MBIB's Self-Care Guide

My Black is Beautiful is redefining what it means to be strong in the
Black community. And that means taking care of yourself,
so you can take care of others.

Your body needs to stay strong
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Your mind needs a sense of peace and consistent rejuvenation
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You provide guidance, support and encouragement to many people
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But you can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself
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Remember, taking care of self isn’t being selfish. Being strong for
yourself lets you be strong for others.

SELF-CARE GUIDE

-RESOURCES-

Listen to podcasts like Therapy for Black Girls by Dr. Joy Harden Brandford

Meditate with apps like Calm and Headspace

Learn 8 easy hairstyles from our friend Naakie Nartey

Fix yourself a meal from 50 healthy recipes by the Food Network

Tune in to @HangTightwMarC for at-home workouts

-DO-

Take a moment to yourself

Find time to be still

Meditate

Pay attention to your breathing, try inhaling and exhaling intentionally

Increase physical activity

Learn to do something new

Revisit something you have wanted to continue or complete

Eat healthy

Invite laughter at any time

Tap into your spirituality

Pay attention to how you are feeling: your stress, anxiety, fears

-DON’T-

Immerse yourself in negative emotions. Instead:

Stay connected-
reach out people who are not in your quarantine circle

Find a creative outlet

Find a therapist

Find an ally to talk out what you are feeling

Manifest positive thoughts through gratitude and compassion

Focus on what makes you happy; do one thing every day