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Roots & Wings Newsletter
Finding groundedness while learning to fly
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Feeling Good vs Functioning Well
My next big paradigm shift towards true well-being happened when I began to understand the value of pursuing “functioning well” instead of just “feeling good.”
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When Good Things Go Bad
My first big paradigm shift towards true well-being happened once I began to understand the “inverted U” of virtues and strengths…
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Mindfulness for Emotional Intelligence
Earlier this month, my understanding of the purpose of mindfulness was increased. Turns out it’s more than just stress management.
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Emotional Green Flags
When emotions arise in a conversation, there is an opportunity to dive deep into those feelings and use them to create stronger motivation towards our goals.
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Top 4 Takeaways from Writing Weekly for a Year
After writing weekly for a year, here are top 4 lessons this practice has taught me.
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Broken Open
My 2-word summary of 2024 is “broken open.” 2024 has taught me how to truly be open to growing through any circumstance.
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Joy Through Creativity
Engaging in a creative pursuit can be both productive and healing.
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Adjourning with Grace
Acknowledging and intentionally addressing the change that comes with transitions is one of the best ways to bring peace to a stage of life that can be full of complicated emotions.
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Dealing with Uncertainty
One of the most stressful situations anyone can experience is when you have to deal with uncertainty. I learned a little about how to sit with the discomfort on a trip to San Diego last year.
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The Year I Lost My Christmas Spirit
Last year I was battling depression, and I didn’t know how to let others know. It’s taken almost a year of processing, but I’m hoping the lessons here may help others who may be struggling at this time.
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Thank you, Mama E - a Gratitude Letter
To practice gratitude this Thanksgiving, I wrote a letter to my Mama…
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Gratitude is Powerful
3 free gratitude practices to get you ready for Thanksgiving
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Energy Management vs Time Management
When looking at the things we need to get done, it’s important to know how to take stock of your most important resource - your energy.
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6 Tips to Reignite Motivation
Slumps in motivation are not uncommon. Here are 6 tips based on science to help you pull yourself out of a motivation slump.
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Making Space & Time-Outs
Learning how to take effective time outs is both a long-term and short-term tactic for dealing with stress.
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Deficits, Disciplines, and a Resource Bank
Our greatest resilience to acute stressors is built in day-to-day disciplines. Much like saving for a rainy day, building your energy wealth can protect you from the mental devastation of many of life’s storms.
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3 Things That Surprised Me About Yoga
Yoga is the first “exercise program” that I started simply for my mental health and it’s benefits have been very good for my mind.
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Motivational Interviewing - A Beginning
Listening is an art. More than just hearing someone, it takes skills in asking the right kind of questions and reflecting without taking over.
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Don’t Feed the ANTs
Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) are a daily hassle pest that can ruin anyone's day. Here are three tips on how to deal with them.
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Stop Ignoring the Check Engine Light
Self-care means more than just filling up your gas tank once in a while. You need to also look at the long-term maintenance needs for yourself.
Long-term maintenance includes many pillars of wellbeing. The foundational pillar for me has been adopting a true growth mindset.
“The key to lifelong learning is to see everyone you meet as a potential teacher…”
— Adam Grant