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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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How to Improve Your Circle When Access to Growth-Oriented Individuals Is Limited
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/4/24 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/4/24

How to Improve Your Circle When Access to Growth-Oriented Individuals Is Limited

If you find yourself surrounded by people who don’t share your current goals or values it can feel isolating, but you’re not stuck.

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You Are the Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With; Choose Wisely
relational health, deep health Michelle Porter 12/3/24 relational health, deep health Michelle Porter 12/3/24

You Are the Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With; Choose Wisely

Research now shows our environment and the people in it play a pivotal role in shaping who you are and significantly influences, motivates, and drives us.

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Why Most Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work—And What Actually Does
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/2/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/2/24

Why Most Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work—And What Actually Does

Despite billions invested in employee wellness programs, the burnout crisis persists. Why? The answer lies in a simple but uncomfortable truth: Burnout is a systemic workplace issue, not a personnel problem.

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Yoga Rewires the Brain from Stress, Burnout, and Trauma. For Real.
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/1/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 12/1/24

Yoga Rewires the Brain from Stress, Burnout, and Trauma. For Real.

That post-yoga glow isn’t just a placebo effect—it’s backed by science. Brain scans now reveal that yoga actively changes your brain chemistry, and the results are incredibly beneficial.

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Walking for Weight Loss: It Lives Up to the Hype, Especially If You’re Stressed
fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/30/24 fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/30/24

Walking for Weight Loss: It Lives Up to the Hype, Especially If You’re Stressed

Walking is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward exercise. It’s simple, doesn’t require a gym, and delivers major health benefits.

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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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Target Exercise Heart Rates for Men and Women Over 40
fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/29/24 fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/29/24

Target Exercise Heart Rates for Men and Women Over 40

This guide breaks down heart rate zones, how stress impacts your heart rate, and what you need to know to maximize your workout time, even if it’s limited.

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Making Friends is Harder For Men but Strong Social Relationships are Important for Health
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 11/29/24 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 11/29/24

Making Friends is Harder For Men but Strong Social Relationships are Important for Health

It’s not just about how many people you know or how often you socialize but about the quality of your relationships and the support they provide.

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If the Holidays Are Your Time to Recover From Work, You Might Be Suffering From Chronic Stress
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 11/29/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 11/29/24

If the Holidays Are Your Time to Recover From Work, You Might Be Suffering From Chronic Stress

If you’ve ever spent the holidays stressed out about Q4 numbers and unable to completely disconnect, you know. #IYKYK

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How to Realistically Find Purpose and Fulfillment When Your Work Situation Sucks
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 11/25/24 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 11/25/24

How to Realistically Find Purpose and Fulfillment When Your Work Situation Sucks

It’s not about plastering on a positive attitude or trying to hustle your way out of despair—rather it’s reconnecting with what truly matters to you in a way that anchors and sustains you, even in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

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How to Strategically Approach the Holidays to Manage Stress & Protect Your Peace
stress & burnout, relational health Michelle Porter 11/22/24 stress & burnout, relational health Michelle Porter 11/22/24

How to Strategically Approach the Holidays to Manage Stress & Protect Your Peace

If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed by family dynamics, or unsure how to navigate this season with your mental and emotional health intact, you’re not alone.

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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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How to Manage Stress and Protect Your Mental Wellness in Uncertain Times
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 11/19/24 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 11/19/24

How to Manage Stress and Protect Your Mental Wellness in Uncertain Times

While we can’t control the economy or the political landscape, we can control how we respond to them by taking practical steps to manage stress and protect your mental wellness.

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Brain Games Aren’t Just for Fun—They’re a Mental Health Strategy
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 11/16/24 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 11/16/24

Brain Games Aren’t Just for Fun—They’re a Mental Health Strategy

Brain game apps—like the NYTimes Games app—offer an effective, time-efficient way to sharpen cognitive skills while managing stress.

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Ikigai: Beating Stress and Burnout by Reclaiming Purpose and Fulfillment
stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 11/8/24 stress & burnout, existential health Michelle Porter 11/8/24

Ikigai: Beating Stress and Burnout by Reclaiming Purpose and Fulfillment

For those experiencing burnout, finding ikigai—"the reason for being" or "that which makes life worth living"—can serve as a powerful antidote to the exhaustion and detachment often brought on by work-related stress.

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Time Crunch Workouts: 20 Effective Workouts Under 30 Minutes
fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/5/24 fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 11/5/24

Time Crunch Workouts: 20 Effective Workouts Under 30 Minutes

A focused, well-structured workout routine that targets major muscle groups and elevates your heart rate can deliver substantial health benefits, even if you're pressed for time.

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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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How to Improve Your Environment for Mental Health: From Your Personal Space and Beyond
deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 8/11/24 deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 8/11/24

How to Improve Your Environment for Mental Health: From Your Personal Space and Beyond

The spaces we inhabit—our homes, workplaces, and communities—play a crucial role in shaping our well-being.

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