Roots & Wings Newsletter

Finding groundedness while learning to fly

Feeling Good vs Functioning Well
Erika C Erika C

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
Erika C Erika C

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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Emotional Green Flags
Erika C Erika C

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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Broken Open
Erika C Erika C

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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Adjourning with Grace
Erika C Erika C

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
Erika C Erika C

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
Erika C Erika C

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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Deficits, Disciplines, and a Resource Bank
Erika C Erika C

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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Don’t Feed the ANTs
Erika C Erika C

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
Erika C Erika C

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.

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“The key to lifelong learning is to see everyone you meet as a potential teacher…”

— Adam Grant