The Author of Self-Care for Black Women Shares Her Tips for Navigating School and Work
Over the last two years, there has been a renewed interest in self-care, particularly in terms of handling the stresses of the workplace. How have you seen this phenomenon in your own life and therapy practice? Self-care is an ongoing practice for me. I try to make it a priority by paying attention to the needs of my mind, body, and soul. And while self-care can be defined as an activity, sometimes it’s simply recognizing that I am exhausted today and that I need to just rest and not judge myself for choosing to rest instead of being productive. On days that are particularly stressful, I lean towards what I know works for me.