Colleagues,

MVP: Where are your people?
 
Where do you find community? Research shows that being part of a community not only enhances mental and emotional health, but physical health as well. 
 
Do you have a community? Do you feel supported and safe? Does your community help you grow personally? Does your community make you a better version of you? 

Intention: Think about where your people are. If you feel you don’t have a supportive and growing community around you, join ours! We will have our first cohort initiation meeting on March 12th to celebrate and kick us off in the right direction! If you want to know more, click here or reply to this email.

Sending Sunshine,

Mara

Colleagues,

MVP: How are you getting better?
 
On Tuesday, our podcast released an episode featuring Danny Bauer. Danny states “When you get better, everyone else wins.” 
 
What are you doing to get better this week? If you participated in the last three days of intentions I set out, you shouldn’t have to think too hard about what you are doing to better yourself. If you haven’t completed any of the intentions, the week isn’t over. You can still check in with yourself, think about what you need, and check in on others. 
 
If you just don’t have the energy, you can get better by listening to the episode on your way to or from work!
 
Intention: Think about how you are getting better. Do you have a plan and systems in place to see it through? If you don’t know where to begin, think about joining our community! You can learn more here. 

Sending Sunshine,

Mara

Colleagues,

MVP: Reach out to someone new         
 
Yesterday, I asked you to check in with yourself. Today, I want to encourage you to check in with someone else. 
 
I don’t know about you, but I really appreciate being checked in on by others and knowing someone is thinking of me, no matter if I’m feeling great or struggling. 
 
Whether it's your office neighbor or the custodian at your school, ask someone how they are doing. If Frederick were writing this, he’d also suggest asking again “No, really, how are you?” Then, just listen. 
 
Intention: Give space to someone else that may not even know they needed it. If you aren’t in the headspace to have a conversation, maybe just write an encouraging note to someone and put it on their desk or door!
 
If you have enjoyed the emails from me so far this week, or have any feedback, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. I’d LOVE to hear from you!
 
Also, If you know anyone that might benefit from being part of our community, please forward them this email or send them to our website! 

Sending Sunshine,

Mara

Colleagues,

MVP: Investing in yourself is investing in others.
 
When we invest time in ourselves, we have a greater impact on others. 
 
Today, I challenge you to take a moment and do a body scan. How are you feeling? Where is tension being held in your body? Maybe it would help to name your emotions. Then, ask yourself, “What do I need?” 
 
Oftentimes, when we actually take a moment, our bodies will tell us what we need. 
 
Intention: Do one thing for yourself today that will help you recharge. Whether it's taking a quiet moment to breathe, buying yourself that fancy coffee, or having lunch with a colleague or friend - do something that your mind, body, or spirit will appreciate. 
 
You can also invest in yourself and others by joining our community! Click here to learn more. 

Sending Sunshine,

Mara

Colleagues,

MVP: We all have moments we need support, and we all have moments we can be the support
 
Hey all! Mara here. I’m stepping in for Frederick this week while he is atop the mountains of NC backpacking.
 
A year ago, I had moved to Steamboat Springs, CO for the winter, intending to work a bit and learn to snowboard. I was going down the easiest run on the entire mountain at about 5mph. 
 
After every fall, I would be cheered on by other skiers passing by. At times I would get frustrated that I was that person: the person that was being cheered on by the people flying by me while I was stuck, feeling defeated by the cold snow beneath me.
 
A year later, I am that cheerleader. I am the skier cheering on those who are learning. I see someone getting frustrated or taking a fall and I shout out a “YOU GOT THIS!!!” as I fly by. 
 
Intention: Think about where you were a year ago. How have you grown? How have you impacted others? Can you find someone that may be in the same position you were in a year ago, and be their cheerleader? 
 
If you reflected today and realized you haven’t grown in the way you want to, and you need some support, please think about joining our first cohort of “The Journey.” We all need a safe place to grow and learn, and our community can be that place for you! Click here to learn more.

Sending Sunshine,

​Mara