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.