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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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Knowing Your “Why”: The “5 Whys” Exercise Gets to the Heart of the Matter for Meaningful Change
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/2/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/2/25

Knowing Your “Why”: The “5 Whys” Exercise Gets to the Heart of the Matter for Meaningful Change

Understanding why you do what you do isn’t just a philosophical exercise; it’s the foundation for sustainable motivation, effective decision-making, and meaningful progress.

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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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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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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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Quitting Is an Act of Power, Not Weakness
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 4/25/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 4/25/25

Quitting Is an Act of Power, Not Weakness

Quitting isn’t about giving up. It’s about recognizing when something no longer serves you and having the courage to walk away.

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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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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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The Importance of Living Authentically: Designing a Life Well Lived
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 4/18/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 4/18/25

The Importance of Living Authentically: Designing a Life Well Lived

Living authentically is about aligning your identity, core values, and goals with the life you create. It is an act of courage, intention, and self-respect that paves the way to deep health and fulfillment.

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