The ROOTS Method™
Your plan follows our 5-step framework
R
Reset
Calm the body first
O
Observe
Notice the trigger
O
Origin
Find the root
T
Transform
Reframe + plan
S
Soothe
Heal self & relationships
Each section below is tagged with the ROOTS step it belongs to, so you always know where you are in the journey.
RootCalm Blog
Expert insights on anger management, emotional regulation, and finding your calm.
Wellness
Why You Can't Sleep (Even When You're Exhausted), And a Cheat Sheet That Actually Helps
You're tired. Like, bone-tired. So why does your brain decide 2am is the perfect time to replay that awkward thing you said in 2019? Here's what's really going on; and a no-fluff cheat sheet to help.
Dr. Elizma van der SmitMar 6, 2026
Anger Management
Why Unfairness Makes You So Angry (And What to Do About It)
Unfairness triggers some of our most intense anger. And it's completely normal. Here's a psychology-backed 5-step action plan to stop the rumination cycle and respond with intention instead of reaction.
Dr. Elizma van der SmitFeb 26, 2026