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Common Decision-Making Struggles: Where Smart People Get Stuck and How to Break Free
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/25/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/25/25

Common Decision-Making Struggles: Where Smart People Get Stuck and How to Break Free

Let’s break down the most common decision-making struggles professionals face and, more importantly, how to navigate them without losing your sanity.

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Decision Fatigue: The Brain’s Battery Runs Out
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 6/24/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 6/24/25

Decision Fatigue: The Brain’s Battery Runs Out

Decision fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from making too many choices throughout the day.

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Dreams vs. Goals: Why Your Big Vision Needs More Than Just Wishful Thinking
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 6/23/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 6/23/25

Dreams vs. Goals: Why Your Big Vision Needs More Than Just Wishful Thinking

The difference between those who achieve their aspirations and those who don’t is the ability to transform dreams into structured goals and execute relentlessly.

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Why Ambivalence During the Change Process Is Normal, Expected, and a Strength
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/19/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/19/25

Why Ambivalence During the Change Process Is Normal, Expected, and a Strength

Ambivalence isn’t a flaw; it’s a natural and expected part of the change process. When embraced, it can even become a powerful tool for growth.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Your On/Off Switch for Fight or Flight and Recovering from Burnout
stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 6/18/25 stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 6/18/25

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Your On/Off Switch for Fight or Flight and Recovering from Burnout

At the center of the parasympathetic nervous system, the vagus nerve plays a critical role in helping the body shift from a state of stress to one of recovery.

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When the Office Feels Like a Dysfunctional Family— Triggering Chronic Stress & Burnout
stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 6/17/25 stress & burnout, occupational health Michelle Porter 6/17/25

When the Office Feels Like a Dysfunctional Family— Triggering Chronic Stress & Burnout

Corporate workplaces have long been compared to families, but for employees recovering from complex trauma (CPTSD), these “families” can feel eerily like the dysfunctional ones they worked so hard to escape.

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The Transtheoretical Model of Change: Understanding the 6 Distinct Stages of Change
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/16/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/16/25

The Transtheoretical Model of Change: Understanding the 6 Distinct Stages of Change

If you've ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of wanting change but struggling to follow through, this guide will help you break free.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset When You’re Called To Change
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/13/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/13/25

Embracing a Growth Mindset When You’re Called To Change

Sometimes change comes in the form of opportunities, at other times, change is born from loss. Both types of change push us outside our comfort zones, testing our resilience and capacity for adaptation.

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5 Fitness Mistakes Burnt-Out High Achievers Make (That Sabotage Health, Not Just Progress)
physical health, deep health Michelle Porter 6/11/25 physical health, deep health Michelle Porter 6/11/25

5 Fitness Mistakes Burnt-Out High Achievers Make (That Sabotage Health, Not Just Progress)

If you’re prioritizing your career at the expense of your health, it’s worth examining whether these five common exercise mistakes are holding you back from managing stress, improving physical health, enhancing sleep quality, and fueling better nutrition habits.

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Why Emotional Regulation Is Key to Thriving Under Pressure in High-Stress Work Environments
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/10/25 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/10/25

Why Emotional Regulation Is Key to Thriving Under Pressure in High-Stress Work Environments

Prioritizing emotional regulation isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a critical strategy for long-term success and burnout prevention.

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Why Taking Breaks Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do for Yourself to Avoid Chronic Stress and Burnout
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/9/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/9/25

Why Taking Breaks Is the Most Productive Thing You Can Do for Yourself to Avoid Chronic Stress and Burnout

If you don’t take a break when you need it, your body will force you to—and it will be at the worst possible time.

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The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Your Relationships
deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 6/6/25 deep health, relational health Michelle Porter 6/6/25

The Power of Empathy: Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Your Relationships

What makes empathy so compelling is the way it sharpens our emotional intelligence, offering profound insights not only into the emotions of others, but into our own.

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Being a Strong Learner Isn’t About How Smart You Are: It’s About Your Behaviors and the Skills You Build
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/5/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 6/5/25

Being a Strong Learner Isn’t About How Smart You Are: It’s About Your Behaviors and the Skills You Build

Being a strong learner isn't about inherent intelligence—it's about adopting the right behaviors and developing a set of skills.

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The Weekly Values Check-In: A Mental Reset for Burned-Out Overachievers
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 6/4/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 6/4/25

The Weekly Values Check-In: A Mental Reset for Burned-Out Overachievers

By carving out time to reflect on whether your actions align with your deepest principles, you can ensure that your life remains guided by what genuinely fills you up.

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The Cost of Staying Too Long: Breaking Free from Situations That No Longer Serve You
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/3/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/3/25

The Cost of Staying Too Long: Breaking Free from Situations That No Longer Serve You

Staying in environments or relationships that no longer serve you—whether it’s a job, a city, a friendship, or a romantic partnership—comes at a significant cost.

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“Sunday Scaries” Are a Sign Something is Fundamentally Broken: Here’s What to Do About It
stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/2/25 stress & burnout, emotional health Michelle Porter 6/2/25

“Sunday Scaries” Are a Sign Something is Fundamentally Broken: Here’s What to Do About It

Let’s cut to the chase: Sunday Scaries is a visceral reaction that the situation you’re in isn’t right.

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The Case for Online Fitness: Why Virtual Workouts Work for Burned-Out High Achievers
fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 5/30/25 fitness, physical health Michelle Porter 5/30/25

The Case for Online Fitness: Why Virtual Workouts Work for Burned-Out High Achievers

Online fitness may be one of the most pragmatic, stress-reducing, burnout-preventing tools available to you.

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How Well Do You Know Your Emotions? Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/28/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 5/28/25

How Well Do You Know Your Emotions? Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a critical skill for personal and professional success, especially for those navigating the pressures of high-stress environments.

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You Are More Than Your Career: Building a Meaningful Life Outside of Work
deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/27/25 deep health, existential health Michelle Porter 5/27/25

You Are More Than Your Career: Building a Meaningful Life Outside of Work

To truly thrive in both work and life, it is essential to invest in something equally important: building a full and meaningful life outside of work.

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The GSPA Model for Goals: A Smarter Way to Achieve Long-Lasting Change
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/26/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 5/26/25

The GSPA Model for Goals: A Smarter Way to Achieve Long-Lasting Change

This method offers a practical, step-by-step approach to meaningful behavior change, making it a powerful alternative to traditional goal setting models.

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