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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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Surprising Trauma-Rooted Behaviors That May Drive Your Success at Work
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/4/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 2/4/25

Surprising Trauma-Rooted Behaviors That May Drive Your Success at Work

Success stories often celebrate traits like resilience, determination, and adaptability. But what if the roots of these traits lie in unresolved trauma?

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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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Declutter Your Life to Declutter Your Mind: Ruthlessly Simplify Your Physical and Digital Spaces
deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 2/1/25 deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 2/1/25

Declutter Your Life to Declutter Your Mind: Ruthlessly Simplify Your Physical and Digital Spaces

Clutter—both physical and digital—can quietly undermine mental clarity, focus, and productivity.

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Spirituality and Belief Systems: Rediscover What Anchors and Inspires You During Stressful Times
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/31/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/31/25

Spirituality and Belief Systems: Rediscover What Anchors and Inspires You During Stressful Times

Spirituality or belief systems can be way to anchor yourself in the present, reconnect with your values, and cultivate resilience regardless of external demands.

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How to Cultivate Joy Through Intention, Even in Tough Times
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/30/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/30/25

How to Cultivate Joy Through Intention, Even in Tough Times

Joy doesn’t emerge by accident, especially during challenging times. It requires intention, deliberate practice, and a mindset shift to prioritize what truly matters.

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Are You an Over-Achiever? It Might Be a Sign That You Could Benefit from Therapy
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/28/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/28/25

Are You an Over-Achiever? It Might Be a Sign That You Could Benefit from Therapy

For some high achievers, the driving force behind their determination and relentless pursuit of excellence may have deeper roots—ones tied to childhood trauma.

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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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The Stress Spectrum: Understanding Eustress, Distress, Chronic Stress, and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 1/25/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 1/25/25

The Stress Spectrum: Understanding Eustress, Distress, Chronic Stress, and Burnout

Understanding the nuances between eustress (the “good” stress) and distress (the “bad” stress) is key to managing stress effectively and avoiding the downward spiral into chronic stress and burnout.

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Strong Relationships Are Crucial to Overall Health
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/24/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/24/25

Strong Relationships Are Crucial to Overall Health

Strong, authentic relationships are not just a "nice-to-have"; they’re crucial for your physical, emotional, and mental health.

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The Types of Burnout: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for High Achievers
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 1/23/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 1/23/25

The Types of Burnout: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for High Achievers

This article delves into the various frameworks of burnout—spanning 3, 4, and even 9 types—exploring their root causes, telltale symptoms, and evidence-based solutions.

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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 for Burned-Out High Achievers
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 for Burned-Out High Achievers

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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Small Acts of Kindness Transform Relationships and Mental Wellbeing
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/18/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/18/25

Small Acts of Kindness Transform Relationships and Mental Wellbeing

Science and real-world experience reveal that kindness is not only good for the soul but also a strategic lever for personal growth, resilience, and lasting success.

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Two Crazy Questions to Find Your Way Forward
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/16/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/16/25

Two Crazy Questions to Find Your Way Forward

Change is hard. But what if the key to moving forward wasn’t convincing yourself to change, but instead understanding what’s holding you back?

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Bright Spots: Highlight Your Small Wins and Build Momentum for Big Success
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/15/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/15/25

Bright Spots: Highlight Your Small Wins and Build Momentum for Big Success

Bright Spots are those moments where things went well, even just a little. They’re the instances of success, no matter how small, that reveal the strategies, habits, and circumstances contributing to your progress.

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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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Compassion: The Ability to Recognize Suffering and Feeling Motivated to Alleviate It
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/12/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/12/25

Compassion: The Ability to Recognize Suffering and Feeling Motivated to Alleviate It

Cultivating compassion doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentional effort, self-awareness, and the willingness to step outside our comfort zones.

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Set Goals That Actually Get You Somewhere: Chart Your Path to Purposeful Success(Without Burning Out)
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/11/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/11/25

Set Goals That Actually Get You Somewhere: Chart Your Path to Purposeful Success(Without Burning Out)

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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Defining Core Values: Your Compass for a Fulfilling Life
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/10/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/10/25

Defining Core Values: Your Compass for a Fulfilling Life

Core values are the fundamental beliefs and guiding principles that shape how we live, work, and interact with the world.

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