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On the new business name

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Some of you have probably seen some of my online content and my business name of Rooted WELL. I thought I would describe the origin or intentions behind my brand (brand a loose term at this point as the ship is being built as I’m sailing it, including potentially changing the logo you see below).

  • I believe one of my strengths is being able to explore underneath the surface of problematic behaviors or relationships in order to not just address a symptom, but enact change fully. In kids with trauma, this could mean attachment ruptures, early childhood trauma, the environment being harmful, etc. My hope is that I can inspire educators and caregivers to do the same.
  • Strong roots and foundations make us more resilient in storms. The struggles of life (storms) can not be prevented 100%, therefore it is important to me to prepare children and people I am working with to have the strength and skills to navigate those storms and stay standing (we could really extend this metaphor quite far here I suppose).

    I first heard this concept in a yoga class over 10 years ago and it has really stuck with me. Trees may sway and be heavily affected by the weather (external pressures and problems), but with strong roots, they stay standing AND grow stronger as a result. Love this as a foundation for my goals with clients I work with.
I hope to adapt this for a future tattoo. Stay tuned for the final result!
  • I am also obsessed with the interconnectedness (and invisibility) of roots beneath what we see above ground. Now that I’ve migrated out of being kid-facing in schools, I am looking to focus on those adults that build the connection and web AROUND the child to help it grow big and strong. The concept of “it takes a village” fully and whole-heartedly apply here, ESPECIALLY as it pertains to children who have experienced trauma.
  • My roots in the PNW are also very much tied to my choosing of this name….where the beauty and majesty of trees are all around us. Plus, my grandmother and me shared this love of trees and she is a beautiful part of my ROOTS as well. I am always on the search for the prettiest or most unique tree and will always think of her when I do.
The view from my walk yesterday in Anacortes, WA.

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WISHING you WELL always,
Patti

On the life “scrub”

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Fall is always a season of renewal for me….with school and volleyball starting, I always feel the itch to try new things or switch up some patterns I had acquired during my slow summer season.

This year, it took a little longer for that itch to happen with some grief and other stressors but here we are with two months left in the year and I’m feeling motivated to make a few changes toward my better self and a more organized daily world!!

One of my favorite podcasts is publishing a week-long “scrub” of your device, calendar, home, etc. and I’ve been loving the practical ideas she has shared on staying focused and limiting distractions.

This first episode is about “scrubbing” your decide, turning off notifications, organizing your home screen, etc. and I loved taking 30 minutes during my morning routine to really evaluate how I used my phone. She shared a wonderful quote, saying “when you get back to someone right away, that is not showing leadership. That is showing that you are distracted.” This is how I’ve always viewed messages and notifications on my phone and loved the validation and common sense of what it communicates to the sender.

Are you an “eliminate all the red bubbles’ kind of person? Don’t look at my phone – they are everywhere!!! My husband cringes whenever he peeks over.

Even my new office needed a “scrubbing” after my move to a new location this Fall. The piles of papers and files were overwhelming me, so I turned off my phone, shut my door, laid everything out and finally got organized. It’s amazing how good that feels once it is done!!! I feel like I’ve gotten more work done in a faster period of time since getting my physical space and functioning organized!

Is there anything or process in your life that may need a good, clean “scrub”? Leave your idea below and inspire us all!!!