Did you know January is national self love month??!! 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 love wearing Chanel No 5!!! Why the History of Its Fragrances Is So Important to Chanel, PopSugar
Yep! The Best Investment to Make in 2023 Is in Yourself, WSJ
Such FABULOUS suggestions! 14 Small (yet Effective) Actions For a Happier and Healthier 2023, Sisters From AARP
Now this is interesting. Two Barbers, a YouTube Channel and the Truth About Race at the Racetrack, New York Times
A must read. The luxury tax assessed on Black women, Andscape
THIS!!!! The Mindf*ck of Midlife, The Cut
A must read! Suicidal thoughts are often hidden. Here’s how to talk about it, Washington Post
Good hacks. 5 Brilliant Wardrobe Hacks for When Your Weight Is Changing, Sisters From AARP
Yes, please and thank you. 6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating, Mindful
listen
Have you heard of Elayne Jones?! Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, New York Times
WRITE
What to Read Before and After Seeing James Baldwin Abroad, LitHub
Tressie McMillan Cottom: Why Black People Are the Most Future People She Know, 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.