You’ve Got The Right To Be Mad
Be mad. Don’t suppress your feelings. Let it out. Expressing your emotions is a form of radical self-care. We do not know what direction this country is headed in, but we do know that now is the time to really level up on our self-care. We don’t know what’s ahead but must be ready for whatever. And the only way to do that is to diligently care for yourself. This blog post won’t be long because I am still without words. I’m hurt, angry, appalled, but not surprised. The result of that election is one of the main reasons Black Women For Self was started. We don’t matter to our country, so we have to matter to us. Below are a few self-care suggestions you can implement into your daily routine during these times of uncertainty.
Choose you….always.
Self-care Tips for Black Women during times of Uncertainty
Scream - let your emotions out; do not suppress them
Engage with the sun - go outside and allow the sun to recharge you
Rest - choose to do nothing as often as you can
Move slow - don’t rush to do anything; take your time and go slow
Talk it out with Loved Ones - engage in healthy conversation with likeminded individuals
Breathe - deep breaths are medicine for your nervous system; take them often
This too shall pass,
- Samjah Iman