My Mind, My Body, My Journey™
Women's Health & Wellness
Category: My Journey
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You Are More Than Enough
I experienced some writer’s block last week, so I apologize for being unable to post anything. Knowing your worth and value is one of the more important things to accomplish for your wellness journey. Knowing who you are is important when you decide to pursue various career paths, romantic relationships, friendships, and other passions. There
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Inventions by Black Women that Made Our Lives Better
This will be the final post dedicated specifically to Black women. This follows the last post which discussed entrepreneurship among Black women. Black women have always been innovators and invented many things that benefited society. Most of us have heard of the accomplishments of Madame CJ Walker, whose invention of hair care products for Black
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Black Women and Entrepreneurship
Financial health is an important part of wellness. Many of us receive financial benefits from employment sources. Some people pursue entrepreneurship to work for their passion or work independently. The number of women owned businesses have continued to increase over time. In 2018, 40% of businesses in the United States were owned by women. During
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Beauty Standards in the Black Community
Black Americans often have different experiences due to the American history of slavery and racism. Despite the year being 2023, the effects of systematic racism and discrimination continue to impact the lives of Black people from things such as access to medical care to life expectancy. Black women experience higher rates of pregnancy related complications.
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To the Mothers of Black Boys
I planned on discussing topics that pertain to Black women in honor of Black history month next week; however, given the release of video footage from the Tyre Nichols case, I wanted to dedicate this blog to all of the mothers of Black boys. This website/blog was created to address the holistic health needs of
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How Much Are You Worth? Financial Wellness & Planning
Financial wellness is a particularly important aspect of overall wellness, with many studies highlighting the impact of wealth on health outcomes. Having good financial wellness can ensure that you can cover emergency expenses, afford out of pocket medical costs, obtain funding for homes, auto loans, and business ventures. Financial wellness can be measured by the
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Only in the Darkness Can You See the Stars—Martin Luther King Jr.
The quote above is one of my favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quotes. Disappointment, pain, sadness, loss, and setbacks are a part of life. Sometimes we stay in the darkness and develop somewhat of a negative outlook or a defeatist mentality. If we are not careful, it can become a way of life, we may
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Start the New Year Off with Improved Sleep: Make Sleep Hygiene Your Lifestyle Change
The month of January is often associated with change. Whether it is change related to starting over, change related to dieting, exercising, eating healthier, ending a relationship, or starting a new job, change is a common goal in the beginning of each year. An important but often under-looked lifestyle change for the new year should be
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Press Towards the Mark for Your Goals
The end of the year can be a challenging time for many, the change in seasons can disrupt our circadian cycles, the holidays can trigger negative emotions, days are shorter and colder, and we can be reminded of things we did not accomplish during the year. Always remember that the new year can be a
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Keep Your Faith: The Truth Will Prevail
Many of us have been in situations where we have been judged by people due to gossip, rumors, and speculation. Misinformation commonly occurs during conversations; sometimes it happens innocently, and other times it occurs maliciously. Some of you may recall a popular childhood activity called the “telephone game.” For those of you who are not
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