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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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Nutrition for a Strategic Edge: How Food Choices Impact Cognitive Performance
nutrition, physical health Michelle Porter 12/21/24 nutrition, physical health Michelle Porter 12/21/24

Nutrition for a Strategic Edge: How Food Choices Impact Cognitive Performance

The food you eat directly impacts your focus, decision-making, and resilience under pressure.

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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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Tactical Journaling: The Stress Management Strategy Smart Professionals Are Actually Using
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 12/19/24 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 12/19/24

Tactical Journaling: The Stress Management Strategy Smart Professionals Are Actually Using

Tactical journaling is one of the simplest, most effective tools you can use to manage stress, recover from burnout, and build the kind of mental and emotional resilience required to thrive in demanding environments.

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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 Use Social Support to Stay Committed to Fitness Goals
fitness, relational health Michelle Porter 12/16/24 fitness, relational health Michelle Porter 12/16/24

How to Use Social Support to Stay Committed to Fitness Goals

Leveraging social connections can be a powerful tool to stay consistent and motivated in your fitness journey.

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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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The Importance of Reconnecting With Friends When Life Feels Overwhelming
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/14/24 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/14/24

The Importance of Reconnecting With Friends When Life Feels Overwhelming

If you’ve been hesitant to reach out because you’re worried it’s been too long or you don’t have the energy for big gestures, know this: It’s never too late, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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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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Spend Time Outdoors: It’s Crucial for Wellness, Especially When You’re Stressed Out
deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/13/24 deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/13/24

Spend Time Outdoors: It’s Crucial for Wellness, Especially When You’re Stressed Out

Spending time outdoors connecting with nature is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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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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How Your Environment Influences Your Eating Habits (and What to Do About It)
nutrition, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/12/24 nutrition, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/12/24

How Your Environment Influences Your Eating Habits (and What to Do About It)

Your environment (home, work, social) often plays a bigger role in your eating habits than you might think.

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Your Brain is Exhausted: Why You Need a 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 is Exhausted: Why You Need a 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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Creating a Support System: Build Your Circle of Wellness Allies to Progress Your Health Goals
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/11/24 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/11/24

Creating a Support System: Build Your Circle of Wellness Allies to Progress Your Health Goals

Stress management and burnout recovery are deeply personal journeys, but they’re rarely meant to be traveled alone. A strong support system—a “circle of wellness allies”—is one of the most powerful tools for health.

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Why Vacations and PTO Time Alone Aren’t Enough To Fix Your Burnout
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/10/24 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 12/10/24

Why Vacations and PTO Time Alone Aren’t Enough To Fix Your Burnout

While self-care routines and vacations are often recommended as solutions, they are rarely enough to address the deeper roots of burnout and chronic stress that erodes your physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.

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Setting Social Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty to Decrease Stress and Protect Your Peace
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/9/24 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 12/9/24

Setting Social Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty to Decrease Stress and Protect Your Peace

For many, saying “no” feels uncomfortable or guilt-inducing, yet, setting social boundaries is crucial for protecting your energy and promoting emotional well-being.

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Creating a Home Environment That Promotes Health and Relaxation
deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/8/24 deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 12/8/24

Creating a Home Environment That Promotes Health and Relaxation

By making intentional changes to your home, you can create a sanctuary that supports relaxation, mental clarity, and overall health.

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What Chronic Stress Does to Your Body and How to Reverse It
stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 12/7/24 stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 12/7/24

What Chronic Stress Does to Your Body and How to Reverse It

We all deal with stress—it’s part of life. But when stress becomes a constant presence, lingering for weeks, months, or even years, it can start to take a serious toll on your body.

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Learn the Skill of Self Reflection for Long-term Health Success
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 12/6/24 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 12/6/24

Learn the Skill of Self Reflection for Long-term Health Success

True progress requires moments of introspection—a practice of looking inward to evaluate not just what you’re doing, but why you’re doing it—helping you see the bigger picture behind your actions.

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