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Lynn Roulo

Athens, San Francisco
Covers:  wellness, yoga, Kundalini Yoga, the Enneagram, Greece, expat living, international living, travel writing, nutrition, consciousness, pet-lover topics

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A 5-Minute Movement Break Can Improve Your Focus - YogaToday Blog

A 5-Minute Movement Break Can Improve Your Focus - YogaToday Blog

yogatoday.com — When you're feeling overwhelmed at work or experiencing an afternoon slump, chances are your mind and body could benefit from a short break. Ben Greenfield, a biohacker, human performance consultant, and New York Times bestselling author talks about the importance of taking "movement snack breaks" during your workday.

If Happiness is Your Birthright, Your Energy is Your Passport

If Happiness is Your Birthright, Your Energy is Your Passport

3ho.org — By Lynn RouloMy first Kundalini Yoga teacher, Siri Vedya, would always start his classes with a brief discussion about life. He would talk about practical day-to-day issues as well as more advanced philosophical concepts. While I loved the full 90 minutes of his classes, his lecture was my favorite part.

What the Obamas Can Teach Us About the Type 1/Type 9 Enneagram Couple

What the Obamas Can Teach Us About the Type 1/Type 9 Enneagram Couple

Truity — Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the United States, according to the 2020 Gallup Poll, and her husband Barack was the 44th President and first African American President of the United States. They're an impressive couple, but what can the most admired woman and the former President of the United States teach us about relationships?

What TomKat Can Teach Us about the Enneagram Type 3 / Type 6 Couple

What TomKat Can Teach Us about the Enneagram Type 3 / Type 6 Couple

Truity — The success-driven, image-conscious Type 3 Achiever with the security-conscious, risk-averse Type 6 Skeptic - do they work as a couple or do they drive each other crazy? Like all Enneagram couples, this pair can be blissful or miserable, depending mainly on their levels of awareness.

What Can a Daily Meditation Practice Do For Me? - YogaToday Blog

What Can a Daily Meditation Practice Do For Me? - YogaToday Blog

yogatoday.com — Kundalini yoga teacher and published Author Lynn Roulo explains how and why daily meditation transformed her anxiety, her yoga practice, her work, and her life. Lots of people ask "why meditate?" The reasons are profound and wide-ranging, but I'll start by answering a simpler question: "what is meditation?"

Hiking Mount Olympus in Greece - The Home of the Gods - IL

Hiking Mount Olympus in Greece - The Home of the Gods - IL

International Living Magazine — Mount Everest may be the highest point in the world, but Mount Olympus holds the title of the most legendary mountain. Measuring 9,570 feet, the tallest mountain in Greece was the ancient home of the twelve most powerful Olympian gods.

The Enneagram Type 1 with the Enneagram 7: A Match Made in Heaven or a Royal Nightmare?

The Enneagram Type 1 with the Enneagram 7: A Match Made in Heaven or a Royal Nightmare?

Truity — The prim, proper "work comes before play" Type 1 Perfectionist matched with the pleasure-seeking, happy-go-lucky Type 7 Enthusiast - could they work as a successful couple? Will the strict school teacher and the playful party person balance each other? Or are their differences just too great?

How to Nail a Zoom Job Interview, Based on Your Enneagram Type

How to Nail a Zoom Job Interview, Based on Your Enneagram Type

Truity — Not only did the Covid-19 pandemic disrupt the way many of us work, it also changed the recruitment process for both companies and candidates. As if job searching wasn't difficult enough, now we also have to navigate online interviews, often under challenging circumstances. Studies indicate that less than 35 percent of communication is strictly verbal.

The Bright Side of the Enneagram: The Light in Each Type

The Bright Side of the Enneagram: The Light in Each Type

Truity — In yesterday's post, we explored the dark side of the Enneagram and what happens when each of the types falls victim to their habit of attention and becomes fixated in their pattern of thinking. In this state of contraction, the dark side is exposed, and from crimes of passion to crimes of omission, the behavior gets ugly.

The Dark Side of the Enneagram: The Shadow for Each Type

The Dark Side of the Enneagram: The Shadow for Each Type

Truity — One of the major benefits of the Enneagram personality test is that it not only helps you understand who you are, it gives you a very clear path to be the best version of yourself. The fundamental idea is that we each have a habit of attention we lean too far into.

A Tribute To Enneagram Type 5s - Lynn

A Tribute To Enneagram Type 5s - Lynn

www.lynnroulo.com — There isn't one single Enneagram type that corners the market on innovation, and you can find sparks of genius and transformative inventions across the nine personality styles. It is said Steve Jobs of Apple Computer was a Type 4, Andy Grove of Intel a Type 6, and Richard Branson of the Virgin Group a Type 7.

