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Redefining Self-Worth: What Being a Dog Mom Taught Me About My True Value
How do you define your self-worth? 💖✨ Becoming a dog mom to Zack completely transformed my understanding of value. We so easily tie our worth to our roles—whether as a mom, wife, professor, or professional. But your true value goes far deeper than any title. Recognizing that you inherently matter in this world gives you… →
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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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Speak Up Before It’s Too Deep: Birthday Reflections on Vulnerability and Support
When you’re trying to dig yourself out of a hole, remember: you need both hands to dig. But how are you going to pull yourself out without reaching for help? Whether it’s from above or through the people placed directly in your path, help is available—if you’re willing to speak up. If you keep silent… →
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Turning Frustration into Kindness: How a 3 A.M. Gym Habit Taught Me About Community
How do you react when someone leaves a total mess in a shared space? 🏋️♀️🧹 When I head to the gym at 3 A.M., it can be frustrating to see heavy equipment left lying all over the turf where someone could get hurt. But instead of staying annoyed, I shift my mindset: I clean up… →
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The Gift of Solo Celebrations: What Life, Wisdom, and My Dog Taught Me This Birthday
Celebrating another trip around the sun solo, and honestly? It’s the ultimate gift to myself. 🎁✨ Even when “trouble smells irresistible,” having the wisdom to navigate the chaos, laugh through the journey, and grow into a better version of yourself is what it’s all about. 🐾 Question for you: How do you like to treat… →
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Beyond Romance: Recognizing Soul Connections and Platonic Chemistry in Friendship
Have you ever met someone and instantly felt drawn to their energy, knowing they were meant to be in your life? ✨💫 In this powerful clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Reggie dives into how meaningful connections aren’t always romantic—sometimes, you’re simply drawn to someone’s soul or aura and know they will bring something… →
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On a Wing and a Prayer: Following Your Instincts When Exploring Off the Beaten Path
Are you an adventurous traveler who loves exploring off-the-beaten-path, or do you prefer sticking strictly to the resort schedule? ✈️🌴 In this fun snippet from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I reminisce with Reggie about his unforgettable trip to the Dominican Republic for my destination wedding. From taking a cross-country bus from Santo Domingo to… →
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Recognizing the Treasures in Our Lives: The Instinct to Protect the People We Value
Do you have someone in your life that you instinctively feel protective over, even when you know they can handle themselves? 🛡️✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Reggie shares what it feels like to recognize someone as a rare treasure who deserves nothing but the best. He explains how that deep… →
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Finding Balance: How Perspective Shifts Help Prevent Burnout and Prioritize Self-Care
How often do you find yourself being there for everyone else, but completely forgetting to show up for yourself? 🙋♀️✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a reflection on how major life shifts—like the pandemic—helped put my priorities into perspective. While work and supporting students or family are deeply important,… →
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Time-Travel Friendships: How Childhood Memories Keep Us Connected as Adults
Isn’t it crazy how one shared memory can instantly transport you back in time? ⏳✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle and I talk about how no matter how grown up we get, a single memory can bring us right back to our childhood days—from playing around at Hoppo to sticking… →
