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Whether in kindergarten or college, everyone wants to feel safe, respected, and seen. ❤️✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share why I make it a personal priority to remember my students’ names, hobbies, and individual stories. Building that personal rapport goes beyond teaching—it shows students that someone genuinely cares enough to notice them. 📚🍎 Did you ever have an educator or mentor who made… →
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Is overthinking actually a superpower in disguise? 🤔🧠
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie and I discuss how overthinking and a healthy dose of fear aren’t always negative—sometimes they protect you from bad decisions and keep you out of trouble! 💭🛡️ Has overthinking ever saved you from making a bad choice, or does it just stress you out? Let’s… →
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Children have a way of keeping us imaginative, hopeful, and optimistic! 🌟✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share why staying connected to childlike wonder helps protect us from becoming pessimistic or limited in our thinking as we grow older. There is always a whole big world left to see! 🎨💭 What is one thing in your life that helps you stay hopeful… →
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College is NOTHING like high school 🎓✨
On this clip of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie gets real about transitioning into college life—from navigating independence and making your own choices to learning from those inevitable mistakes along the way. 💡 What was the biggest culture shock or lesson you experienced during your first year of college? Drop your thoughts in the… →
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No one does that these days! 😂 Skeptical faces and all!
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I’m sharing some empathy about why people might mirror others when trying to fit in or navigate tough changes—but Quinn wasn’t buying it for a second! She broke down the real difference between someone finding their footing and someone just being plain fake. 🧠💭 Do you… →
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So, you’re trying to talk like me now… copying my flow? 😂🗣️
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Quinn breaks down how easy it is to spot when someone isn’t being authentic and is just copying someone else’s phrasing, vibe, or flow. Imitation might be a form of flattery, but nothing beats original energy! ✨ Have you ever caught someone totally biting your style… →
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Did you see Tanya?! 🤣✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I’m reflecting on that classic back-to-school feeling—daydreaming about making a huge grand entrance after summer break and having everyone notice your ‘level up’! Quinn brought me right back to reality with her funny, grounded perspective on how school dynamics actually work when a new school year… →
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Nervous is a temporary feeling. Regret lasts a lot longer 💯✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Quinn drops some serious wisdom about stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a leap of faith! Fear and nerves will try to hold you back, but the worst thing someone can say is “no.” Don’t let the fear of other people’s opinions keep you… →
