On WittedRoots.com, the Lifestyle category focuses on informed articles that explore the various aspects of lifestyle + explore how they can contribute to mental health + emotional wellness.
Abhyanga Massage, “Columbusing” Of A Traditional Ayurvedic Ritual
Introducing Abhyanga Massage, The “Exotic” Indian Practice You’ve Probably Never Heard Of … Yet! Abhyanga massage, huh? Sounds exotic! Abhyanga is Sanskrit for… I honestly don’t know, and I don’t fully trust the internet. But it describes an oil massage, a…
Mental Health Stigma: Am I Weak For Needing Help?
Imagine living in a world where persons were not shunned for or felt the shame of stigma attached to having a mental illness. Better yet, imagine living in a world where 95% of the world’s population was well-read on mental…
Hostile Work Environment, Navigating The Toxic Workplace
A hostile work environment, it’s killing us. Whether it is an abusive boss, a vindictive coworker, or a negative business culture, the persistent dysfunction reigns in one form or another. This range can include but is not limited to: professional…
Navigating Graduate School As A Millennial Woman of Color
When I started graduate school to pursue my Ph.D., I received an abundance of warnings, advice, and cautionary tales. I was warned about navigating the difficulty of the qualifying examinations. A student a year ahead of me advised that my…