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Mom Burns Out: 5 Truths & 5 Micro Actions

Truth #1: Burnout isn’t “just being tired”

It’s emotional, physical, mental — a full system overload. It shows up as exhaustion, guilt, and feeling disconnected.

Micro Action: Pause mid-day (yes, even for 2 minutes). Close your eyes. Breathe. Tell your brain: “I’m still here.”

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Confidence Code - High School Version

You’ve probably heard that “mean girls” are usually just insecure. Well, science actually backs that up. (Shocking, I know.) Studies show that confidence isn’t just about feeling good in your own skin—it also affects how you treat others. A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that individuals with higher self-esteem are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors, like kindness and cooperation (Baumeister et al., 2003).

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