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How To Survive A Job That Doesn't Share Your Values - Without Losing Your Soul
Because “just ignore it” isn’t a resilience strategy
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Sabrina Ahmed
I'm Finally Giving Myself Permission To Do The Minimum - Here's Why
When your system is saturated, subtraction becomes an act of wisdom, not laziness
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Sabrina Ahmed
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Your Shame Isn't Yours - It's What Happens When Values Clash With Culture
When your professional instincts get labelled as 'too much', and how to trust them anyway.
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Sabrina Ahmed

May 2025

I Was Ambushed in a "5-Minute Chat" With My Boss - Here's How I'm Fighting Back
Why your body knows you're under threat before your mind does, and what to do about it
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Sabrina Ahmed
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Your Brain Knows the Difference Between Fitting In and Belonging — Here's How
How resonant connections regulate your nervous system (and fake ones don't)
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Sabrina Ahmed
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The Hidden Cost Of Waiting For Clarity (And Why It’s Keeping You Stuck)
When you avoid action until you feel certain, the real thing you lose isn’t time.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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When The Plan Implodes, Learn To Shift Without Falling Apart Or Raging
What your brain needs when adaptability matters more than discipline.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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April 2025

You Aren't Losing Progress - You’re Just Tired Of Fighting The Wrong Way
Resetting and load management isn’t weakness but how you stay strong for the long haul.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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Rest Like You Mean It: Why Smart Recovery Is The Secret To Staying Sharp
Build in rest and recovery or your body forces a shutdown. Not because it’s dramatic, but because it’s smart.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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If You’re Still “Pushing Through,” You’re Probably Stuck
Flexibility isn’t weakness. It’s the strategy that keeps you in the game. If you’re exhausted but still pushing, read this.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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Strong People Don’t Wing It. They Build Structure
When your system is unpredictable, structure keeps you standing.
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Sabrina Ahmed
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March 2025

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