My First!

This week, we’re answering three incredible questions:

The first step to overcoming any emotion, whether physical or mental, is acceptance. Sit down with your feelings. What exact emotion are you experiencing? It's easy to lump feelings into categories like jealousy or insecurity, but even jealousy and envy, for instance, are different. Get specific.

Grab a piece of paper and write down exactly what you’re feeling, then ask yourself: Why do I feel this way? Once you identify the root cause, it’s time to transform it. Start by comparing what you think you lack to what the person you're comparing yourself to has.

Here’s where the magic happens: instead of letting jealousy consume you, turn it into inspiration.

Jealousy takes away your time, energy, and productivity. Instead, channel that energy into your growth and path. And don’t forget: take a moment to appreciate what you have that they might not. You are just as incredible, just as lovable, in your own unique way. 💖

This is my favorite question. I’m a hopeless romantic, and I truly believe in soulmates because of all the magical coincidences in my own relationship. That being said, finding "The One" isn't entirely based on fate.

Imagine meeting your soulmate, but you're too distracted or too hurt to recognize them. Or maybe you’re with them, but neither of you puts in the effort to make the relationship last. Even soulmates require hard work and growth.

So, my answer isn’t a simple yes or no. There may be soulmates out there for you — maybe more than one — but you both need to be in the right mindset and willing to do the work to build a lasting connection. It’s part fate, part action.

This question hits close to home for me. My life motto is: Anything that costs your peace or happiness is too expensive.

But let's clarify what we mean by “affecting your mental health.” Pursuing your dreams is hard. There are sleepless nights, tough days, and moments when you want to give up. I’ve been there. I even started a newsletter before, but it didn’t feel right at the time. So, I took a step back and pivoted my approach. Now, I’m starting again with a more personal, authentic touch because I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned and connecting with you.

Remember, chasing a dream requires grit, dedication, and sometimes failure. But the key difference between successful people and everyone else is that they get back up, again and again, because they want it so badly.

However, if your dream no longer excites you or brings you joy, and instead drains your energy and peace, it’s time to pause. Ask yourself: Is this still worth it? Does it still make my heart race with excitement? If the answer is no, then maybe it’s time to pivot, like I did. Dreams should light you up, not wear you down.

I hope these answers bring you clarity and encouragement. Thank you for your incredible questions — I love connecting with you one-on-one!

Let’s continue mastering RED (Relationships, Emotions, and Dreams) TOGETHER.

With love,
Rootvi