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Sunk Cost Fallacy: Throwing Good Time After Bad
deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 7/7/25 deep health, mental health Michelle Porter 7/7/25

Sunk Cost Fallacy: Throwing Good Time After Bad

Are You trapped by past investments (time, money, energy)? Deep down, you know these things aren’t serving you. But walking away? That feels impossible.

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How to Enjoy Life Even When You're Going Through Difficult Times—Stressed Out and Burned Out
deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 7/3/25 deep health, emotional health Michelle Porter 7/3/25

How to Enjoy Life Even When You're Going Through Difficult Times—Stressed Out and Burned Out

Enjoying life is part of what keeps us resilient, connected, and emotionally strong enough to navigate challenges.

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Stressed Out and Storing Belly Fat? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 7/2/25 stress & burnout, physical health Michelle Porter 7/2/25

Stressed Out and Storing Belly Fat? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You

Belly fat is a warning sign that your body is struggling with chronic stress and potentially setting you up for serious health problems.

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Burnout Hijacks Your Brain: Why Stress Shuts Down Logic, Strategy, and Executive Function
stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/1/25 stress & burnout, mental health Michelle Porter 7/1/25

Burnout Hijacks Your Brain: Why Stress Shuts Down Logic, Strategy, and Executive Function

Ever feel like your brain stops working when you’re under extreme stress? You’re not imagining it.

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Stop Overbooking Yourself: The Realistic Daily Task Limit for High Achievers
deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 6/30/25 deep health, goals & planning Michelle Porter 6/30/25

Stop Overbooking Yourself: The Realistic Daily Task Limit for High Achievers

High achievers often believe they can fit more into a single day than is humanly possible.

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The Biopsychosocial Model: How Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Influence Your Health and Wellness
stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/26/25 stress & burnout, deep health Michelle Porter 6/26/25

The Biopsychosocial Model: How Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors Influence Your Health and Wellness

If you’re looking for a high-performance, longevity-focused approach to staying on top of your game without burning out, this model is worth your attention.

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Meal Prep Like a Pro: Simplify Your Nutrition and Minimize Your Stress
nutrition, physical health Michelle Porter 6/25/25 nutrition, physical health Michelle Porter 6/25/25

Meal Prep Like a Pro: Simplify Your Nutrition and Minimize Your Stress

Between back-to-back meetings, endless emails, and constant deadlines, figuring out what to eat is the last thing you want to stress over.

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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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