Have you ever noticed how often we expect ourselves to be superhuman? We try to fit into a box of what society defines as perfect, and it’s exhausting trying to keep up. It’s no wonder we are all so stressed out. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to be a superwoman and do it all! In fact, there is power in being yourself rather than conforming to various standards. Being you requires understanding and embracing who you are…
Hey, mama! I’m here to talk to you about something that’s been on my heart lately: the oxistential benefits of mindfulness for us Afro-Boho Black mothers. We all know there are countless benefits of being mindful. But what might surprise you is how important it is for Afro-Boho Black mothers like us to practice mindfulness in order to live our best lives. As Black women, we often experience unique stressors due to our social, economic, and cultural intersections. Mindful practices…
Do you ever feel like something is missing in your life? More specifically, have you ever felt the need to reconnect with nature and your ancestors? It’s a feeling I’m very familiar with—one that I’ve been exploring since childhood. It’s the same feeling that led me to develop my practice of helping Black women do the same. For many of us, our connection to the natural world has been broken. We feel disconnected from our ancestral spirit as if it’s…
How do you want to feel today? Not the general feeling you’d like, but a specific emotion that you can tap into and stay in for long stretches of time? For most of us, this emotion is joy. Joy is an expansive emotion that can be found in any moment if we know how to access it—and it’s something we should all strive for. But living in joy can sometimes feel easier said than done. Fortunately, there are some simple…
You deserve to be joyful. Every day. You were created with joy in mind, and you have the potential to experience it in every aspect of your life. But achieving true joy and fulfillment as a Black woman isn’t always easy. It takes work. Below are eight steps you can take on your journey to joy. We hope you’ll find them helpful! Embrace Your Identity We are often told that in order to be successful, we must first “find ourselves.”…
So, you’re interested in creating a vision board for 2023? That’s great! A vision board is a great way to set your intentions and goals for the year, and can be a lot of fun to make too. In this article, we’ll go over the basics of creating a vision board. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make your board as effective as possible. By the time you finish reading, you’ll be ready to start creating your very…