Michelle Longo
@michellelongo.bsky.social
Writer. 2nd Degree Black Belt. Certified Life Coach. Self-improvement enthusiast.
https://themichellelongo.substack.com/
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A look at parental estrangement and waiting up for your kids when they’re out late.
In Honor of My Dad's Birthday, I Googled to See If He's Dead
Also: How do people sleep at night?
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June 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A look at parental estrangement and waiting up for your kids when they’re out late.
This one probably isn't going to land me a job, but honestly, this process sucks.
Everything Wrong With the Job Hunt Process
There's got to be a better way.
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May 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This one probably isn't going to land me a job, but honestly, this process sucks.
I was having a really rough time of things last week. I took some steps to try to right the ship. Here’s what helped.
An Update From Last Week
On moving forward in spite of it all.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I was having a really rough time of things last week. I took some steps to try to right the ship. Here’s what helped.
When everything feels like too much and you’re not sure what you need to change but it’s definitely something, you get a haircut and hope maybe things will be better tomorrow.
I’m also throwing my needs out into the universe in the hopes that the right person sees and it propels where I need to go.
I’m also throwing my needs out into the universe in the hopes that the right person sees and it propels where I need to go.
Tomorrow Is Another Day
On emotional breakdowns and magical haircuts, needing an agent and needing a job.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
When everything feels like too much and you’re not sure what you need to change but it’s definitely something, you get a haircut and hope maybe things will be better tomorrow.
I’m also throwing my needs out into the universe in the hopes that the right person sees and it propels where I need to go.
I’m also throwing my needs out into the universe in the hopes that the right person sees and it propels where I need to go.
Short and Sweet Super short post with a couple random updates because I’m short on time this week. Plus there’s a cute picture of my favorite stray cat ever.
Short and Sweet
Because I'm short on time.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Short and Sweet Super short post with a couple random updates because I’m short on time this week. Plus there’s a cute picture of my favorite stray cat ever.
My mom died 15 years ago today. I wrote this piece about her, the end of her life, and my choice (not that it really was one) to remove life support.
Some Dates Loom
My mom died fifteen years ago today.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
My mom died 15 years ago today. I wrote this piece about her, the end of her life, and my choice (not that it really was one) to remove life support.
Too much chatter in your brain because there's too much to do and too much to think about? Try relaxing and slowing down. I know it sounds counterintuitive. But I have it on good authority that it works.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Too much chatter in your brain because there's too much to do and too much to think about? Try relaxing and slowing down. I know it sounds counterintuitive. But I have it on good authority that it works.
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When you don’t know what you don’t know, sometimes hope is your best friend.
Someday I'll Look Back and Laugh
Or not. I don't actually know.
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April 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
When you don’t know what you don’t know, sometimes hope is your best friend.
This week, I’m writing about guilt and shame, how the origin of them matters, and why maybe you should let them go.
Guilt and Shame
And the random video that reminded me of Snackwell cookies and Diet Sprite.
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April 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This week, I’m writing about guilt and shame, how the origin of them matters, and why maybe you should let them go.
You know what's not fun? Parotid duct obstruction. At least I avoided the emergency room.
Does Your Face Hurt?
Because it's killing me! (jk. It's my face that's killing me.)
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March 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You know what's not fun? Parotid duct obstruction. At least I avoided the emergency room.
I couldn’t think of anything to write for yesterday’s post, and I was having a tough couple days in general. I talked with some friends and ended up getting help with both my problems.
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I Crowdsourced This Post
I get by with a little help from my friends.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I couldn’t think of anything to write for yesterday’s post, and I was having a tough couple days in general. I talked with some friends and ended up getting help with both my problems.
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Being stuck sucks. Getting unstuck is hard. For me, the state of my office was getting in the way of me getting stuff done, so I decided to take action.
Maybe my success will inspire you. Plus I’ve included some tips I think are important to hitting goals.
Maybe my success will inspire you. Plus I’ve included some tips I think are important to hitting goals.
The Office Makeover Weekend
It's not just about cleaning a room.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Being stuck sucks. Getting unstuck is hard. For me, the state of my office was getting in the way of me getting stuff done, so I decided to take action.
