: Use Playoff Brackets to Determine Your Actual Priorities
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/14/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/14/25

The Tournament of Priorities: Use Playoff Brackets to Determine Your Actual Priorities

“If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority.” It’s difficult to determine which tasks truly deserve your time and energy, and which are simply distractions or obligations that you've been conditioned to believe are urgent.

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When Toxic Workplaces Cause Trauma: Understanding the Impact and Path to Recovery
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/10/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/10/25

When Toxic Workplaces Cause Trauma: Understanding the Impact and Path to Recovery

Toxic workplaces are more than just unpleasant; they can be profoundly damaging, leaving lasting emotional and psychological scars.

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How Resilient Are You?: Resilience Is Crucial Amidst Adversity, Chronic Stress, and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/8/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/8/25

How Resilient Are You?: Resilience Is Crucial Amidst Adversity, Chronic Stress, and Burnout

Resilience is not a singular trait but a multifaceted capacity that allows individuals to adapt, recover, and thrive despite adversity.

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Want, Willing, Won’t: Use This Simple Exercise to Figure Out Your Boundaries for Change
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/7/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/7/25

Want, Willing, Won’t: Use This Simple Exercise to Figure Out Your Boundaries for Change

The Want, Willing, Won’t framework helps you distinguish between what you want to change, what you are willing to change, and what you won’t change to determine what solutions are sustainable and realistic.

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Understanding and Completing the Trauma Cycle: The Importance of Healing
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/3/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 4/3/25

Understanding and Completing the Trauma Cycle: The Importance of Healing

Unresolved trauma doesn’t simply vanish with time. Instead, it can persist, shaping behaviors, relationships, and overall well-being.

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