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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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Declutter Your Life to Declutter Your Mind: Ruthlessly Simplify Your Physical and Digital Spaces
deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 2/1/25 deep health, environmental health Michelle Porter 2/1/25

Declutter Your Life to Declutter Your Mind: Ruthlessly Simplify Your Physical and Digital Spaces

Clutter—both physical and digital—can quietly undermine mental clarity, focus, and productivity.

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Spirituality and Belief Systems: Rediscover What Anchors and Inspires You During Stressful Times
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/31/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 1/31/25

Spirituality and Belief Systems: Rediscover What Anchors and Inspires You During Stressful Times

Spirituality or belief systems can be way to anchor yourself in the present, reconnect with your values, and cultivate resilience regardless of external demands.

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How to Cultivate Joy Through Intention, Even in Tough Times
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/30/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/30/25

How to Cultivate Joy Through Intention, Even in Tough Times

Joy doesn’t emerge by accident, especially during challenging times. It requires intention, deliberate practice, and a mindset shift to prioritize what truly matters.

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Why Lifting HEAVY (Not Just Light Strength Training) Is Necessary Over Age 40
fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 1/29/25 fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 1/29/25

Why Lifting HEAVY (Not Just Light Strength Training) Is Necessary Over Age 40

If you're serious about aging well, protecting your longevity, and performing at your best through midlife and beyond: it's time to lift heavy.

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Are You an Over-Achiever? It Might Be a Sign That You Need Therapy
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/28/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/28/25

Are You an Over-Achiever? It Might Be a Sign That You Need Therapy

For some high achievers, the driving force behind their determination and relentless pursuit of excellence may have deeper roots—ones tied to childhood trauma.

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Use Systems, Structure, and Scheduling to Achieve Your Goals
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/27/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/27/25

Use Systems, Structure, and Scheduling to Achieve Your Goals

If you’re serious about reaching your health, personal, or professional aspirations, you need more dependable tools. That’s where systems, structure, and scheduling come in.

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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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Strong Relationships Are Crucial to Overall Health
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/24/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/24/25

Strong Relationships Are Crucial to Overall Health

Strong, authentic relationships are not just a "nice-to-have"; they’re crucial for your physical, emotional, and mental health.

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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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"How’s That Working for You?": Ask This Question to Evaluate If Your Actions Support Where You Want To Be
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/22/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/22/25

"How’s That Working for You?": Ask This Question to Evaluate If Your Actions Support Where You Want To Be

When answered honestly, this question helps evaluate whether current actions and behaviors align with your desired outcomes.

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Ready, Willing, Able: The Psychology of Change for Burned-Out High Achievers
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/21/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 1/21/25

Ready, Willing, Able: The Psychology of Change for Burned-Out High Achievers

The "Want, Willing, Able" framework—a powerful, evidence-based model rooted in behavioral psychology that can guide you toward lasting change and deeper wellness.

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Sleep: 7 to 9 Hours Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Biological Requirement
sleep, physical health Michelle Porter 1/20/25 sleep, physical health Michelle Porter 1/20/25

Sleep: 7 to 9 Hours Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Biological Requirement

The truth is clear: 7-9 hours of sleep isn’t a luxury or a suggestion; it’s a biological requirement for thriving in both personal and professional life.

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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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Small Acts of Kindness Transform Relationships and Mental Wellbeing
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/18/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 1/18/25

Small Acts of Kindness Transform Relationships and Mental Wellbeing

Science and real-world experience reveal that kindness is not only good for the soul but also a strategic lever for personal growth, resilience, and lasting success.

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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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Two Crazy Questions to Find Your Way Forward
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/16/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 1/16/25

Two Crazy Questions to Find Your Way Forward

Change is hard. But what if the key to moving forward wasn’t convincing yourself to change, but instead understanding what’s holding you back?

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Bright Spots: Highlight Your Small Wins and Build Momentum for Big Success
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/15/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 1/15/25

Bright Spots: Highlight Your Small Wins and Build Momentum for Big Success

Bright Spots are those moments where things went well, even just a little. They’re the instances of success, no matter how small, that reveal the strategies, habits, and circumstances contributing to your progress.

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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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