#black women self care

[queenriahb]

How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

When you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, remember that you can always create a self-care plan. Self-care plans are personal, which can be just the thing for when things feel like too much. Try some of these tips when you’re feeling overwhelmed:

Take a deep breath and step away. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a quick way to begin to alleviate those feelings is by doing breathing exercises. If the thing that’s overwhelming you is in front of you, try taking a step away from it to create some separation between you and whatever is making you feel this way. Deep breathing exercises are a great way to promote relaxation and lower your stress response. 

Create a “no” list. Protecting your time and space can help give you a sense of control over your schedule. If you don’t want to do something or have been dreading that virtual happy hour, don’t feel like you have to go. Replace the activities you don’t want to do with something that you’ll enjoy. Healthy boundaries are crucial for your wellbeing!

Be kind to yourself. Remember that feeling overwhelmed is OK, especially now. It also helps to remember that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t have to last. Give yourself some grace – if you don’t get to that chore or have to ask for an extension at work, you can. Your mental health should be a top priority.

Ask for help from a loved one. Your social support network is there for you to lean on if you need to vent or talk things through. Reach out to a friend for a virtual chat or pick up the phone and call a family member.

Write it out. Writing down why you feel overwhelmed or anxious is another great way to help alleviate those feelings. It helps to do this unstructured – having a written stream of consciousness allows you to express yourself freely and getting those thoughts out of your head will be a relief.

via  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

[manifestationmami]

Selfcare Sunday!

Here are some of my favorite self care products:

[msnik]

[moonfirebrides]

I’m not protesting for people that hate me ✌🏽

[girlmagicfr]

This is your sign to keep showing up for yourself....

[moniqueesworld]

Black women dump.

[lovilaa]

Summer 24’ ☀️🌺🌊

{not my pics}

[foreverrryourssss]

2024

[nsaint1]

can’t talk rn… I’m too busy taking care of my emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health 🩷

[chichiscloset]

HIGH CLASS BABE

[manifestationmami]

Self Care Sunday! Oop I mean Sheet mask Sunday!

Here are some of my favorite sheet masks:

[gabriela-liar]

Moodboard "Orange is the new Black"

[expulence]

[girlmagicfr]

Seeing a black woman winning makes me feel so empowered....

[svdaily]

Stop letting other people tell you who you are.

[lovilaa]

Me and the college girls are locking in next semester