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The Gratitude Trap
When ‘Thankful’ Becomes Self-Abandonment in Disguise
Nov 11
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Chemistry Trap
When attraction drowns out information.
Nov 4
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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When Life Asks for a Different Version of You
How rebuilding confidence starts with learning to trust yourself again
Nov 3
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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October 2025
I Teach Decision-Making. I Still Got Trapped.
What $5,000 in sunk costs taught me about protecting the plan instead of my peace
Oct 28
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Micro-Risk Challenge
What if safety isn’t the absence of risk, but proof you can survive it?
Oct 26
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
Wounds That Built This Work — Part 3
How people-pleasing became my survival language—and what it took to unlearn it
Oct 23
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Freeze or Fret Trap
When overthinking feels safer than acting — but costs you clarity, confidence, and control.
Oct 21
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Future Self Letter
What if the version of you who already has peace is trying to write you back?
Oct 19
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
Wounds That Built This Work — Part 2
I Made Myself Small So No One Else Would Feel Uncomfortable
Oct 17
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Anxiety Spiral Trap
When staying informed turns into staying afraid
Oct 14
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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The Evidence Log
How do you start believing yourself again when doubt has more receipts?
Oct 12
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
The Work Wasn’t Wasted
Every job, every certification, every chapter was preparing me for the work I was meant to do.
Oct 7
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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD
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