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Hello! I'm Meico. I'm a recovering workaholic who helps changemakers improve their well-being and increase their well-doing.

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Meico Marquette Whitlock speaking with Julia Campbell
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REPLAY—How to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World

Hey Reader, Just checking in to see how you're holding up. I know this has probably been a season of intense change and uncertainty for you and your work. But know that If you’re struggling to balance impact and well-being, you're not alone. That's why I was excited to talk with Julia Campbell recently about How to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World. I shared practical insights about making space to take care of yourself in busy seasons, navigating social impact grief, and how to...

Promo Graphic: Cultivating Well-Being & Resilience in Challenging Times

Hey Reader, I know you have a lot on your plate in this season of intense change and uncertainty. So, if you're struggling with how to get grounded for yourself or your team, you're in good company. Maybe you're wondering how can mission-driven professionals sustain their well-being and avoid burnout while making an impact? Or how can you recognize the red flags of burnout in yourself, your coworkers, and your boss, and what steps can you take to address them? I addressed these questions in...

Hey Reader, How are you holding up? Between political change, new tech, and the non-stop bad news cycle, I know you have your hands full. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired, or stretched thin, know you’re not alone. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my WHY. I believe no matter what's happening in the world, each of us is called to serve and make a difference with our talents and resources. I'm called to help changemakers like you do the good work without sacrificing your well-being in the...

2025 Life Planning Guide — Mindful Techie

Hey Reader, I know you're busy getting things ready for the end of the year, so I'll keep this brief. As the year comes to a close, it's important to make space to reflect on the last 12 months and create your plan for 2025. That's why I'm offering a FREE 2025 Life Planning Masterclass on Saturday, December 21st at 12 PM ET. If you can't join us live, a recording will be available for purchase after the live masterclass. You get the free Life Planning Guide and a notification about the...

FREE 4-day mini-workshop series: Cultivating Well-Being & Resilience in Challenging Times: mindfultechie.com/resilience2024

Hey Reader, Life feels like a bumpy ride right now, doesn’t it? Between political change, new tech, and uncertainty about the future of work, you’re balancing a lot—while working hard to close out the year strong. If you’re feeling stretched thin, know you’re not alone. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on resilience and was inspired by something shared by Justin Su’a, who spoke with an airline pilot: “Turbulence is completely normal. It might feel like the plane will fall apart, but it’s built...

Graphic: The Workshop Series

Hey Reader, As the year ends, I know you're balancing a lot while processing recent challenges and shifts in the world around us. In moments like these, your well-being is more than a priority—it’s essential for moving YOU and your mission forward. That’s why I’m offering a FREE 4-day mini-workshop series: Cultivating Well-Being & Resilience in Challenging Times. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues. This series is for mission-driven professionals who want to navigate post-election...

Graphic: Links and Resources

Hey Reader, I know you’re working hard to end the year strong and forge a path forward in the post-election season. That’s why I’m sharing below a compilation of resources for you and your team. Feel free to forward to friends and co-workers. In the meantime, I need a favor. Could you reply to this email and share a few words about the top resources your team needs right now to navigate this post-election season? Your response will help me figure out what to provide you moving forward. I...

Hey Reader, I know the past few weeks have been filled with a great deal of change and uncertainty. To top it all off, the holidays are here and the year is rapidly coming to a close. Between work emails, group chats, video calls, and doom scrolling, research shows the time we spend in front screens has steadily increased since the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, the most connected employees report spending nearly 18 hours online daily. That’s why protecting your digital...

Graphic: Challenges in the Evolving Workplace (Prolong uncertainty, social axniety, collaboration & tech overload, intention deficit disorder, workplace burnout, hypercomplexity, grief—all converge to create swirling) - page 21 | mindfultechie.com/books

Hey Reader, I know this season has been one of intense change and uncertainty, bringing a mix of emotions—confusion, sadness, anger, or even despair. Whatever you're feeling, it's okay to acknowledge and honor it. For some of us, the intensity of what we’re feeling is heightened by what researchers call ambiguous loss. It’s a profound sense of loss and sadness that isn’t necessarily associated with the death of a loved one. It’s the type of loss for which you may never get closure or an...

PAUSE for CHANGE Commitments: mindfultechie.com/books

Hey Reader, It’s been a challenging week, and I know you’re managing a lot right now. As you strategize what to do in the post-election season, I invite you to include your own well-being as part of your plan for moving forward. This is particularly important as a team leader. Research shows that stress and anxiety can be contagious and detrimental at high levels if they’re not addressed. So, being able to skillfully manage your mental and emotional climate is a critical skill for leading...