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Glimmers: Glimpses of Real Progress That Keep You Moving Forward
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/11/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/11/25

Glimmers: Glimpses of Real Progress That Keep You Moving Forward

Glimmers are the small but powerful cues that prove things are shifting, even when the results aren’t screamingly obvious.

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The Friction Audit: Find the Sticking Points That Are Slowing You Down or Keeping You Stuck
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/8/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 9/8/25

The Friction Audit: Find the Sticking Points That Are Slowing You Down or Keeping You Stuck

A method for identifying and eliminating the micro-barriers that keep you from making progress when you feel stuck.

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The Silent Treatment vs. Taking Space: The Crucial Difference and Why It Matters
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 9/2/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 9/2/25

The Silent Treatment vs. Taking Space: The Crucial Difference and Why It Matters

The key difference between the silent treatment and taking space is intention and communication.

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12 Controversial Truths About Chronic Stress and Burnout for High Achievers
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/28/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/28/25

12 Controversial Truths About Chronic Stress and Burnout for High Achievers

Most of us are addicted to dysregulation, mistaking chaos for normalcy and burnout for ambition.

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Unprocessed Trauma: You Can’t Outwork It, Outrun It, or Outperform It. It Will Show Up In New Ways Until You Process It
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/25/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/25/25

Unprocessed Trauma: You Can’t Outwork It, Outrun It, or Outperform It. It Will Show Up In New Ways Until You Process It

Because unprocessed trauma doesn’t stay buried. It will show up—through repressed memories, PTSD triggers, chronic stress, anxiety, or even physical symptoms like gut issues and migraines.

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When Life Gets Small During Setbacks: How To Rebuild a Beautiful, Full Life After Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/22/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/22/25

When Life Gets Small During Setbacks: How To Rebuild a Beautiful, Full Life After Burnout

Burnout strips life down to survival mode, but here’s the good news: you can rebuild.

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Overthinking Steals Your Joy: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Moment
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/19/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/19/25

Overthinking Steals Your Joy: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Living in the Moment

If you’re dealing with chronic stress or burnout, living in the moment can feel impossible. Learning to be present is exactly what you need to feel better.

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Stop Shrinking to Fit Into Places You’ve Outgrown: How Chronic Stress and Burnout Keep You Stuck and How to Break Free
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/18/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/18/25

Stop Shrinking to Fit Into Places You’ve Outgrown: How Chronic Stress and Burnout Keep You Stuck and How to Break Free

Your new life will cost you your old one. Are you clinging to a familiar hell instead of choosing an unfamiliar heaven?

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Choosing an Authentic Life Over and Over Again Is Hard—But Necessary for Chronic Stress and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/15/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 8/15/25

Choosing an Authentic Life Over and Over Again Is Hard—But Necessary for Chronic Stress and Burnout

Being authentic is hard. However, you cannot outsource your integrity and expect to feel whole.

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How to Let Go of Grudges That Live Rent-Free in Your Head
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/12/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/12/25

How to Let Go of Grudges That Live Rent-Free in Your Head

Let’s talk about how to actually move forward with a process that allows you to heal and reclaim your energy for things that actually deserve your attention.

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3-2-1: GO! The Power of a Countdown Start to Break Through Stress Procrastination and Take Action
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/11/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 8/11/25

3-2-1: GO! The Power of a Countdown Start to Break Through Stress Procrastination and Take Action

It’s a science-backed way to override hesitation, snap out of overthinking, and propel yourself into action.

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Stress is Actually Contagious: Science-Backed Strategies to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Stress
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 7/23/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 7/23/25

Stress is Actually Contagious: Science-Backed Strategies to Protect Yourself from Other People’s Stress

Stress is contagious. It spreads like a virus through workplaces, relationships, and even the news you consume. But you don’t have to catch it.

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Stress Is Contagious: How to Protect Your Energy in a World Full of Stressors
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/8/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/8/25

Stress Is Contagious: How to Protect Your Energy in a World Full of Stressors

Stress isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we transmit. Stress is contagious, and science backs this up.

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Stressed Out and Storing Belly Fat? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 7/2/25 stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 7/2/25

Stressed Out and Storing Belly Fat? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You

Belly fat is a warning sign that your body is struggling with chronic stress and potentially setting you up for serious health problems.

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Burnout Hijacks Your Brain: Why Stress Shuts Down Logic, Strategy, and Executive Function
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/1/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/1/25

Burnout Hijacks Your Brain: Why Stress Shuts Down Logic, Strategy, and Executive Function

Ever feel like your brain stops working when you’re under extreme stress? You’re not imagining it.

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The Biopsychosocial Model: How Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Influence Your Health and Wellness
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/26/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/26/25

The Biopsychosocial Model: How Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Influence Your Health and Wellness

If you’re looking for a high-performance, longevity-focused approach to staying on top of your game without burning out, this model is worth your attention.

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Decision Fatigue: The Brain’s Battery Runs Out
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 6/24/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 6/24/25

Decision Fatigue: The Brain’s Battery Runs Out

Decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from making too many choices throughout the day.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Your On/Off Switch for Fight or Flight and Recovering from Burnout
stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 6/18/25 stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 6/18/25

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Your On/Off Switch for Fight or Flight and Recovering from Burnout

At the center of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve plays a critical role in helping the body shift from a state of stress to one of recovery.

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When the Office Feels Like a Dysfunctional Family— Triggering Chronic Stress & Burnout
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 6/17/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 6/17/25

When the Office Feels Like a Dysfunctional Family— Triggering Chronic Stress & Burnout

Corporate workplaces have long been compared to families, but for employees recovering from complex trauma (CPTSD), these “families” can feel eerily like the dysfunctional ones they worked so hard to escape.

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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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