Dr. Dennis and Stacy De Vore

09/07/2025

Chaos doesn’t always need more hustle to fix it. 🌿 Sometimes the secret to clarity and calm is simply slowing down.
💡 This week’s practice: Take one meal a day to eat slowly—no distractions, no phone, just savor each bite. 🍽️
Remember: 'Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.' — Lao Tzu
Try it for 7 days and comment 🍽️ when you notice the shift!

09/04/2025

Here's a Counter-Intuitive Challenge: Everyone tells you to hustle, to optimize, to fill every second. But what if that's exactly what's holding you back from your best self?

This isn't about laziness; it's about a revolutionary approach to life. We’ve been conditioned to believe that constant motion equals progress. Yet, true breakthroughs, innovative ideas, and sustainable success often emerge not from relentless activity, but from quiet, organized thought.

The real challenge isn't to do more, but to think more clearly. It's about moving from a cluttered, reactive state to a calm, intentional one. When you stop chasing every task and instead create a space to sort, categorize, and prioritize your thoughts, you free up mental energy for what truly matters. This is where strategic thinking thrives, where clarity replaces chaos, and where your most powerful ideas are born.

Are you ready to challenge the hustle culture?

What's one thing you'll take off your plate this week to create space for clarity? Share your intention below.

09/03/2025

🚀 Your Mind Is Always Listening — What Are You Telling It?

Every word you say and every thought you think is a blueprint your mind works to make real.

Say “This job is killing me,” and your mind responds as if it’s true.
Say “I’m excited about this challenge,” and your mind starts wiring for growth.

Here’s the truth:
👉 Your mind doesn’t care if your words are good or bad, true or false—it simply accepts them and acts on them.

That’s why successful people guard their self-talk and use words that build, not break.

💡 Mini Challenge: This week, notice the words you use about yourself and your work.

Replace “I’m overwhelmed” with “I’m organizing my priorities.”

Replace “I can’t do this” with “I’m learning how.”

Transformation begins in the language you use.

✨ What’s one phrase you’ll commit to replacing this week? Share it below—you might inspire someone else to do the same.

09/02/2025

What gets scheduled gets done. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

So many of us try to run our day with a mind that looks like a cluttered desk: papers everywhere, sticky notes piling up, too many open tabs in our brain. No wonder focus and energy slip through the cracks.

Here's a straightforward challenge to cut through the noise. ⬇️

1️⃣ Clear a little space in front of you—just enough for a notebook and pen.
2️⃣ Set a timer for 10 minutes and do a brain dump. Write everything on your mind: work projects, errands, ideas, even random worries.
3️⃣ Sort your list into three columns:

Actionable → things you can actually do now.

To-File → ideas worth saving for later.

To-Discard → thoughts and worries that don’t serve you.

Then schedule just one actionable item. It’s a small step, but it moves you from mental clutter to clarity.

🧠 Transformation doesn’t happen in one giant leap—it happens in small, intentional moments like this.

👉 What’s one thought you’ll schedule this week instead of letting it drain your focus?

09/02/2025

Playdate drama? Not this time! Our favorite baby EQ expert is breaking down social skills, one slobbery red ball at a time. 😂 Get ready for some laughs and maybe even a little emotional intelligence breakthrough of your own!
📍 Filmed with love from Lake Norman, NC!
"Follow for more baby wisdom!"

08/31/2025

08/31/2025

08/30/2025

Chaos doesn’t always need more hustle to fix it. 🌿 Sometimes the secret to clarity and calm is simply slowing down.

💡 This week’s practice: Take one meal a day to eat slowly—no distractions, no phone, just savor each bite. 🍽️

Remember: 'Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.' — Lao Tzu

Try it for 7 days and comment 🍽️ about the shift you notice.

08/27/2025

Life moves fast. Deadlines, stress, emotions… it’s easy to live on autopilot.
But awareness is the first step to emotional intelligence — and it can change everything. 🌱
✨ Pause. Realign. Thrive.

🎁 Grab your FREE Emotional Reset guide here
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08/20/2025

Feeling a bit overwhelmed lately? You’re not alone. Many of us don’t realize just how much emotional intelligence can influence our overall health and peace of mind.

In my new blog post, I share how simple awareness and emotional intelligence practices can help you manage stress, boost your well-being, and find more balance in everyday life.

✨ Want to take it a step further? Download my free Emotional Reset guide here and start your journey to a calmer, more resilient you: https://auragraphsgroup.com/home--auragrahs-llc
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07/29/2025

The Power of Curiosity
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence." - Albert Einstein

In a world of constant change, the drive to question is more than just a fleeting interest—it's the foundational spark for progress. It is estimated that a significant portion of groundbreaking ideas begin not with an answer, but with a well-posed question.

75%
Of major innovations are linked to an initial phase of deep curiosity and inquiry.

The Domains of Discovery
Curiosity's impact is not confined to a single area of life. It is a holistic force that propels growth across professional, personal, and intellectual spheres, creating a well-rounded foundation for development.

The Engine of Innovation
When embraced organizationally, a culture of curiosity becomes a powerful engine for tangible results. Teams that are encouraged to question and explore consistently outperform their peers in key areas of growth and adaptability.

The Path to Opportunity
Uncovering new opportunities is not accidental; it's a process fueled by curiosity. This structured, yet creative, path allows individuals and organizations to move from a state of questioning to one of valuable discovery.

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Embrace Curiosity
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Challenge Assumptions
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Uncover Opportunities
The Rise of the Growth Mindset
The principles of curiosity are deeply embedded in the concept of a growth mindset. Recent years have seen a significant trend towards adopting this mindset in corporate and educational settings, highlighting a collective shift towards valuing continuous learning.

What new questions are you asking today?