I’ve came across tons of shopping guides and other seasonal articles that I could share but I’ve decided to focus on my specialty SELF CARE and SELF LOVE. Seeing, this is when we become so busy we may forget 💋💋💋 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
As a formerly incarcerated person this article HERE! From Behind Bars, Inmates Award France’s Latest Book Prize, The New York Times
Interesting! Let’s Talk About Periods and ADHD, Thinx
Self care is always a must especially during the holiday season. Self-Care Strategies for the Holidays, Shutterbean
While we’re on the subject. How to Manage Your Anxiety During the Holidays, lifehacker
Another good article. 10 Things To Remember if You’re Chronically Overwhelmed, Therapy For Black Girls
No words needed. 6 Lies Anxiety Tells You, Sisters From AARP
I’m all about my rituals. 5 Sunday Rituals That Start Each Week on the Best Note, Wit & Delight
listen
What a story! After reading this I had to listen to Bootsy Collins. Faking the Funk: How Bootsy Collins Impostors Pulled Off the Ultimate Music Biz Scam, RollingStone
WRITE
How FABULOUS! The Last Word | Generative Workshop, This creative class will liven your writing practice by providing a framework and community in which you will write consistently. In our meetings, we’ll write to a series of prompts and share, discuss writing processes, and reflect on our weekly readings — from writers including Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison — relevant to our goals, Well-Read Black Girl
Travel
How WONDERFUL! The Orient Express Unveils Luxurious Presidential Suite Paying Homage to Art Deco Design, My Modern Met
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.