Self-care for black women 150 ways to radically accept & prioritize your mind, body, & soul
Book - 2022
"Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it's tough to prioritize physical and mental wellness as a Black woman, especially with a constant news cycle highlighting Black trauma. Now, with The Self-Care for Black Women you'll find more than 150 exercises that will help you radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you're working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book has everything you need to feel more at peace. You'll find prompts like: map out your feelings about a microaggression; make a list of your safe spaces; detail out an entire day dedicated to your self-care; and... more! It's time to put yourself first and prioritize your self-care once and for all-and this book is here to help you do just that"--
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New York :
Adams Media
[2022]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First Adams Media hardcover edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 191 pages ; 20 cm
- ISBN
- 9781507217313
- Introduction
- Why Black Women Must Practice Self-Care
- Part 1. Mind
- Take a Deep Breath
- Release Feelings of Guilt Around Self-Love
- Write in a Journal
- Ignore Your Phone in the Morning
- Challenge Your Negative Self-Talk
- Stop Pursuing Perfectionism
- Vent to a Friend Who Validates You
- Do a Grounding Exercise
- Mourn Your Losses
- Heal Your Inner Child
- Embrace Being Black and Sensitive
- Stop Policing Your Speech
- Set Boundaries with Yourself
- Process Racism Encounters with a Safe Person
- Create Boundaries at Work
- Watch Others Protest on Social Media
- Read Something for Fun
- Check In with Your Thoughts
- Resist Being the Token Black Girl
- Find a Black Woman Therapist
- Create a Vision Board
- Cut Off Emotionally Immature People
- Take a Break from Your Healing
- Let Go of Impostor Syndrome
- Accept That Multiple Truths Can Coexist
- Do Nothing for Twenty Minutes
- Mind Your Business
- Embrace Your Bad Days
- Stop Educating People on Racism
- Say No
- Take a Break from Social Media
- Activate Your Anger
- Validate Yourself after Experiencing Misogynoir
- Start Your Day with Silence
- Identify Coping Skills
- Follow Self-Help Instagram Accounts
- Watch a '90s Black TV Show
- Stop Making Yourself Smaller
- Practice Accepting Compliments
- Ignore Race-Related News
- Have a Really Good Cry
- Limit Interactions with Well-Meaning White People
- Write Out Affirmations
- Don't Become Someone's Emotional Dumping Ground
- Use Guided Meditations
- Listen to a Podcast
- Stop Watching Black Trauma Entertainment
- Simplify Your Goals
- Focus On the Present Workday
- Rewatch Your Favorite Movie or TV Show
- Part 2. Body
- Participate in a Protest
- Find a Black Doctor
- Tap Deeper Into Your Femininity
- Oil Your Scalp
- Create Art
- Stretch Before Bed
- Go on a Long Walk
- Cook Your Favorite Meal
- Take a Bubble Bath
- Wear Your Natural Hair
- Reclaim Ownership over Your Body
- Find an Enjoyable Exercise
- Take a Nap
- Advocate for Your Health
- Customize Your Supplement Plan
- Drink More Water
- Spend Time in the Sun
- Eat More Plants
- Set an Alarm for Bed
- Pay Attention to Your Periods
- Wear Sunscreen
- Order Takeout
- Make-Your Bed
- Buy New Clothes
- Consume Less Sugar
- Plan Your Vacation Days
- Clean Your Home
- Listen to Your Body
- Create a Nighttime Skincare Routine
- Sleep on a Silk Pillowcase
- Practice Yoga
- Resist Burnout
- Go to the Hair Salon
- Go Swimming
- Get a Massage
- Floss Your Teeth
- Check Your Breasts
- Stand Up at Your Desk
- Simplify Wash Day
- Use a Humidifier
- Buy Cute Pajamas
- Communicate Your Needs
- Get Your Hair Braided
- Lotion Your Whole Body
- Try Fasting
- Treat Yourself to a Manicure and Pedicure
- Plan a Self-Care Day
- Adjust Your Caffeine Consumption
- Hug Someone
- Part 3. Soul
- Learn Your Family's History
- Create a Morning Playlist
- Listen to Your Intuition
- Relax with Aromatherapy
- Visit Your Ancestors' Land
- Schedule a Friend Date
- Stop Being a "Ride or Die"
- Find a Mentor in Your Industry
- Date Yourself
- Plan a Girls Trip
- Buy an Indoor Plant
- Release Limiting Friendships
- Change Your Environment
- Visit the Beach
- Develop an Abundance Mindset
- Watch Something Funny
- Create a Financial Plan
- Travel Solo
- Support Black-Owned Businesses
- Build a Healthy Sisterhood
- Reconnect to Your Higher Power
- Make a Gratitude Jar
- Celebrate the Black Women in Your Life
- Show Yourself Compassion
- Stop Dating People Who Fetishize Black Women
- Leave an Unfulfilling Job
- Join a Book Club
- Find Your Joy
- Write Down Your Ambitions
- Connect with Black Women Online
- Heal Your Mother Wound
- Find a Fun Hobby
- Explore Black Art
- Write a Letter to Yourself
- Phone a Friend
- Ask for Help
- Go Volunteer
- Learn a New Language
- Read a Spiritual Book
- Practice Radical Honesty with Yourself
- Practice Being Nonjudgmental
- Become a Mentor
- Check In with Your Spirit
- Learn to Forgive Yourself
- Let Go of Your Personal Timeline
- Correct Your Name's Mispronunciation
- Choose to Let Love In
- Stop Ranting on Social Media
- Sing Your Favorite Song
- Light a Scented Candle
- Play with a Puppy
- Acknowledgments
- Index