Rooted for Care

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  • Get busy living.

    Get busy living.

    That line hits different when your house has recently become an obstacle course.

    One misstep and bang.

    A dent in my forehead.

    A few days later, a bathroom mirror finally did what it had been threatening to do for 20 years.

    It came crashing to the floor.

    But not before cutting my shinny shin shin.

    So there I was, on my own again.

    I picked up enough.

    Rinsed enough.

    Bandaged enough.

    Found a proper bandage.

    Slept.

    Changed the bandage.

    This “good enough” mindset may be proof I am Swedish now.

    Look up lagom.

    Then I talked to my Swede.

    It felt good to cry over the phone.

    To feel a little sorry for myself.

    To say:

    This is a lot.

    And also:

    I am still here.

    I get clumsy when I am disorganized.

    I get disorganized when I am out of sorts.

    And I have been out of sorts since 2019.

    Maybe longer.

    Military family life.

    Expat life.

    International caregiving.

    Sexual assault.

    Falls from great-ish heights.

    Disappointments.

    Betrayals.

    Life.

    As a Mindfulness Activist, I am not immune to being knocked around.

    I have learned how to respond so my blood pressure does not live at crisis level.

    So my sleep does not disappear.

    So I eat when I am hungry.

    So I can cry, bandage the leg, check the forehead, and still choose the next right thing.

    Bob Marley sang:

    “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.”

    Marcus Garvey gave us the root of that truth.

    En Vogue told us:

    Free your mind.

    Yoga therapy teaches detachment too.

    Not detachment as numbness.

    Detachment as practice.

    Care deeply.

    Act clearly.

    Release the grip where gripping only hurts you.

    That is not denial.

    That is discipline with breath in it.

    The classic line says:

    Get busy living.

    And I am completely loving the living thing.

    The delightful.

    The horrendous.

    The grotesque.

    I have experienced each.

    More of some than others.

    But my head is up.

    My heart is open.

    My mind is working.

    And I am not interested in merely hanging in there.

    Before Mental Health Awareness Month ends, do a check in.

    Start here:

    Take a Mental Health Online Self-Screening

    Or find your own way to ask:

    How am I really doing?

    What am I carrying?

    What needs care?

    What needs to go?

    Devote yourself to yourself.

    You already know where you could be kinder to you.

    You already know what to release.

    Let it go.

    And no, I have never seen Frozen.

    I will be working with private clients 1 on 1 in 12 week blocks from August through the end of November.

    If this found you at the right time, just reach.

    I will be there.

    Book here

    If you’re ready to try this with guidance, join the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up.

    Each day includes movement or breath cues you can do anywhere—even in your chair.👉Start now—it’s free and powerful

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  • How strong are our connections?

    How strong are our connections?

    I fell at home. I hit my head. I suffered a concussion.

    I know because, in addition to the headache, I felt nauseous for hours.

    I used the after hours online self assessment tool here in Sweden. The guidance advised me to call emergency services.

    So I called. The person who answered listened. She asked questions. She gave me clear guidance.

    And that calmed me. I was home alone.

    By morning, I woke up without the headache and without the nausea.

    I also woke up with a new realization.

    Other than my Swede, who is on my list?

    Not my love list.

    Not my social media list.

    Not my “we should get coffee sometime” list.

    My real list.

    The people I can call when I need help.

    Because connection is not only about friendship.

    Sometimes connection is care.

    Sometimes it is logistics.

    Sometimes it is the difference between spiraling and getting steady.

    Research shows that social support can help buffer the stress response. The CDC also identifies social connection as important for mental and physical health.

    That matters. Especially when life gets loud. Especially when you live far from home. Especially when your support system is spread across cities, countries, time zones, and memories.

    So I am organizing my list by need:

    • Emergency help

    • Someone who can come over

    • Someone who can call emergency services with me

    • Someone who can take me to a doctor

    • Someone who can bring medicine or food

    • Someone who can check on me by text

    • Someone who can sit with me on the phone

    • Someone who can pray with me

    • Someone who can help with travel or translation

    • Someone who can help with a business task

    • Someone who can tell me the truth with care

    • Someone who can make me laugh when I forget how

    And here is the honest part. Some people will not belong on the list. That is useful information. The goal is not a long list. The goal is a reliable one.

    A support system only works when the people on it understand the role they are being asked to play. So maybe we need to ask.

    Can I call you if I need a wellness check?

    Can I call you if I need help thinking clearly?

    Can I call you if I need someone to stay on the phone while I steady myself?

    That kind of clarity can feel awkward. It can also save energy when you are already tired.

