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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? šš When we miss a week or a month of a habit we promised to stay consistent with, self-doubt loves to creep in. Itās easy to think, “Well, I already messed up, so I might as well just shelf this… ā
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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 emotionallyāleading to stress-related psoriasis, feelings of depression, and constant tears. I realized I couldn’t navigate it… ā
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Speak Up Before Itās 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 itās from above or through the people placed directly in your path, help is availableāif you’re willing to speak up. If you keep silent… ā
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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? šļøāāļøš§¹ 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… ā
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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? š¤š Thereās 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… ā
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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? šš 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 ownāand it steals your peace. Ask yourself: are you actually dealing in reality, or are you… ā
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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.” š”āØ 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… ā
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Embracing Evolution: How to Love Who You Are at Every Stage of Life
“Iām just learning to be okay with Michelle and who she is right now… because we evolve.” āØš In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle shares powerful wisdom on self-acceptance, growth, and surrendering control. From recognizing how much we change from decade to decade to embracing present-day flaws and strengths, she opens… ā
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No regrets, just lessons learned. š āØ
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie shares a powerful mindset on letting go of past mistakes. Since you canāt change whatās already happened, dwelling on regrets only holds you back. Apologize when needed, take a deep breath, and rememberāthe sun will still rise tomorrow. āļøš§āāļø How do you practice letting go… ā
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Ā Is overthinking actually a superpower in disguise? š¤š§
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie and I discuss how overthinking and a healthy dose of fear aren’t always negativeāsometimes they protect you from bad decisions and keep you out of trouble! šš”ļø Has overthinking ever saved you from making a bad choice, or does it just stress you out? Letās… ā
