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5 Self Care Tips for Activists — ‘Cause Being Woke Shouldn’t Mean Your Spirit’s Broke
Constant stress will wear you out – but it’s hard to avoid when you’re politically conscious. If you tend to do social justice work all day, every day, here are some self care suggestions just for you.
Read More4 Simple, But Effective New Year’s Self-Care Tips for Adult Children of Abusive Parents
When you’ve grown up with toxic parents, it’s hard to predict how you’ll feel around holidays like New Year’s. Whatever you feel, it’s okay and valid – and this author has some great tips to help you get through the holidays.
Read More8 Ways to Practice Self-Care When College Is Taking a Toll on Your Spirit
You’ve probably heard how important self-care is. But if you’re in college – especially if you’re a marginalized student – you also know it can be hard to juggle self-care with school. These tips can help.
Read More5 Essential Self-Care Tips You Need If You’re a Caregiver for Others
If you’ve cared for a parent, child, or another loved one, you know it’s one of the most demanding positions to be in. It’s easy for caregivers to neglect their own health – here’s how you can make sure that doesn’t happen.
Read More3 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care While Resisting Dehumanization – Because #BlackWellnessMatters, Too
Are you dealing with the hurt, but not the healing?
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Can Women Self-Objectify?
We usually use “objectification” to refer to the male gaze – but have you ever wondered if a woman posting sexy pictures of herself was “inviting” objectification? Melissa A. Fabello’s smart answer might change your perspective.
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Read MoreRadical Self Expression
Have you heard of radical self expression? It’s a powerful movement pioneered by Akilah S. Richards. Check out this video essay by Akilah explaining the beginnings of radical self-expression and how it manifests in her own life. She discusses the negative connotations of the word “radical” and explains how radicalness can be a very positive tool of healing.
Read MoreJourneys in Self Acceptance
This week’s video headline is all about self-love! Watch as popular vlogger Angelina LB breaks down the toxic mentalities that lead us to demean our own worth. She gives personal examples of how she learned to throw away the rules to an impossible-to-win game society has created for women, and encourages people to express themselves in ways that make them feel good, regardless of reception.
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5 Reasons You Should Care About Environmental Justice If You Care About Women
It’s easy to get how some issues relate to feminism – but climate change? If you haven’t paid attention to this connection before, here’s good reason to start.
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Read More5 Ways to Address LGBTQIA+ Disparities in Health Care
Our LGBTQIA+ communities are, in general, less healthy than our heterosexual counterparts and much of that is directly related to discrimination and social stigma. We get the short end in terms of access, utilization, and LGBTQIA+ informed care, and the consequences of the health disparities within our communities are severe. So what can you do to help?
Read MoreWhat Is Ageism and Why Should I Care?
Aside from all the merriment that “Over the Hill” jokes bring, something deeper is also allowing for everyone to see making fun of all of the stereotypes of older age as being necessary and perhaps the only way to “deal with” getting older. Which social and cultural condition makes this type of thinking possible? Well, not to put too fine a point on it: ageism.
Read More5 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself Today
The world can be an exhausting place. We’re often told to do self-care “stuff” as if it was easy or as if they were enough to undo a day’s worth of stress. But at the same time, when you give and give, there will be nothing left if you don’t put something back. So here are ways to think about self-care that will work for you so you’ll have the energy to show up fully in your life.
Read MoreHow My Mom’s Self-Hate Taught Me a Vital Lesson About Self-Love
“She didn’t like how she looked anymore. But if everyone thought I looked exactly like her, wasn’t she seeing a reflection of those things she hated in me?”
Read MoreWant to Exercise Out of Self-Love and Not Self-Hate, But Have No Clue Where to Start? Try These 4 Suggestions
If you’re wondering how to shake off the lies you’ve been fed by the weight-loss industry and start an exercise routine out of self-love, these ideas should get you started!
Read MoreMoving from Shame to Self-Love As a Filipina Immigrant
Ever felt like your culture is “backwards” like this author did? Here’s a touching story of learning to love being a Filipina immigrant.
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