Show Up to Grow - One Year Reflection
by Mel Blackwood This time last year, I was deep in writing a blog post every day. Finding the time to do this was definitely a...
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M Blackwood
- Apr 14
- 6 min
Show Up To Grow: Self Care isn't Selfish
by Mel Blackwood Do you feel guilty about taking time for yourself? I certainly do, but I'm trying to fight it. I used to think that...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Mar 13
- 4 min
[Show Up To Grow] Self-Esteem & Social Media #TurnYourBack
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Last weekend, the latest Dove campaign caught my eye. #TurnYourBack . It was a bittersweet moment. I...
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M Blackwood
- Feb 18
- 4 min
[Show Up To Grow] Back to the Skate Park
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels At the dawn of the New Year, I decided that 2023 would be the year I go to the skate park more than...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Feb 12
- 3 min
[Show Up to Grow]: Winning
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Last weekend I recorded my raw thoughts about winning an industry award. I planned to record my...
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M Blackwood
- Jan 24
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Imposter Syndrome (again) and Empty Nests
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels My son turns 18 tomorrow. It's a day not about me, yet I know I need to allow myself time and space to...
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![[Show Up To Grow] New Year New You Mythbusting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/38d7be_3f45fa42785b404fa69c6ef99d30101f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/38d7be_3f45fa42785b404fa69c6ef99d30101f~mv2.png)
Roller Girl Gang
- Jan 14
- 3 min
[Show Up To Grow] New Year New You Mythbusting
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I've seen one too many adverts for 'getting myself into shape' this year, and we are only 2 weeks into...
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Roller Girl Gang
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Reminder about your Roller Skate Journey
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Have you ever stopped to wonder why roller skating means so much to so many people? Why does someone...
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![[Show Up To Grow] 2022 Celebration](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/38d7be_df6a91dd30954123a921b13dc8118636~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/38d7be_df6a91dd30954123a921b13dc8118636~mv2.jpg)
M Blackwood
- Dec 19, 2022
- 5 min
[Show Up To Grow] 2022 Celebration
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I'm all about celebrating the small wins. It's one reason that I enjoy a little dance riff with a...
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M Blackwood
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
[Show Up To Grow] Dec '22: Staying Strong during the Winter Holidays
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Can I start by saying thank you to those members of the community who have commented on these SUTG...
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![[Show Up To Grow] Day 30: We are Enough](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/38d7be_796889c2be2e4653ba38da618a28cf70~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/38d7be_796889c2be2e4653ba38da618a28cf70~mv2.jpg)
M Blackwood
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 30: We are Enough
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Thirty days ago, I committed to writing a blog post every day, where I show up fully as my authentic...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 29: No time to skate!
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I always feel that I am short of time. Rushing from one activity to the next, trying to squeeze in...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 28: When the Going Gets Tough, You Have a Choice
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I used to forget that I have a choice. It can easily feel, when you are backed into a corner, that we...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 27: Fatigue
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Today I am tired. I would love to have a rest day or three and switch off completely. It will be...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 26, 2022
- 3 min
{Show up To Grow} Day 26: Safe Spaces
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I was skating at Friday Night Social last night and recall thinking how grateful I am for that space. ...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 25: Guided by Guilt
by Mel Blackwood @trouble8wheels Our brains are hard wired for survival. Making sure we live another day, so the human species remains...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 24, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 24: New Leaves
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels When you think about growth what's the first thing that comes to mind? getting a bit taller? expanding...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 22: Redefining Cool
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels For years I wanted to be one of the cool kids. I did everything I could to fit in, but was the odd...
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![[Show Up To Grow] Day 21: Turnaround](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c153e_a9cccf90bbd44626873f5795803d5b34~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/1c153e_a9cccf90bbd44626873f5795803d5b34~mv2.jpg)
M Blackwood
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 21: Turnaround
By Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels I remember looking at the line on the pregnancy test and the rest of the world just going quiet. I was...
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M Blackwood
- Nov 20, 2022
- 2 min
[Show Up To Grow] Day 20: Comparison
by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels Comparison is the thief of joy. Comparison is something I try to be aware of when I'm being...
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