Tricks My Dog Taught Me

Tricks My Dog Taught Me Tanya is a writer, wife, mother, fitness lover and professor. Her toy poodle, Zack, encourages her to be mindful and seek out positivity everywhere.

Status Quo: Move DifferentlyEver find yourself chasing things just because everyone else says you should? Drop a đŸ”„ if yo...
06/18/2026

Status Quo: Move Differently

Ever find yourself chasing things just because everyone else says you should? Drop a đŸ”„ if you've ever felt this way! I used to do what society and the "status quo" told me was important — not because I genuinely cared. It wasn't about my own goals, but about fitting in. But once I asked myself, "Does this really matter to me?" everything shifted....

Ever find yourself chasing things just because everyone else says you should? Drop a đŸ”„ if you’ve ever felt this way! I used to do what society and the “status quo” told me was imp


06/18/2026

Ever find yourself chasing things just because everyone else says you should?
Drop a đŸ”„ if you've ever felt this way! I used to do what society and the "status quo" told me was important — not because I genuinely cared. It wasn't about my own goals, but about fitting in.
But once I asked myself, "Does this really matter to me?" everything shifted. I started moving differently — more intentionally. Now, I want you to ask yourself: Are you chasing someone else’s idea of success? Or your own?
✹ It’s a game-changer when you make that shift.What's one thing you’re ready to let go of, just because it doesn't serve your true self?
Let me know below

Navigating Identity and Personal GrowthSometimes, letting go of the small stuff is the biggest win đŸ§˜â€â™€ïž Drop a đŸ’„ if you'...
06/18/2026

Navigating Identity and Personal Growth

Sometimes, letting go of the small stuff is the biggest win đŸ§˜â€â™€ïž Drop a đŸ’„ if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the little things that don't matter in the long run. Michelle used to stress over missing a practice or messing up—thinking she had to do it all perfectly. But then she realized: letting go was the real growth. It's when she stopped tying her identity solely to being a wife and mom that she started feeling free. What are you holding onto that maybe isn't serving you anymore?

Sometimes, letting go of the small stuff is the biggest win đŸ§˜â€â™€ïž Drop a đŸ’„ if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the little things that don’t matter in the long run. Michelle used to stress


06/18/2026

Sometimes, letting go of the small stuff is the biggest win đŸ§˜â€â™€ïž
Drop a đŸ’„ if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the little things that don't matter in the long run. Michelle used to stress over missing a practice or messing up—thinking she had to do it all perfectly. But then she realized: letting go was the real growth.
It's when she stopped tying her identity solely to being a wife and mom that she started feeling free.

What are you holding onto that maybe isn't serving you anymore?

Misinterpretation of MessagesAre your friends and family really getting you, or are they just guessing? Drop a 💬 if you'...
06/17/2026

Misinterpretation of Messages

Are your friends and family really getting you, or are they just guessing? Drop a 💬 if you've ever felt misunderstood because you didn’t say what you really mean.We often assume people already see us for who we are — but that's not always true. Just because you're an introvert doesn’t mean you want to hide away or don’t want connection....

Are your friends and family really getting you, or are they just guessing? Drop a 💬 if you’ve ever felt misunderstood because you didn’t say what you really mean.We often assume people alread


06/17/2026

Are your friends and family really getting you, or are they just guessing? Drop a 💬 if you've ever felt misunderstood because you didn’t say what you really mean.We often assume people already see us for who we are — but that's not always true. Just because you're an introvert doesn’t mean you want to hide away or don’t want connection. Sometimes, we forget to share that part of us intentionally. If you care about someone, but they don’t quite ‘get’ your boundaries or needs, how do you communicate that without feeling like you're shouting into the void? It’s not about shouting from rooftops — it’s about dropping little truths that people need to hear. What’s something you wish people knew about you but haven’t said yet?

Let’s break down those miscommunication walls.

Live Life to the Fullest: Be KindAre we really embracing life — or just going through the motions? Drop a ❀ if you agre...
06/17/2026

Live Life to the Fullest: Be Kind

Are we really embracing life — or just going through the motions? Drop a ❀ if you agree — kindness makes all the difference.I believe the biggest gift we can give ourselves is to truly live — not just exist. Be present, enjoy each moment, and be kind along the way. You never know what someone else is battling behind the scenes....

Are we really embracing life — or just going through the motions? Drop a ❀ if you agree — kindness makes all the difference.I believe the biggest gift we can give ourselves is to truly live — not 


06/17/2026

Are we really embracing life — or just going through the motions?
Drop a ❀ if you agree — kindness makes all the difference.I believe the biggest gift we can give ourselves is to truly live — not just exist. Be present, enjoy each moment, and be kind along the way.
You never know what someone else is battling behind the scenes. Small acts of kindness can change everything.So, how are you mindful this week?
Maybe it’s slowing down, saying thank you, or just smiling at a stranger.
Because living fully isn’t just about dreaming — it’s about conscious choices every day.

What’s one way you plan to be kinder today?

Everybody’s Journey is DifferentAre you truly focusing on what makes you happy — or just chasing "better" every day? đŸ€” D...
06/16/2026

Everybody’s Journey is Different

Are you truly focusing on what makes you happy — or just chasing "better" every day? đŸ€” Drop a đŸ”„ if you’re working on your personal growth today!It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle of self-improvement and forget to pause and ask: Am I feeling fulfilled right now? Instead of obsessing over constant progress, what if the goal is to feel more accomplished
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Are you truly focusing on what makes you happy — or just chasing “better” every day? đŸ€” Drop a đŸ”„ if you’re working on your personal growth today!It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle 


I Don’t Care, But I DoEver fake confidence just to hide the fact that deep down, you care? 🙃 Drop a đŸ”„ if you’ve ever fel...
06/16/2026

I Don’t Care, But I Do

Ever fake confidence just to hide the fact that deep down, you care? 🙃 Drop a đŸ”„ if you’ve ever felt this way—pretending to be cool when inside, you’re really not. We tell ourselves "I don’t care," but honestly, who really does? It’s a balancing act: caring just enough, without losing yourself in the process. That’s the real hustle. Because at the end of the day, your self-worth shouldn’t be wrapped up in impressing others. Are you putting your energy into building your confidence or just covering up insecurities?

Ever fake confidence just to hide the fact that deep down, you care? 🙃 Drop a đŸ”„ if you’ve ever felt this way—pretending to be cool when inside, you’re really not. We tell ourselves “I don’t c


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