“What does Live Your Best Life really mean? To me, it means being the best me that I can be for me and not anyone else. It means living in my truth and not the truth of someone else. It means living the life that I was meant to live and being okay with it […]
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Young adults and adults (ages 18-64) need at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Previous reports have included maximum amounts of sleep (usually 9 hours); however, there has been some debate about what is considered “too much” sleep. More so, sleep duration should be individualized for each person. If you have had at least […]
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“Ethnic minorities are more likely to experience risk factors such as poverty and poor health that ultimately spark mental health issues. Yet, only 1 in 3 African Americans who need mental health care receives it. “ Tamera Gittens & Nicόl Osborne Blackness Interrupted: Black Psychology Matters is a book that addresses the gaps in psychology […]
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The Sunshine Vitamin Vitamin d Meek Life Minute Summary Vitamin D is essential for your overall body function, especially your bones and immune system. Vitamin D is naturally produced in the human skin via sun exposure; however, it also can be found naturally in foods like fish, eggs, and mushrooms and fortified foods like cereal […]
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“An irrational thought can spiral into unreasonable actions that can affect the next generation’s ability to heal” Eric L. Heard The Reflections of an Anxious African American Dad is about a father wanting to share with his son how his experiences as an African American have impacted who is today. The author hopes that this […]
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” Inhale, exhale, breathe… Good morning stretch, Reach for the stars” Natalie Lauren Asana is a morning playlist filled with affirmations, healing sounds, and mellow vibes that set the atmosphere for a great meditation and yoga session while jump starting your morning.
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“I start my mornings with breath and a yoga pose.” – Londrelle Meditation: The act or process of spending time in quiet thought (Miriam-Webster) Meditation is simply just going to your quiet place to reset and recharge your mind. There are so many reasons you should meditate. A few reasons are the following: -Reduces Stress -Increases […]
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“Done hid a lot behind the light, behind the wall. Now it’s crushin’ in on me”
-Jill Scott, Comes to Light (Everything)
” And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts, and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Peace is a word that I have come to love so much. When I hear it or say it, I feel a soothing rush come over me. I seek peace daily. It is […]
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“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 I have always disliked when someone is always being harsh. Some would see that as a sign of “weakness”; however, I see it as turning away from the unnecessary. Yes, sometimes things are difficult, and you need to be more […]
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