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So You've Been Laid Off: Now What? A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the First Four Weeks
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/19/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/19/25

So You've Been Laid Off: Now What? A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the First Four Weeks

Losing a job is a seismic event, shaking up your financial, emotional, and mental stability. This guide will help you navigate the first four weeks of unemployment with practical strategies.

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Realistic Digital Detoxing for High Achievers in a Hyperconnected World
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 1/17/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 1/17/25

Realistic Digital Detoxing for High Achievers in a Hyperconnected World

For high achievers, a digital detox isn’t about abandoning your devices entirely— a pipe dream in most professions. It’s about creating structured, intentional breaks to reduce digital fatigue and improve your overall well-being.

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Burnout vs. Stress: How to Identify and Address Each
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 1/14/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 1/14/25

Burnout vs. Stress: How to Identify and Address Each

For high achievers and people pleasers, the line between stress and burnout can be dangerously thin. These individuals thrive on challenges and often find it difficult to say no, set boundaries, or walk away from responsibilities that no longer serve them.

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Layoff Preparation Guide: What to Do to Protect Yourself…Just Incase
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/8/25

Layoff Preparation Guide: What to Do to Protect Yourself…Just Incase

So, your company is at risk of layoffs. This guide offers a meticulous strategy to prepare for potential layoffs, empowering you to take control of your situation before any pink slips are handed out.

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5 Surprising Health Issues Caused by Chronic Stress and Burnout—and How to Address Them
physical health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 1/6/25 physical health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 1/6/25

5 Surprising Health Issues Caused by Chronic Stress and Burnout—and How to Address Them

Chronic stress and burnout aren’t just mental health challenges; they’re full-body issues that can manifest in ways you might not expect.

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Top Company Goal Alignment: Master Your Goal Setting Process for Success and Less Stress
stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/2/25 stress & burnout, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/2/25

Top Company Goal Alignment: Master Your Goal Setting Process for Success and Less Stress

As companies approach the new fiscal year, goal setting becomes one of the most critical exercises for organizational success.

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Your Daily Wellness Routine Basics: The Minimum Effective Dose for Optimal Health
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 12/30/24 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 12/30/24

Your Daily Wellness Routine Basics: The Minimum Effective Dose for Optimal Health

By focusing on the Minimum Effective Dose—the smallest, impactful steps that support health—you can create a sustainable routine that reduces stress and supports burnout recovery.

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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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How to Protect Your Well-being If Your Workplace Isn’t Giving Salary Increases
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/27/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/27/24

How to Protect Your Well-being If Your Workplace Isn’t Giving Salary Increases

A stagnating paycheck in an era of rising inflation, increasing workloads, and heightened uncertainty doesn’t just hurt morale; it fundamentally impacts mental health, productivity, and retention.

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Social Isolation Is a Hidden Danger of Chronic Stress. How to Reconnect if You’ve Withdrawn
stress & burnout, relational health Michelle Porter 12/26/24 stress & burnout, relational health Michelle Porter 12/26/24

Social Isolation Is a Hidden Danger of Chronic Stress. How to Reconnect if You’ve Withdrawn

Whether it stems from a relentless work schedule, emotional exhaustion, or simply feeling too overwhelmed to connect, isolation can silently erode your well-being.

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Your First Hour of Work: A Daily Kickoff Strategy for a Less Stressful Workday
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/23/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/23/24

Your First Hour of Work: A Daily Kickoff Strategy for a Less Stressful Workday

How you handle the first hour of your workday can dictate whether you feel overwhelmed or in control.

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Are You In the Right Career for Your Personality? MBTI and DiSC Considerations
stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 12/23/24 stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 12/23/24

Are You In the Right Career for Your Personality? MBTI and DiSC Considerations

Feeling disengaged, frustrated, or downright bored at work isn’t just a minor annoyance—it might be a sign you’re in the wrong job or career.

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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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Burnout from Career Misalignment: The Wrong Job Can Make You Sick
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/20/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/20/24

Burnout from Career Misalignment: The Wrong Job Can Make You Sick

Burnout doesn’t always come from overwork. A subtler, equally corrosive type of burnout stems from boredom or misalignment with your career.

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When Corporate Culture Is Abusive
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/18/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/18/24

When Corporate Culture Is Abusive

You deserve a work environment that you don’t have to recover from. When demands cross into exploitation, disrespect, and neglect, the workplace becomes not just stressful but abusive.

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Disconnecting While OOO: Reframe Rest as Being Responsible
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/17/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/17/24

Disconnecting While OOO: Reframe Rest as Being Responsible

Disconnecting from work can feel impossible, especially when stress, job insecurity, or workplace culture pressures you to remain available—even while on vacation. However, disconnecting from work isn’t selfish; it’s essential.

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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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How Having a Sense of Purpose Can Protect You Against Burnout
stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 12/14/24 stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 12/14/24

How Having a Sense of Purpose Can Protect You Against Burnout

Research has shown that cultivating a sense of purpose can play a vital role in both preventing and recovering from burnout.

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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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Your Brain Needs a Break: Practical Ways to Digital Detox Over the Holidays
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/12/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/12/24

Your Brain Needs a Break: Practical Ways to Digital Detox Over the Holidays

Sure, the pings, notifications, and endless scrolling might seem harmless but the truth is, staying digitally tethered is sabotaging your ability to truly recharge—especially if you're already navigating chronic stress or burnout.

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