<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Michelle Prolongeau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Prolongeau]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/blog-and-resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:25:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The cost of holding on to anger ]]></title><description><![CDATA[and why reframing the way you look at it will help you let go of it Anger is often misunderstood. Many of us cling to it as though it grants us power, leverage or control over a situation that has deeply wounded us. We convince ourselves that if we remain angry long enough, justice will somehow be served, lessons will be learned or the person who hurt us will finally understand the pain they caused. Yet, in holding onto anger, we often become the ones who suffer the most. While anger is a...]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/post/the-cost-of-holding-on-to-anger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34ea50356410a3b5a3aa12</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:47:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_fab269802ad34aa7a9dd0c9fa2c2de15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michellle Prolongeau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stress: What it is and why it matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress gets talked about a lot, but most people don’t actually understand what’s happening in their body when they say, “I’m stressed.” Stress is the body’s response to pressure or demand. That pressure can come from outside of us, work, relationships, environment or from within, like illness or ongoing health concerns. This isn’t just an opinion, it’s well-established across medical and psychological research. According to Lifeline Australia, stress is a normal human response. In the right...]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/post/stress-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34a542356410a3b5a2f0f4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:43:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_9f66f14019aa49afab8f994911df7ec5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michellle Prolongeau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stages of change and strategies for workplace and personal life. Change is one of those things we all face, whether we like it or not. It can show up as a new role at work, the end of a relationship, new routines or being pushed into something you didn’t ask for. Even when change is positive, it can still feel uncomfortable. That’s because as humans, we’re wired to prefer what’s familiar.  Familiar feels predictable. Predictable feels safe. So, when something disrupts that, it makes sense...]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/post/navigating-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2e203f44c7bef1d031a2a1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:55:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_550c46df763049e38fd23f2043b232ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michellle Prolongeau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature and Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why It Matters More Than You Think Most people already know what it feels like to be in nature, calmer, clearer, a bit more like yourself again. The problem is, when stress is high or life feels heavy, getting outside is usually the first thing that drops off. The part worth paying attention to….. the research doesn’t just support the feeling it backs it! Even brief exposure to nature has been shown to reduce stress. One study found that women who simply looked at images of natural...]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/post/nature-and-mental-health-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2e161200dbe48b1c785ee5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a820d9bdc0da4305aa22dca73ea8850f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michellle Prolongeau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting Boundaries ]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 practical steps to identifying and communicating your emotional limits for more stable relationships and less overwhelm. Setting boundaries isn’t a trend or a buzzword it’s a measurable, evidence backed component of psychological wellbeing. Research in areas like stress management, interpersonal effectiveness and emotional regulation consistently shows that people who can identify and communicate their limits experience lower levels of burnout, healthier relationships and improved mental...]]></description><link>https://www.michelleprolongeau.com/post/setting-boundaries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2cbb5f418318a8f7e2fa44</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_44527a594d7461652d7641~mv2_d_3969_2646_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michellle Prolongeau</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>