Maybe my success will inspire you. Plus I’ve included some tips I think are important to hitting goals.
Maybe my success will inspire you. Plus I’ve included some tips I think are important to hitting goals.
A little story about what worrying looks like for me and where it comes from, plus a tip I read about how to manage it.
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A Solid Suggestion for Reducing Worry
Sometimes you read the right thing at the right time.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A little story about what worrying looks like for me and where it comes from, plus a tip I read about how to manage it.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about doing less.
“Most of my life, I’ve been someone who does things because she has to. And it’s only lately that I’ve realized how often I actually do not have to.
And if I don’t have to or want to, why should I?”
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“Most of my life, I’ve been someone who does things because she has to. And it’s only lately that I’ve realized how often I actually do not have to.
And if I don’t have to or want to, why should I?”
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Because I Don't Want To
Isn't that all the reason I need?
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February 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I’ve been thinking a lot about doing less.
“Most of my life, I’ve been someone who does things because she has to. And it’s only lately that I’ve realized how often I actually do not have to.
And if I don’t have to or want to, why should I?”
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“Most of my life, I’ve been someone who does things because she has to. And it’s only lately that I’ve realized how often I actually do not have to.
And if I don’t have to or want to, why should I?”
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Betting on Myself Not trying won’t save me from heartache, so I might as well keep putting myself out there.
Betting on Myself
Why would I do anything else?
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February 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Betting on Myself Not trying won’t save me from heartache, so I might as well keep putting myself out there.
Asking for help when I was a kid didn’t usually result in me getting help. I often ended up feeling guilty I couldn’t manage everything on my own. After needing help last week and getting it, I’m looking at things in a new way.
Finding Compassion for My Inner Child
How martial arts, a friend, and Facebook helped me have a breakthrough.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Asking for help when I was a kid didn’t usually result in me getting help. I often ended up feeling guilty I couldn’t manage everything on my own. After needing help last week and getting it, I’m looking at things in a new way.
Anxiety? PTSD? Yeah, me too. This week, I'm reminding myself (and you, if you need it) that we can recover and move forward.
The Current State of Affairs
Managing anxiety in times of uncertainty.
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January 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Anxiety? PTSD? Yeah, me too. This week, I'm reminding myself (and you, if you need it) that we can recover and move forward.
In this week's newsletter, I shared a bit about my next adventure. Read all about it here.
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Reinvention
A little bit about what's new.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In this week's newsletter, I shared a bit about my next adventure. Read all about it here.
themichellelongo.substack.com/p/reinvention
themichellelongo.substack.com/p/reinvention
This is my first real work day of the new year, and my focus is on sticking to my timeblock schedule. This is my designated social media time, which feels weird to even have. But here we are. What's your focus this week?
January 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This is my first real work day of the new year, and my focus is on sticking to my timeblock schedule. This is my designated social media time, which feels weird to even have. But here we are. What's your focus this week?
A little bit of my responsibility origin story and a little bit of personal growth. My latest post:
I'm Tired of Being Responsible
So I'm flipping the script on what that means.
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December 12, 2024 at 3:47 PM
A little bit of my responsibility origin story and a little bit of personal growth. My latest post:
What's a good topic for my first actual post? I know! My dead mom and an unfortunately cropped photo!
How Are You Supposed to Feel on Your Dead Mother's Birthday?
I don't know, but I can tell you how I felt on mine.
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November 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM
What's a good topic for my first actual post? I know! My dead mom and an unfortunately cropped photo!
Reposted by Michelle Longo
This is a tough one, folks, but I know you've got this. It's just ONE thing. And it's already in your mind - you don't have to choose, just the one that burns you up when you think of it. Just that one, or one step toward it.
For the full mission write-up: medium.com/@fendruadin/...
For the full mission write-up: medium.com/@fendruadin/...
November 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM
This is a tough one, folks, but I know you've got this. It's just ONE thing. And it's already in your mind - you don't have to choose, just the one that burns you up when you think of it. Just that one, or one step toward it.
For the full mission write-up: medium.com/@fendruadin/...
For the full mission write-up: medium.com/@fendruadin/...