10 Things to See and Do in Volos, Greece - International Living

10 Things to See and Do in Volos, Greece - International Living

International Living Magazine — Volos, situated 205 miles north of Athens and 137 miles south of Thessaloniki, is one of Greece's most popular cities, combining a prominent port, a lively seafront, ancient archeological sites, and access to the Pelion Mountain range, the home of the mythical centaur.

Amazing Things to Do in Naxos, Greece | When to Visit Naxos - IL

Amazing Things to Do in Naxos, Greece | When to Visit Naxos - IL

International Living Magazine — Naxos, in the south Aegean Sea, is the largest island in the Cyclades island grouping, dwarfing Mykonos and Paros, its closest neighbors. Over the last few years, Naxos has become an increasingly popular tourist destination due to its wide offerings ranging from water sports on blue flag beaches to distillery tours in mountain villages.

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Greek Food: The Real Reason Greek Food Tastes So Amazing - IL

Greek Food: The Real Reason Greek Food Tastes So Amazing - IL

International Living Magazine — From flakey spinach pies filled with goat cheese to fresh grilled octopus drizzled with lemon and olive oil, Greek food never fails to leave an impression. Beyond island hopping, Greece is probably most famous for its remarkably delicious cuisine. But have you ever wondered, what is it that makes Greek food taste so amazing?

Three Charming Greek Villages You Really Want to Visit - IL

Three Charming Greek Villages You Really Want to Visit - IL

International Living Magazine — The phrase "Greek village" often conjures up images of adorable donkeys, olive tree orchards, fields of ripening produce, elderly town locals, and quaint shops with handcrafted items. The reality is often different, and many modern Greek villages can be a bit dumpy and bland.

How to Be a Better Boss, Based on Your Enneagram Type

How to Be a Better Boss, Based on Your Enneagram Type

Truity — While the Type 8 is called the Leader or the Boss, all nine of the distinct Enneagram personality styles have the potential to be excellent leaders. Whether you lead as a Perfectionist Type 1, a Peacemaker Type 9 or any of the types in between, you too can be a great boss.

Modern Twists to the Ancient Enneagram: How the Personality System has Changed Over the Last 20 Y...

Modern Twists to the Ancient Enneagram: How the Personality System has Changed Over the Last 20 Y...

Truity — The Enneagram, a personality system sometimes called the GPS of wisdom, has been gaining in popularity over the last decade. Featuring nine distinct "habits of attention" and a complexity that can explain almost all behavior, it's an extremely useful tool in business, relationships, and personal growth.

Why Peacemaker Type 9s Truly Are the Most Powerful Type in the Enneagram

Why Peacemaker Type 9s Truly Are the Most Powerful Type in the Enneagram

Truity — When you think of powerful types within the Enneagram, it is tempting to focus on Type 8, the Leader or Type 3, the Achiever. These outwardly focused, action-oriented individuals easily garner the attention and often admiration of others. They are strong, high-achieving personalities that get things done.

The Best Side Hustle Based on Your Enneagram Type

The Best Side Hustle Based on Your Enneagram Type

Truity — If there's one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is that things can change really quickly, and it's good to have lots of options. Whether you're unemployed, fully employed or designing a portfolio career strategy for yourself, a side hustle is always a smart move.

For the Best Beaches in Greece, Go to Milos - International living

For the Best Beaches in Greece, Go to Milos - International living

International Living Magazine — When people ask which island has the best beaches in Greece, they expect to hear answers like "Crete" with the world-famous pink sands of Elafonisi Lagoon or "Mykonos" with the beaches named Paradise and Super Paradise. These beaches are truly beautiful, but they're often overcrowded, hard to get to, or expensive.

Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body to Get The Most Out Of Your Personality S...

Why You Need To Get Out Of Your Head and Into Your Body to Get The Most Out Of Your Personality S...

Truity — The Big Five, DISC, Myers and Briggs, the Enneagram - all these personality systems help you understand yourself and other people better. By learning your own personality traits and those of others, you can begin to understand the inherent strengths and potential pitfalls we all possess.

Healthcare in Greece: Healthcare Costs, Public Healthcare for Expats Info

Healthcare in Greece: Healthcare Costs, Public Healthcare for Expats Info

International Living Magazine — By Lynn Roulo Healthcare is one of the most important factors to consider when moving to a new country and the good news is that in Greece, you'll have several healthcare options. In my eight years of living here, I've had a wide range of experience, visiting both public and private medical facilities, and I'm happy to report you can get high-quality medical care in Greece.

How Learning a Personality System Made Me a Better CFO

How Learning a Personality System Made Me a Better CFO

Truity — At the age of 21, I sat for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. Two years later, after completing additional requirements, I became a full-fledged CPA. The exam is technical, encompassing, and onerous. It spans several days and covers subjects ranging from law to business contracts, from mathematical equations to essays on accounting theory.
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