    This is part of calm. Not just breathing, journaling or just sitting still.

    Calm also means knowing who you can call before the hard moment arrives. And calm means knowing how to come back to yourself when no one is immediately available.

    That is why I created spaces and practices that help women feel more steady, supported, and present in real life.

    This July, I am offering No Goals. Just Presence.

    A gentle gathering for women who want room to pause, write, breathe, talk, and feel less alone.

    We will gather online and in person in Washington, DC.

    No pressure. No performance. No fixing yourself. Just presence.

    Join the No Goals. Just Presence July event for women, online and in person in Washington, DC:

    https://bit.ly/ngjp

    Ask yourself who belongs on your real support list, and have you asked them yet? Friends, be on the lookout for a message from me!

    If you’re ready to try this with guidance, join the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up.

    Each day includes movement or breath cues you can do anywhere—even in your chair.👉Start now—it’s free and powerful

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  • Scratch of Sweden – 40 Years of Excellence

    Scratch of Sweden – 40 Years of Excellence

    Congratulations Marie Houston and Scratch of Sweden on 40 Years in business, your total domination of the Swedish nail oil market, and your launch in the US.

    Visit https://www.sctratchofsweden.com today.

  • Build Your Mindfulness Toolkit

    Build Your Mindfulness Toolkit

    Your body wasn’t designed for constant stress.

    I joined Jennifer Robin on the Om WOW Podcast to talk about how mindfulness and yoga can help with trauma, chronic pain, and more.

    Tune in & learn:

    ✔️The science behind breathwork and the vagus nerve

    ✔️Why Yoga Nidra feels like 3-4 hours of rest in minutes

    ✔️My Black Box/Gold Box journaling practice for managing worry

    ✔️How to reframe “fixing yourself” to a focus on wholenessListen here: https://omwowpod.com/56

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  • Mindfulness: A Lifestyle Choice

    Mindfulness: A Lifestyle Choice

    n this episode of the Being Totality podcast, host Renee Lucas and guest Adrianne Lind explore the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness. Adrianne shares her personal journey of healing through yoga after experiencing trauma and loss.

    The conversation delves into the importance of forgiveness, the challenges of navigating life’s difficulties, and the role of energy work and sound healing in personal growth. They also discuss the significance of nature and grounding in maintaining balance and well-being, as well as the value of intentional connections and meaningful conversations in fostering a supportive community.

    In this conversation, Renee Lucas and Adrianne Lind explore themes of self-discovery, grief, and personal growth through yoga and holistic practices. They discuss the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness, navigating grief, and the journey of self-care and setting boundaries.

    The dialogue emphasizes the significance of looking inward and planning for mental well-being, highlighting how these practices can lead to a more fulfilling life.

  • Live Replay: Strong Bones, Strong Muscles, Calm Nervous System at Any Age

    Live Replay: Strong Bones, Strong Muscles, Calm Nervous System at Any Age

    I am grateful for this conversation with Candy Price about strong bones and Tess Jewell-Larsen Coaching about nervous system regulation. I, Rooted for Care invited and they said yes, and sister, lots of gems were dropped.

    Be prepared to jot down notes about nutrition and strength training and we’ll run through a couple of mindfulness practices. Each of us is wildly passionate about our work and brings the commonalities of evidence-based solutions sprinkled with our unique brilliance. #ReclaimCalm #mindfulnessactivist

    Full replay on Substack.

    Live: Strong Bones, Strong Muscles, Calm Nervous System at Any Age by Adrianne with Rooted for Care™

    A recording from Adrianne with Rooted for Care™’s live video

    Read on Substack

    If you’re ready to try this with guidance, join the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up.

    Each day includes movement or breath cues you can do anywhere—even in your chair.👉Start now—it’s free and powerful

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  • Step Into the New Year Rooted, Not Rushed: Wellness on the Weekly

    Step Into the New Year Rooted, Not Rushed: Wellness on the Weekly

    I still have three places available for the 12-week CARE Method coaching. Starts in week 3 of Q1 2026.

    Book a call now

    Starting a new year doesn’t mean you need to reinvent yourself. The real work is to return to yourself. When stress builds up—at work, at home, or from carrying too many expectations—you can choose to release tension and move forward with steadiness.

    Skip the pressure. Start rooted in care.

    Before you set big resolutions or overload yourself with goals, pause and try this simple framework:

    • Recognize what’s worked—and what hasn’t.
    • Own your values, not trends.
    • Organize your energy based on capacity, not outside expectations.
    • Tend to your routines like a plant you want to keep alive.

    These aren’t trends. They are grounding practices that align with the
    Rooted for Care philosophy of everyday steadiness.

