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Self-Care for Black Women

150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul

Oludara Adeeyo author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Adams Media Corporation

Published:17th Mar '22

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Prioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.

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.

"Whether your needs as a Black women are emotional, physical, societal, or a combination of the three, this self-care guide is for you...filled with simple ways to reclaim oneself by learning to cope with societal hatred and pressure...and how to heal as a Black woman. As a Black woman, do yourself a favor and get in tune with yourself by practicing the activities detailed in Adeeyo's self-care guide."

Black Girl Nerds 
“Filled with simple ways to reclaim oneself by learning to cope...and heal as a Black woman."

Black Girl Nerds
“The perfect guide to reaffirming self-care and self-love as a daily practice!”

Off the Shelf 
"This is a great introduction to self-care and mental health practices."

Boston Globe
“Beautifully written.”

Hilary’s New York Lifestyle Blog
"A practical guide with actionable tips on how to practice self-care for the mind, body, and soul."

Afropunk

ISBN: 9781507217313

Dimensions: 191mm x 140mm x 18mm

Weight: 438g

192 pages