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I cannot expect someone to care more about my needs than I do. Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.
Khadeen Ellis is back to work after giving birth to her fourth child, Dakota, and wants mamas everywhere to know self-care and boundaries are essential.
I’m sure many people have heard about this disorder, but most don’t understand the challenges it can impose on your life, maybe even think it’s no big deal. It can and has affected almost every part of my life.
Personally, I believe self-care and soul care are both beneficial and one won’t be as effective without another. I see both as a recipe that cooks up a healthy, balanced life and mind.
Lingerie anyone? Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we’re getting sexy with size-inclusive, Black-owned brands to fit all body types and curves.
This panel truly resonated with me because it reminded me that we as humans are responsible for healing ourselves and writing our own story every day, rather than allowing our past to write it for us.
WNBA players Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike discussed wellness, their upbringing, and how they navigate adversity with lifestyle and yoga coach Koya Webb.
The YOU Retreat is a reminder that sisterhood and community are not optional but instead a necessity for how we manifest our peace and power in our lives.
Resetting for spring can mean different things to different people. One thing we can agree on is that it is an opportunity to start fresh.
Thinking of getting dressed to WFH? When I look good, I feel good. Getting dressed helps me feel a sense of normalcy with the world looking very different.
"Omarion" variant and all, we’re still affirming abundance for 2022 and beyond.
Although we often turn hurt into humor, there’s a lot of pain and damage that can be caused by unnecessary comments and statements made by the family at the table during the holidays. Let’s get real and talk about what that means and how to set boundaries with your family as you head home.
Without a doubt, Black men in America have and do navigate a unique challenge — balancing the many demands of masculinity and racial oppression at the same time. We need to check in with ourselves, and our self-care daily.
I’ve written many letters, but the letters that have been most impactful are a collection that I’ve written to my absent father. As the pile of letters grew, so did my empathy. Through this I found forgiveness for a man I barely know.
Women always ask about my confidence. They really want to ask how I built up the courage to take up space publicly. Dance brings me joy, and in a world that works to steal my smile, joy is worth resistance.
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Jared started working out at the gym to improve his body but he didn't realize he needed to completely change his mind about himself. This led to an improvement of his mind and soul in ways he never could have imagined. Have you ever needed to defeat negative self talk and change your mind about how you feel about YOU! Read more... "This process was about allowing myself to own the innate power I held to change and resist my own defeatist thoughts."
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Self-Care Tips and Advice That Help You Reclaim Your Time & Energy
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival. In this section, we share self-care tips and real-life reflections to help you rest, reset, and protect your peace. From small daily rituals to boundary-setting and burnout recovery, these stories are address the realities of Black life and the need to pour back into ourselves. Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking balance, or simply learning to prioritize your needs, this space is here to support your journey back to you.
