Valerie Alvarez

Valerie Alvarez

Valerie is a certified IIN Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Yoga Alliance instructor (RYT 200), founder of Root + Renew and Wellness Bum. Based in Madrid, she helps high achievers balance their lives with wellness through mindfulness and sustainable practices through her publication and social media. Originally from San Francisco, she is passionate about guiding others toward mindful, balanced living alongside her dog, Mila.

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If You’re Always ‘Catching Up,’ You’re Doing Too Much

If You’re Always ‘Catching Up,’ You’re Doing Too Much

If your idea of “rest” involves catching up on work, errands, and inbox zero—you’re not resting, you’re performing. This week, we’re rewriting the rules of productivity and teaching you how to unplug on purpose.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Self-CareSelf-Care
Running on Empty? Let’s Talk About Invisible Burnout

Running on Empty? Let’s Talk About Invisible Burnout

This week speaks to those who are high-functioning but secretly exhausted. It's the kind of burnout that hides behind yoga classes and green smoothies.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
MindsetMindset
You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind: A Guide to Pivoting Without Guilt

You’re Allowed to Change Your Mind: A Guide to Pivoting Without Guilt

Timely for mid-Q2, when goals set in January might feel irrelevant or outdated. This newsletter gives permission to shift direction in wellness, work, or routines without shame.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
The Productivity Hangover: When Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Vibe

The Productivity Hangover: When Your To-Do List Is Killing Your Vibe

Feeling that first-of-the-month motivation and the weight of overcommitted calendars? This edition helps you reset how to approach productivity through a more mindful, wellness-aligned lens.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Daily RoutinesDaily Routines
The 10-Minute Wellness Flex: Small Moves, Big Glow

The 10-Minute Wellness Flex: Small Moves, Big Glow

Small shifts, big impact: why 10 intentional minutes might be the ultimate wellness flex you’re overlooking.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
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Sunday Reset: How To Prep for a Week Without Burning Out by Wednesday

Sunday Reset: How To Prep for a Week Without Burning Out by Wednesday

Plot twist: your Sunday scaries might be solved by doing less, not more. Here’s the ritual I swear by—and how to make it your own.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
Self-CareSelf-Care
The Self-Care Slump: How to Get Back on Track Without Starting Over

The Self-Care Slump: How to Get Back on Track Without Starting Over

Wellness shouldn’t feel like another job on your plate. Here’s how to bounce back from the “I fell off” spiral with compassion and small, powerful moves.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
MindsetMindset
Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.

Are You Burned Out or Just Bored? Let’s Talk.

One quarter down, three to go. Let’s reset your mindset.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
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Is Your Self-Care Routine Secretly Stressing You Out?

Is Your Self-Care Routine Secretly Stressing You Out?

Self-care shouldn’t feel like a job. If your “wind down” routine is winding you up, it’s time for a reset.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez
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Self-Care for Overachievers: The ‘Unsexy’ Habits That Actually Work

Self-Care for Overachievers: The ‘Unsexy’ Habits That Actually Work

Spa days are great, but self-care for high performers looks a lot more like time blocking, boundaries, and letting yourself not be productive 24/7.

Valerie Alvarez
Valerie Alvarez