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Emma

The Story of How Her Deep Burnout Inspired a New Mental Health Paradigm

In late summer 2016, Shelley found herself in deep burnout, ironically while on vacation — a time that should have been dedicated to…

Sep 5

The Story of How Her Deep Burnout Inspired a New Mental Health Paradigm

Sep 5

Emma

9 Reasons Why You Should Begin a Mindfulness Practice to Amplify Your Well-Being

In our modern world of constant distractions, notifications, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like a stranger to your own mind…

Sep 3

9 Reasons Why You Should Begin a Mindfulness Practice to Amplify Your Well-Being

Sep 3

Maria Milojković, MA

How Not to Worry Yourself Sick When Things Don’t Go as You Expected

The brain always likes to know

Sep 10, 2021

How Not to Worry Yourself Sick — two women stand facing a lake with their hands in the air

Sep 10, 2021

Grace Being

Meditation to Deal with Anxiety and Negative Thoughts

How to manage anxiety and negative thoughts with meditation

Sep 4, 2021

Meditation to Deal with Anxiety and Negative Thoughts

Sep 4, 2021

Sorina Raluca Băbău

7 Things to Do When Perfectionism Is Holding You Back

Tips I wish I’d known about earlier

Sep 3, 2021

7 Things to Do When Perfectionism Is Holding You Back

Sep 3, 2021

Maria Milojković, MA

How to Finally Stop Running from Feelings — First-Hand Tips from a Recovered Alcoholic

After decades of suffering change is possible

Aug 16, 2021

Three chicken eggs showing different feelings

Aug 16, 2021

Maria Milojković, MA

How to Stop Negative Thoughts from Weighing You Down

Yes, you can manage your emotional rollercoaster

Aug 1, 2021

Rollercoaster

Aug 1, 2021

Evan Wildstein

Is Imposter Syndrome the New Humblebrag?

If you did a thing, celebrate the thing — don’t pretend to be undeserving of the win

Jul 28, 2021

Is Imposter Syndrome the New Humblebrag?

Jul 28, 2021

Alex Lebedev

5 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Listen to Music While Working

How to get things done with the music

Jul 26, 2021

5 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Listen to Music While Working

Jul 26, 2021

Orestis Spanos

How Watching TV Subtly Prevented Your Way to True Confidence

2 myths about self-confidence that you’ve unconsciously integrated through the subtle messages of TV.

Jul 21, 2021

How Watching TV Subtly Prevented Your Way to True Confidence

Jul 21, 2021

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Chad Prevost

The Humanist podcast host. Ph.D., M.A., M.Div. Enneagram and LCP 360 certified practitioner. Leadership and purpose coaching. chadprevost.com

Shelley Prevost

Helping professionals in burnout reclaim their lives at Big Self School. Psychologist. Coach. Therapist. Certified Enneagram coach. Investor. Mom is my fave.

Marta Brzosko

Writer, facilitator, community weaver. https://martabrzosko.com/

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