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If Work Feels Heavier Lately, This Might Be Why

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  • You can spot it early by noticing patterns like constant brain fog, procrastination, escape fantasies, or avoiding people altogether.

  • Protect yourself with simple shields. Rest from screens, set boundaries, move your body, reconnect with people, and build small moments of play and presence into your day.


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IMPOSTER SYNDROME

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Neuroscience Says You're Not Actually Scared of Failing

Takeaways:

  • You're not afraid of failure. You're afraid of being fully seen and of succeeding in ways that stretch who you are.

  • Success brings visibility, expectations, and identity expansion, which your brain often misinterprets as unfamiliar territory or unsafe.

  • Even the things you want most become possible once your body learns to feel safe in that bigness and expansion.


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FAMILY PHOTOS

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How to Turn Photo Day Meltdowns into Memories

Takeaways:

  • If getting your kids to smile feels impossible, there's a simple trick that creates a genuine grin every time.

  • Bring a small tub of ice cream and give them a spoonful before each pose. The dopamine hit does the work for you.

  • You'll see them try (and fail) to hide a huge smile. Yes, it's sugar-powered, but sometimes you do what you have to do to get the shot.


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