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The Stress-Productivity Paradox: Why Overworking Hurts Your Career
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/18/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/18/25

The Stress-Productivity Paradox: Why Overworking Hurts Your Career

The stress-productivity paradox is clear: the harder you push yourself without respite, the less effective and innovative you become.

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The Spheres of Control: Distinguish What You Can and Can’t Control to Focus on What Matters Most
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/17/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/17/25

The Spheres of Control: Distinguish What You Can and Can’t Control to Focus on What Matters Most

At its core, the sphere of control framework encourages us to distinguish between what we can control, what we can influence, and what lies entirely beyond our influence.

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“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/14/25

“Happiness Is…” 200 Small Pieces of Happiness to Find Throughout Your Day

Yet, happiness isn't always found in grand achievements or milestones; it lives in the small, everyday moments that we often overlook.

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How to Build a High-Impact Morning Routine Without Waking Up at 4 AM
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/12/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 3/12/25

How to Build a High-Impact Morning Routine Without Waking Up at 4 AM

You don’t need an extreme schedule to build a morning routine that energizes you, supports productivity, and aligns with your life.

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How to Tell Your Boss or Team You’re Burnt Out Without Fear: A Practical Guide to Prepare and Protect Yourself
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/6/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/6/25

How to Tell Your Boss or Team You’re Burnt Out Without Fear: A Practical Guide to Prepare and Protect Yourself

Speaking up about burnout at work is an act of courage and self-advocacy, but it requires strategic preparation.

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Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance
deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25 deep health, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 3/5/25

Deep Health: How Every Aspect of Your Well-Being Works Together for Peak Performance

Deep Health is more than physical fitness or emotional resilience; it’s an evidence-based, whole-person approach that acknowledges how different dimensions of health influence and amplify one another.

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Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 3/4/25

Navigating the Mental Health Challenges of Colleagues in the Workplace

For healthy individuals, working closely with those who are struggling can deeply impact their own well-being, particularly in high-stress environments that already promote chronic stress and burnout.

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The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Health Coach: Process, Benefits, and What to Expect
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/27/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/27/25

The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Health Coach: Process, Benefits, and What to Expect

A skilled health coach doesn’t just provide advice; they guide you through a personalized journey of self-discovery, growth, and achievement.

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Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/25/25

Working with Colleagues and Managers Who Have Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Mental Illness

If you've ever found yourself walking on eggshells around a difficult boss, dealing with passive-aggressive colleagues, or managing workplace conflict stemming from mental health challenges, you're not alone.

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How to Simplify Your Decision-making and Priorities While Recovering from Burnout
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/20/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/20/25

How to Simplify Your Decision-making and Priorities While Recovering from Burnout

One of the most effective ways to accelerate burnout recovery is to simplify your decisions and tasks during this challenging time.

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Delegate, Defer, Delete: Essential Time Management Skills to Mitigate Stress
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/19/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/19/25

Delegate, Defer, Delete: Essential Time Management Skills to Mitigate Stress

Effective time management is not just about being productive; it’s about survival. Enter the Delegate, Defer, Delete framework.

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What to Do When You Feel Stuck in a Chronic Stress Cycle to Prevent Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/13/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 2/13/25

What to Do When You Feel Stuck in a Chronic Stress Cycle to Prevent Burnout

If you’re constantly tired, irritable, and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to live this way.

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What to Do If Your Manager Is Projecting Their Trauma Onto You at Work
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/11/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 2/11/25

What to Do If Your Manager Is Projecting Their Trauma Onto You at Work

When a leader's unexamined coping mechanisms begin to influence their management style, the effects can trickle down, creating a toxic work environment for their team.

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Cognitive Flexibility for Stress Management: Break Free from Old Patterns
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/10/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/10/25

Cognitive Flexibility for Stress Management: Break Free from Old Patterns

The ability to pivot and think differently can be the key to breaking free from burnout and reaching your goals. One psychological trait that plays a vital role in this process is cognitive flexibility.

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The Hidden Link Between "All or Nothing" Thinking and Burnout
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/6/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/6/25

The Hidden Link Between "All or Nothing" Thinking and Burnout

If you're an ambitious, high-performing professional, you're likely no stranger to pushing yourself to the brink. But if your relentless drive to succeed manifests in all-or-nothing thinking, it could be the root of your chronic stress and burnout.

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Are You Sleep Deprived or Burnt Out? How to Know the Difference
sleep, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 2/5/25 sleep, stress & burnout Michelle Porter 2/5/25

Are You Sleep Deprived or Burnt Out? How to Know the Difference

How do you differentiate between sleep deprivation caused by stress and the deeper, more pervasive issue of burnout? Understanding the distinction is critical, as these conditions require different approaches to recovery.

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Creating a Daily Joy Ritual: Small Practices to Start and End Your Day Positively
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/2/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 2/2/25

Creating a Daily Joy Ritual: Small Practices to Start and End Your Day Positively

Daily joy rituals are small, intentional moments designed to center you, recharge you, and remind you that your life isn’t just a never-ending performance review.

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Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2025: Actionable Steps for Employees, Managers, and HR Teams
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 1/26/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 1/26/25

Workplace Stress and Burnout in 2025: Actionable Steps for Employees, Managers, and HR Teams

The modern workplace continues to be a breeding ground for chronic stress and burnout, especially for high-achieving professionals. Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your health.

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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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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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