    Release the stress you carried from last year.

    Stress builds up silently. That’s why it’s essential to check in and create small rituals that help you release tension before it overwhelms you. Try these four steps:

    • Check in. Notice how your body feels—your breath, your shoulders, your chest.
    • Activate a tool. Use a short breath practice, a stretch, or an affirmation.
    • Repattern. Choose one different response today.
    • Embody the truth: you are already enough.

    These steps come directly from the CALM and CARE methods I use with clients: practical, repeatable tools to reset your nervous system and reclaim your calm.

    A resource for the year ahead.

    If you’d like more structure, my book is a year-long companion:

    Wellness on the Weekly: 52 Fun Prompts for Mindfulness, Movement, and a Whole Lot Less Stress

    Choose between hardback, paperback, or digital editions. Available worldwide—including Amazon and Barnes & Noble—or ask your local bookseller to order a copy.

    This book gives you 52 accessible practices, one for each week of the year, to help you stay rooted rather than rushed.

    Wellness on the Weekly book cover – 52 Fun Prompts for Mindfulness, Movement, and Stress Relief

    Start free with the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up Online Course.

    If you’re carrying stress from last year, the best place to begin is with a free short program. 

    • Practice guided breathing and gentle desk stretches.
    • Learn how to release daily tension in just 10 minutes.
    • Use journaling prompts and affirmations for steady reflection.
    • Download a free PDF to track your progress.

    Start the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up Online Course. It’s free and powerful.

    Rooted, not rushed.

    The new year doesn’t need to be about “new you.” It can be about rooted you—steady, grounded, and intentional.

    Because steadiness is not a luxury, it’s a practice. And it’s available to you right now.


  • Rest Without Guilt: The Last Gift of the Season

    Rest Without Guilt: The Last Gift of the Season

    Everyone’s recovering from too much food, too many plans, too little sleep.

    You feel the crash. Your body says: Slow down. So listen. Tend. Move gently.
    • 5 minutes of stretching
    • A walk with no phone
    • Water instead of caffeine
    • Silence instead of stimulation
    You’re not being lazy. You’re restoring your rhythm. Let your last gift of the year be presence. Your nervous system deserves it.

    Stay calm during the holidays.

    The holiday season can leave your body tense and your mind overstimulated. Rest is not selfish—it’s essential. When stress builds up, your nervous system needs time to release tension and reset. That’s why I created the 5-Day Calm Reset. Each day includes gentle movement, mindful breathing, and reflection prompts you can do anywhere—even in your chair. These short practices help you reduce stress, restore calm, and carry a steadier rhythm into the new year. Start the 5-Day Calm Reset now — it’s free and powerful.
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    3 places left

    I still have three places available for the 12-week CARE Method coaching. Starts in week 3 of Q1 2026.

    Book a call now

    Start free with the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up Online Course.

    If you’re carrying stress from last year, the best place to begin is with a free short program.
    • Practice guided breathing and gentle stretches you can do at your desk.
    • Learn how to release daily tension in just 10 minutes.
    • Use journaling prompts and affirmations for steady reflection.
    • Download a free PDF to track your progress.
    Start the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up Onlince Course. Tt’s free and powerful.

    Rooted, not rushed.

    The new year doesn’t need to be about “new you.” It can be about rooted you—steady, grounded, and intentional. Because steadiness is not a luxury. It’s a practice. And it’s available to you right now.
  • Yesterday was World Meditation Day

    Yesterday was World Meditation Day

    For the second year, the UN is commemorating this ancient practice, which has been proven to improve personal well-being and mental health.  

    “When attention deficiency is so much, meditation is absolutely essential,” Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Ravi Shankar said at an event at UN Headquarters on Friday ahead of World Meditation Day. 

    Read more on the United Nations website.

    Enjoy this 20-minute meditation from the Yoga Saved Me Podcast any time of the day.

    Pick up the Essential Calm Bundle for three meditation and mindfulness practices.

    Join the 3-Day Release Tension When Stress Builds Up.

    Each day includes movement or breath cues you can do anywhere, even in your chair.👉Start now—it’s free and powerful.

    I still have three places available for the 12-week CARE Method coaching. Starts in week 3 of Q1 2026.

    Book a call now

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  • I set house rules for guests.

    I set house rules for guests.

    I set house rules for guests. It helps protect my calm. It protects my guests’ calm, too. Affirmations can help you protect your calm.

    Buy now

    I still have three places available for the 12-week CARE Method coaching. Starts in week 3 of Q1 2026.

    Book a call now

    #affirmations #protectcalm #mindfulnessactivist