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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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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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Lifelong Learning: Commit to Continuous Education for Personal Growth and Deep Health
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 4/11/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 4/11/25

Lifelong Learning: Commit to Continuous Education for Personal Growth and Deep Health

Cultivating a mindset of continuous education is not just about acquiring new skills or advancing your career—it’s a powerful tool for enhancing personal growth and achieving deep health.

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Feeling Stuck and Unsure What to Do Next? How to Get Unstuck and Move Forward
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/28/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/28/25

Feeling Stuck and Unsure What to Do Next? How to Get Unstuck and Move Forward

Behavioral psychology shows that small, intentional actions can trigger a ripple effect, creating momentum and clarity where there was once stagnation.

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But What If It All Works Out? Embrace Cautious Optimism for Stress Management
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/25/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 3/25/25

But What If It All Works Out? Embrace Cautious Optimism for Stress Management

Taking risks can be really scary. Sometimes, we need to just place our trust in ourselves, faith, destiny, something bigger than us—that it will all turn out in the end.

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Positive Interactions: How Socializing Boosts Your Mental Health and Reduces Stress
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 3/21/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 3/21/25

Positive Interactions: How Socializing Boosts Your Mental Health and Reduces Stress

Mounting evidence suggests that prioritizing meaningful social connections isn’t just pleasant—it’s vital for mental health, resilience, and even physical well-being.

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“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25

“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day

Yet, happiness isn't always found in grand achievements or milestones; it lives in the small, everyday moments that we often overlook.

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Imposter Syndrome at Work: How to Beat It and Thrive
deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25 deep health, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/13/25

Imposter Syndrome at Work: How to Beat It and Thrive

Imposter syndrome—that persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy despite evidence of success—is an experience that many high-achieving professionals face.

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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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Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance
deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25 deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25

Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance

Deep Health is more than physical fitness or emotional resilience; it’s an evidence-based, whole-person approach that acknowledges how different dimensions of health influence and amplify one another.

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Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25

Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace

For healthy individuals, working closely with those who are struggling can deeply impact their own well-being, particularly in high-stress environments that already promote chronic stress and burnout.

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Push-Pull Habit Anxiety: Breaking Through Resistance to Build Better Habits
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 3/3/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 3/3/25

Push-Pull Habit Anxiety: Breaking Through Resistance to Build Better Habits

When we’re faced with the need to change old habits or adopt new ones, we often encounter a phenomenon called “push-pull habit anxiety.”

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The Power of Laughter: Laugh Hard, Laugh Often for Stress Relief
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 2/28/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 2/28/25

The Power of Laughter: Laugh Hard, Laugh Often for Stress Relief

When the stress piles up, what if instead of grinding harder, we allowed ourselves to laugh harder, more often, and with intention?

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Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25

Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness

If you've ever found yourself walking on eggshells around a difficult boss, dealing with passive-aggressive colleagues, or managing workplace conflict stemming from mental health challenges, you're not alone.

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The Power of a Daily ‘Thought Dump’: Better Manage Your Thoughts, Worries, and Lists
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/17/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/17/25

The Power of a Daily ‘Thought Dump’: Better Manage Your Thoughts, Worries, and Lists

This deceptively straightforward exercise—taking time at the end of the day to write down your thoughts, worries, wins, and plans—can be a game-changer for managing chronic stress and burnout.

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Mental and Emotional Loads: How The Invisible Weight You Carry Affects Your Wellness
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/9/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/9/25

Mental and Emotional Loads: How The Invisible Weight You Carry Affects Your Wellness

The pressures of chronic stress and burnout, fueled by unrelenting responsibilities at home and work, can feel overwhelming.

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The Reciprocity of Kindness: Small Acts of Kindness Can Create a Powerful Ripple Effect
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 2/7/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 2/7/25

The Reciprocity of Kindness: Small Acts of Kindness Can Create a Powerful Ripple Effect

The most compelling feature of kindness is its reciprocity. Acts of kindness inspire a "pay-it-forward" effect: when one person experiences kindness, they’re more likely to pass it along to others, creating a virtuous cycle that benefits entire communities.

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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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