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How many times do I hear this in my office: “My bloodwork is perfect, and the doc says there is no pill to fix me? But, my stomach...
Nicole Green
Dec 1, 20223 min read
Work-Life Balance & Learning how to love you and Celebrate yourself!
Being a mom and a wife comes with many responsibilities; by adding in a career and my desire to succeed personally and professionally, I...
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Tammie Polk
Dec 1, 20223 min read
The 5 G's Of An Author's Self-Care
As authors, the thought of consistently putting our hearts on paper can be daunting. While we never want to disappoint our readers, we...
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GiGi Shabazz
Oct 1, 20223 min read
The Ultimate List Of Autumn Self-care
As the leaves turn their beautiful shades and the weather starts to cool, a sense of relaxation and slowing down from the busy summer...
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The Self Care Magazine
Oct 1, 20226 min read
I am a survivor, I will not be silenced
Well, many people don't know that domestic violence is something that should be normalized. So without further ado, I'm just going to say...
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Dr. Tasha Bailey
May 1, 20221 min read
Self-Care for Therapists
How do your nurture your body for self-care? As a therapist, I work with feelings and trauma all of the time. The thing is, these can get...
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Patsy Johnson Brown
May 1, 20222 min read
Self Care After Grief
Be watchful of the rabbit hole of depression, if you catch yourself going there quickly turn around. It’s rumored people who have chosen...
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Dr. Patrica Goodman
May 1, 20223 min read
Self-care for women
If the pandemic hasn’t taught us anything, it has definitely taught the importance of self-care! Today’s stress is majorly overwhelming,...
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Tommie Johnson
May 1, 20221 min read
Silver Fox Squad: Men and Self-Care
My self-care begins with being completely honest with myself about the who, what, when, where, whys, and how I want to be as a man,...
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Adrienne Lopes
May 1, 20223 min read
Self-Care Empowered Me to Follow My Passion
I can remember the dreaded “Stay at Home Orders” being enforced when the pandemic first started two years ago. At the time I was a...
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J. Goosby Smith, Ph.D.
May 1, 20225 min read
What do I do now?
Irritation at my husband’s tardy return from TGI Friday’s on Good Friday morphed into anxiety as realization struck…he ALWAYS calls. The...
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LiQuiche Young
May 1, 20221 min read
Self Care and Grief: 7 steps to freedom
Last year was very challenging for me. My mom, nephew, aunt, my ex-boyfriend, and 6 friends passed away. This was all in 8 months. I...
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Cynthia E. Fields, MSOD, MPA
May 1, 20223 min read
What is your hobby?
“Hi, my name is Cynthia and I own over 200 candles!” That was my introduction to the ladies of my mentoring group during our Zoom kickoff...
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Kimberly V. Porter, M.Ed.
May 1, 20221 min read
Seeking god's guidance through grief
Being in denial is a hiding place, the outer appearance is strength, and this is what one wants to be seen. The hiding place supports the...
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Sher Graham
May 1, 20223 min read
5 Minutes of Self-Care: Your Priority
Caregiving is a gift we share with others. As a caregiver to family members and my community, I know I am leaving a legacy somewhere. As...
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Jackie Castro-Cooper, MPT
May 1, 20223 min read
The divine woman reaches her full potential when she cares for and loves herself
As a little girl, I knew there was a rhythm to life. This rhythm was created by women, specifically my grandmother and mother. There was...
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Juanita R. Williams
May 1, 20223 min read
Sunday’s Coming, My Sunday, My Time
My Sunday, My Time Yes!!! It’s Sunday again. How I look forward to my Sundays. Don’t get me wrong, I like the other days of the week as...
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Nicole D. Vick, MPH, CHES
Feb 1, 20222 min read
The Journey of Self Care and Wellness Starts with Your Nails
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, California nail salons were forced to close. There was a collective gasp as women across...
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Bettie Jones
Feb 1, 20222 min read
SELF-CARE AFTER DOMESTIC ABUSE
You have been battered so much that you don’t know how it feels to be whole. You have been so afraid of holding your head and looking...
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Takhia Gaither Stuckey
Feb 1, 20222 min read
WHILE RIDING THROUGH THE STORM: WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE DURING DIVORCE
I would venture to say that most people do not get married and plan to divorce. I know there are people who go into it saying, “Well if...
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