Roots & Wings Newsletter

Finding groundedness while learning to fly

The Dangers of Chronic Stress
Erika C Erika C

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.

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Balancing Progress and Achievement
Erika C Erika C

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.

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

— Adam Grant