this week with rooh

On repeat 🎧: Waves (RAC Mix)

I feel like all anyone ever talks about these days is what they heard on the latest Rich Roll podcast or a quote they saw on Instagram about successful relationships. Most of the content we consume is centered on well-being and the pursuit of happiness. Everywhere we turn, there's a new self-help book, wellness trend, or influencer telling us how to live our best lives.

And honestly, I’ve started to wonder: is all this focus on well-being actually doing more harm than good?

When we put so much pressure on ourselves to be happy all the time, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment. Life is full of growth, change, and complex emotions — that’s just part of being human. Expecting ourselves to stay in a constant state of bliss isn’t realistic, and it can leave us feeling like we’re failing when we experience totally normal feelings like sadness, anger, or fear.

That pressure to always “be positive” creates something I’ve come to recognize as toxic positivity — a culture where we feel ashamed or guilty for feeling anything other than good. We stop being honest about our struggles. We retreat. And that only adds to the sense of isolation.

But what if we called it out? What if, instead of striving for some idealized version of well-being, we embraced the full range of human emotion and experience? What if we accepted that the hard moments — the messy, uncertain, uncomfortable ones — are where real transformation begins?

To be clear, I’m not saying we shouldn’t want happiness or fulfillment. But maybe true well-being doesn’t come from always feeling good. Maybe it comes from resilience. From adaptability. From the self-awareness to move through life’s highs and lows with authenticity and grace.

At rooh, we believe in a more grounded approach to well-being. The experiences and workshops we curate are designed to help you embrace the full spectrum of emotion, build resilience in the face of challenge, and find meaning in the beautiful, complicated mess of life. We’re here to create a space for real people — committed to growth, self-discovery, and living life on their own terms.

So, how might rethinking our obsession with idealistic well-being change the way you approach your own life and growth? What if, instead of chasing constant positivity, you learned to find beauty and meaning in the full range of human experiences? Take a moment to reflect on these questions - and remember, rooh is always here to support you on this journey of personal growth.

If this message resonates with you, I'd love your help in spreading the word about rooh. If you know someone who might appreciate our unconventional take on well-being, consider sharing this newsletter with them or inviting them to follow us on Instagram. The more our community grows, the more we can support each other in embracing the full, messy, beautiful experience of being human.

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