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Self Care

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary! Whether it’s a five-minute breather, a beauty ritual, or setting boundaries, we’ve got the inspiration and tools to help you put yourself first.



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Self Care
Get Ready to Blossom With the Perennial Mindset
Free from outdated labels and age-based expectations, perennials don’t fade. We don’t wither. We flourish season after season
By Tamekia Reece
, April 24, 2025
4 Min Read
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Playlists
Good Vibes Only!
Whenever your spirits need a lift, tap into these feel-good tunes and bathe in blissful beats, Sis.
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, March 13, 2025
1 Min Read
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Self Care
Make Today the Day Your Dreams Start Coming True
That incredibly wonderful goal you've been postponing is totally doable with this game-changing approach.
By Alaya Linton
, February 28, 2025
6 Min Read
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Self Care
Join The Inner Fitness Revolution
"How can I use today’s gifts and challenges to become the next best version of myself?" An actress, author and empowerment coach has the plan.
By Jina DuVernay
, February 28, 2025
5 Min Read
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Self Care
Claim The Power of Self-Love
A step at a time, our self-love journeys can lead to greater joy, self-acceptance and growth.
By Alaya Linton
, February 12, 2025
5 Min Read
marathon, runner, Shanae Rivers
Self Care
I Did That! 50 Half-Marathons in 50 States by Age 50
My 50th race? The 50th state, Hawaii! Cheering loved ones held flowers and birthday balloons as I crossed the finish line with raised hands praising God and crying!
By Shanae Patterson Rivers
, December 19, 2024
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Thrive in 2025
Five ways to set (and achieve!) your New Year's goals.
By Chasity Cooper
, December 18, 2024
3 Min Read
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Self Care
Misplaced Your Phone Again? Plus 7 More Signs You're Doing Too Much
What Black woman isn’t booked and busy? But juggling work, side hustles, home, parenting, volunteering, relationships and more takes a toll. It’s OK to slow your roll!
By Tamekia Reece
, December 11, 2024
5 Min Read
Black woman practicing yoga on her bedroom floor
Health
This is The Exercise Practically Every Black Women Needs Now
Restorative Yoga teaches us to experience our negative emotions and discomfort without letting it wound us, and instead just let it move through us.
By Janina Edwards
, November 27, 2024
4 Min Read
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