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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 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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Don’t Let Your Relationships Collect Dust: Why Today Is the Time to Unwrap the Gifts in Your Life
Every day—and every person in our lives—is a gift. But how often do we leave those gifts sitting in the corner, waiting for a “special occasion” while life just passes by? 🎁✨ In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a reminder with Michelle about the importance of making time for the… →
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Putting Yourself First: Advice to My Younger Self on Love and Ambition
“Just try to put yourself first… leave that dude!” 😂 Real advice to my younger self. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Michelle gets honest about what she would tell her 20-something self. Looking back on years spent living in someone else’s shadow and prioritizing a relationship over her own goals, she… →
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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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“I was being myself, but I would always think of ways where I’m gonna stand out!” ✨
Remember that first day of school feeling? Fresh kicks, hair done, outfit pressed, and that dream of walking through the doors like you’re in slow motion in a TV sitcom! 🎬 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Quinn and I talk about the legendary “first day outfit” and why making a grand… →
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When life puts you on “timeout,” how do you react? ⏳
Sitting with yourself and being forced to slow down can be a real challenge—especially when you’re used to constantly being on the move. But taking a pause gives us the chance to pivot, focus on real progress, and reflect on what we truly appreciate in life. 👇 Question for you: When you’re forced to slow… →
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Being busy ≠ being productive. 🧠💥
It’s so easy to fool ourselves into thinking that as long as we’re constantly moving and doing something, we’re accomplishing things. But sometimes life (or an unexpected injury) forces us to slow down and realize that our minds and bodies just need a break. Rest isn’t laziness—it’s essential. 👇 Question for you: How do you… →
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Is Bad Hygiene an Instant Dealbreaker on a First Date? 🧼😷
In this hilarious clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Eric reminds us that first impressions are everything—and showing up “funky” is something you just can’t undo! Throwing perfume or cologne on top of funk only makes it worse, folks. What’s your biggest first date dealbreaker: bad hygiene, bad manners, or something else? Sound off… →
