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Birthday Reflections: Moving Past the All-or-Nothing Mindset on Consistency
Have you ever dropped the ball on a goal and felt like giving up entirely? 🛑💭 When we miss a week or a month of a habit we promised to stay consistent with, self-doubt loves to creep in. It’s easy to think, “Well, I already messed up, so I might as well just shelf this… →
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Don’t Dig the Hole: Why Early Preparation Beats Late-Stage Panic
Don’t wait until you’re in too deep to start asking for help! 🛑📖 As an educator, I often see students dig themselves into a hole by missing assignments or staying quiet when they struggle. I always tell them—and myself—to be proactive from the very start. If you know writing isn’t your strong suit, connect with… →
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From Going It Alone to Seeking Guidance: Life Lessons on My Birthday
How long do you usually try to “figure it out” on your own before reaching out for help? 🤔💭 There’s a time to try solving problems independently, but setting a limit on how much time you waste before asking for guidance can save you so much stress. There are people out there who are ready… →
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Overcoming Self-Doubt: How Our Humble Beginnings Shape Worthiness and Growth
Do you ever catch yourself doubting what you’re capable of or feeling like you don’t deserve praise? 💭✨ In this heartfelt clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I open up about how our humble beginnings can sometimes subtly seed self-doubt. Whether it’s talking ourselves out of a small challenge (like doing push-ups!… →
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Beyond “Ride or Die”: Why Maturing Means Prioritizing Self-Value Over Self-Sacrifice
Does the “Ride or Die” mindset actually have an expiration date? 🤔🔥 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle drops a huge wisdom bomb: as women mature into their 30s, 40s, and 50s, the urge to blindly “ride or die” for everyone else fades. Instead, growth and wisdom teach us to step… →
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Beyond Titles and Status: How Success Changes Friendships and Perception
“The more I achieve, sometimes I find that other people distance themselves…” 💭✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I get honest about how job titles, status, or professional achievements can sometimes create an unintended wall in friendships. Being an English professor or reaching new milestones doesn’t change who I… →
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Why Experience Outweighs the Letters After Your Name
“I always kind of feel like I have imposter syndrome… but I have the experience, and that’s what covers me.” 💡✨ In this transparent clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle gets real about wrestling with imposter syndrome and the feeling that a degree or title is required to validate where you are. She… →
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Advice to My Younger Self: Navigating Love, Timing, and Life Lessons in Your 20s
“If you could go back and whisper to your 20-year-old self, what would you say?” 💭✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I share a candid, hilarious, and real moment about the advice we’d give our younger selves when it comes to relationships, timing, and knowing when it’s time to… →
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Accepting People as They Are: The Key to Deeper Love and Healthy Friendships
“Love and friendship… it’s about accepting people for who they are, not who you want them to be.” 💛✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, we’re chatting with Michelle about letting go of expectations in relationships. Real connection comes when we stop expecting people to mirror us and start accepting them for… →
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The Sensitivity Shift: Taking a Step Back and Choosing Calm Over Reaction
“I’ve gotten better at not being as sensitive… taking a step back and saying, ‘Let me not overreact in this moment.’” 🧘✨ Growth isn’t just about how we see ourselves—it’s about how we react when unexpected moments or misunderstandings pop up. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, we’re chatting with Michelle about… →
