Author: yvettesojourner

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

Yep. Ever Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself in a Relationship?, Sisters From AARP

This, I’m looking forward to seeing! Behind 3 Champions’ Smithsonian Portraits, The New York Times

Very good question and read. What’s Your Financial Baseline?, Shondaland

A reminder. 9 reminds me of Tina from Bob’s Burgers. 10 Easy, Powerful Ways to Practice Gratitude Every Day, Wit & Delight

All of this!!! How I Finally Achieved Radical Self-Love, and You Can Too, The Everygirl

Interesting. Study Reveals How Stress Colors Our View Of Our Partners (It’s Not Pretty), HuffPost

Putting this in my toolbox. How to kick your habit of assuming the worst, Fast Company

LISTEN

Blending Families for the Holidays, Therapy for Black Girls

WRITE

This is a real gem. It’s important to remember “…the Black experience is more than just their trauma.” Here For The Joy: 9 Black Joy Books, Book Riot

Seeing I write and workout, this one made me think. On Writing and Sweating: How a Boutique Fitness Class Fueled My Novel, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

Things to keep in mind over 40. 40 Little Health Habits Every Black Woman Over 40 Needs to Thrive, Sisters From AARP

This sentence here. “While a Kardashian might be able to afford surgery, meal plans, and trainers to change their body, many people, including the Black women who have repeatedly served as an inspiration for the Kardashian empire, aren’t able to so easily chase the trend of a new body.” Is My Body About to Go Out of Style?, Vogue

Such a wonderful list!!! The Everygirl’s 2022 Holiday Calendar: 61 Days of Festive Activities to Close Out the Year, The Everygirl

I came across this and had to share. This Mozart story really has me thinking. The Next Warren Buffett, Howard Lindzon

Good question. How Do I Find My Personal Style?, The New York Times

Yassssssss! Toni Morrison will finally be on a U.S. stamp in 2023, LitHub

Absolutely, it does. Can the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Impact How You Feel? These Experts Say Yes, POPSUGAR

While we’re on the topic. I workout while on my period as long as I’m not in pain. Please, please, please first and foremost, listen to your body. The Benefits of Exercising on Your Period, Thinx

Travel

I would LOVE to see this! Chasing Spirits: Mexico City’s House Museums, New York Times

LISTEN

SPEECHLESS!!!! I own this RECORD and so many more!!! 50 Years Ago, Stevie Wonder Heard the Future, The New York Times

Healthy Friendships with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Dropping Gems With Devi Brown

WRITE

Harold R. Johnson on How We Tell Our Own Stories, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

I use Thinx all the time especially when I travel. Softdisc were my go to before I learned about Nixit. Prior to my prolapses Nixit was the only thing I used which is a more sustainable option than Softdisc. This list is a MUST see. These 11 Convenient Period Products Are the Move the Next Time You Travel, POPSUGAR

Yes, please and thank you! How Toni Morrison Wrote Her Most Challenging Novel, The New York Times

Interesting. Black or Bot? The Long, Sordid History of Co-opting Blackness Online, Mother Jones

Loving this! Wonder what Tina Turner thinks. Mattel Introduces Tina Turner Barbie Doll To Celebrate 40th Anniversary of “What’s Love Got To Do With It”, My Modern Met

I’m not a believer in forgive and forget. I forgive and let go with reflection, time and applying tons of grace. What Is Toxic Forgiveness? And Is It Really Possible to “Forgive and Forget”?

After suffering from two prolapses personally, please, please, please read this and take it very seriously. The Secret Is Out: You Can Hire a Rehab Pro to Help Rejuvenate Your Lady Parts, Sisters From AARP

Interesting. Powerful and Multifaceted: Maya Phillips on the Responsibility of Black Superheroes, LitHub

Good question for those who don’t. If you don’t care for apps use a journal or pencil and paper. Why Aren’t You Tracking Your Period?, Thinx

WATCHING

‘Sherman’s Showcase’ Is Back, Silly Smarts Intact, The Mew York Times

LISTEN

Because being a superwoman is unrealistic and unsustainable. Shedding Your Superwoman Status, Therapy For Black Girls

