
Roots & Wings Newsletter
Finding groundedness while learning to fly

Stress Generation - Making a Bad Thing Worse
Often, when we’re stressed or depressed, we act in ways that can make that stress or sadness worse…

Well Acquainted with Grief
Grief can be a beautiful teacher - especially when it comes to your ability to help others who are hurting.

10 Well-being Soundbites
A quick list of simple and true words of wisdom for your well-being.

My Stress-Busting Routine
5 ways you can lessen your stress and perform your optimal best.

The Dangers of Chronic Stress
I used to think that being “stressed-out” was no big deal. However, prolonged or chronic stress can have incredibly detrimental effects on your body, mind, and heart.

Confessions of an Over-Achiever
Why do I write about stress, burnout, and well-being? Well, let me share my story…

Healthy People Healing People
Instead of thinking that hurt people hurt people - let’s find ways for healthy people to heal people.

Balancing Progress and Achievement
It is good to set and have goals. It is also necessary to learn how to look for growth in the unexpected moments. Balancing both progress and achievement are fundamental skills for well-being.

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.”

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joy Through Creativity
Engaging in a creative pursuit can be both productive and healing.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you, Mama E - a Gratitude Letter
To practice gratitude this Thanksgiving, I wrote a letter to my Mama…

Gratitude is Powerful
3 free gratitude practices to get you ready for Thanksgiving
“The key to lifelong learning is to see everyone you meet as a potential teacher…”
— Adam Grant