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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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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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Tested by Trouble: How Vulnerability and Faith Helped Me Healing Through the Hardest Moments
Sometimes, life brings trouble to test our faith and push us toward true vulnerability. For a long time, my instinct was to keep things to myself and say, “I’ll figure it out”. But suppressing that struggle manifested physically and emotionally—leading to stress-related psoriasis, feelings of depression, and constant tears. I realized I couldn’t navigate it… →
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Don’t Ignore the Red Flags: Lessons in Intuition and Perception From My Dog
Trouble rarely arrives completely unannounced—it usually gives off a subtle scent or warning sign first. But how often do we ignore the signs or underestimate what’s coming? On this birthday, I’m reflecting on how my dog, Zack, always senses when something is brewing long before I ever do. Dogs have an incredible instinct for picking… →
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Stopping the “What If” Spiral: How to Reframe Worst-Case Fantasy Thinking
Have you ever caught yourself spiraling down a “what if” rabbit hole? 🌀💠We often think of fantasy as daydreaming about positive possibilities, but focusing on all the negative worst-case scenarios that might transpire is a fantasy of its own—and it steals your peace. Ask yourself: are you actually dealing in reality, or are you… →
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Navigating Toxic Work Environments: Overcoming Bias, Discrimination, and Workplace Challenges
Have you ever had to navigate a toxic work environment or deal with unfair treatment in your career? đź’đź’” In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I talk with Reggie about opening up about past workplace experiences—from handling shifts in leadership to facing systemic issues like racism, sexism, and ageism early in our… →
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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,… →