WRITE

I added this one because I like Mary Karr 😏. But also, all of what I write relies on my memory. Mary Karr on Navigating Memory While Writing Memoir, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

Yassssss! The Nap Bishop Is Spreading the Good Word: Rest, The New York Times

I’ve seen this several times. Thoughts? Hair-Straightening Chemicals Can Double the Risk of Cancer; Here’s What to Know, PopSugar

Yessssss, learn how to respond but also avoid giving one accidentally. When You’re Told, ‘You Look Good for Your Age,’ Here’s How to Reply, Sisters From AARP

I’m not a minimalist. Tried it and it just wasn’t for me. This article presents an interesting concept. Easier said than done but interesting nonetheless. Present Bias: How It Affects Us and How to Overcome It, Becoming Minimalist

To answer the question, atrociously bad. I’ve had one in the past. How Bad Can A Lawyer Be?, The Atlantic

Good read. Self-Care Is Only the First Step to Wellness, Says Author Fariha Róisín In ‘Who Is Wellness For?’, PopSugar

Did you know about this? I Survived Stage 0 Breast Cancer, Shondaland

I read this when it first posted but came across it again. How Would You Describe Yourself in Five Words?, Cup Of Jo

I’m always working to strengthen my relationship with myself. 9 Ways to Build a Stronger Relationship With Yourself, Wit & Delight

Since Shadow Work is number 3 of the previous article this is fitting. The Power of Shadow Work, Therapy For Black Girls

I’ve had to advocate for myself time after time when it comes to my health. Let me tell you, entering into perimenopause, a phase no one talks about, has been difficult. Educating myself, tracking my cycle, speaking up for myself and continuously openly communicating with my Primary Physician and Gynecologist has been a game changer. Doctor Not Hearing You? Try Menstrual Cycle Charting, Thinx

LISTEN

Therapy for Black Girls podcast. Here are a few episodes that might be helpful.

Session 115: What to Expect At Your First Session

Session 107: Am I Doing This Right? And 5 Other Questions About Therapy

Session 127: Your Questions About Therapy Answered

WRITE

Just a reminder. One is never too old to start a writing career. Five debut authors over 50 share their stories, Poets & Writers

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.

 

Here’s what I’ve been reflecting on this week. As Haruki Murakam once said, “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” I believe this is applicable to everything we read.

 

 

READ

Interesting read. How The “NEW YORK TIMES” Covers Black Writers, Public Books

I have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) so anxiety and depression are apart of my everyday life. Do You Have Adult ADHD, Anxiety, or Depression?, Therapy for Black Girls

I also experience monthly PMDD coupled with PMS symptoms. I know, I know, how do I do it? I educate myself and have learned to apply tons of self care. Is Your PMS Really PMDD?, Thinx

This is yet another good article on PMDD. I Thought I Had Depression. Turns Out It Was Undiagnosed PMDD., Thinx

I’m not a believer in the Superhero/heroine or Strong woman… What I am an avid believer in is having a toolkit/arsenal. Peloton’s Robin Arzón Shares Her “Superhero ToolKit” For Times of Stress, PopSugar

Thoughts? I Got Pregnant at 48, Shondaland

Yasssssss! The New Rule That Completely Changed My Friendships, The EveryGirl

Indeed it is. Normal marital hatred is real. Here’s what to do about it.

This is a must! Why Setting Healthy Boundaries Is Good for You (And How to Do It), Wit & Delight

Yes, please and thank you. 40 Foods Every Black Woman Over 40 Should Consider Eating, Sisters From AARP

LISTEN

Revealed: A new formula for lifelong happiness, Fast Company

WRITE

Interesting. On Seeing and Being Seen: Poet Ama Codjoe in Conversation with Maggie Millner, LitHub

 

What I Do: I don’t have access or a subscription to various newspapers or magazines i.e. the New York Times. So, I checked with my local library. I’ve learned I have access to the New York Times free with my library card. Always check with your local library to see what offerings are available to you.