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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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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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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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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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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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Setting Emotional Boundaries at Work and Home is Key to Reducing Stress
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/5/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/5/25

Setting Emotional Boundaries at Work and Home is Key to Reducing Stress

Whether you absorb the emotional burdens of those around you or shut down entirely under their weight, chronic stress and burnout can compound these struggles.

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How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Mood and How to Find Relief
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/29/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/29/24

How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Mood and How to Find Relief

Stress isn’t just an inevitable part of life; it’s a response hardwired into us for survival. But what happens when that response doesn’t shut off?

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Are You a People Pleaser? You Might Be Surprised to Find Out You Are and It’s a Trauma Response
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/22/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/22/24

Are You a People Pleaser? You Might Be Surprised to Find Out You Are and It’s a Trauma Response

People-pleasing isn’t just a habit; it’s a deeply ingrained behavior that can affect every aspect of life, from work and family to friendships and self-worth.

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How to Bounce Back From Setbacks With Emotional Resilience
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/15/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/15/24

How to Bounce Back From Setbacks With Emotional Resilience

Setbacks are an inevitable part of life. How you respond to these obstacles and disappointments determines the trajectory of your recovery.

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Are You Too Resilient? When Your Strength Becomes a Liability
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/12/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/12/24

Are You Too Resilient? When Your Strength Becomes a Liability

We’re told to push through adversity, hustle harder, and "stay strong" no matter what comes our way. But what happens when resilience crosses into unhealthy tolerance?

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The Impact of Negative Self-Talk and How to Rewire Your Inner Dialogue
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/5/24 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 12/5/24

The Impact of Negative Self-Talk and How to Rewire Your Inner Dialogue

Negative self-talk—the critical, self-defeating dialogue that often runs on autopilot in our minds—can be a powerful drain on your mental, emotional, and physical health.

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Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Tool for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 11/30/24 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 11/30/24

Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Tool for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

Gratitude isn’t about ignoring the tough stuff; it’s about shifting your focus to strengthen your resilience and focus on your Deep Health.

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Chronic Overachieving is a Fast Track to Burnout: Break the Cycle
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 11/21/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 11/21/24

Chronic Overachieving is a Fast Track to Burnout: Break the Cycle

From the outside, overachievers appear to have it all together—but beneath this polished exterior, they frequently grapple with an internal storm of stress, exhaustion, and unmet emotional needs.

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From Emotionally Healthy to Unhealthy: When People or Situations Bring Out the Worst in You
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/11/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/11/24

From Emotionally Healthy to Unhealthy: When People or Situations Bring Out the Worst in You

Even emotionally healthy people can have their limits tested by certain people or situations; recognize your triggers and develop strategies to manage your responses.

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Emotional Health: What Healthy vs Unhealthy Looks Like
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/11/24 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 8/11/24

Emotional Health: What Healthy vs Unhealthy Looks Like

Learn what distinguishes emotionally healthy individuals from those who are struggling, and how both states impact not only the individual but also their relationships with others.

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