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While being aware and fighting the system can be rewarding work, it can also be completely exhausting.
From therapy to a cup of tea, the topic of self-care was discussed Friday during the 2017 ESSENCE Festival Woke Panel between White House Correspondent April Ryanactivist April Reignpolitical commentator Angela Rye and social commentator and author Luvvie Ajayi. All four women were featured in the May 2017 issue of ESSENCE which celebrated the #Woke100, women who are leading the way for equal rights and inclusion for Black people in America.
And the ladies had plenty to share about self-care.
“Black women, let me tell you this,” Reign said. “You’re not a superwoman.”
She added: “Because you can’t save your village, or your family, if you don’t save yourself. »
All four women shared gems about how they recharge before taking on the world. Here’s what they had to say.
Don’t hesitate to seek therapy.
“I’ve been very intentional about finding joy every day,” Ajayi said, adding that she looks for joy in everything from cute cat videos to time spent with black women.
But she also says therapy is an integral part of her self-care routine. “I think it’s important for me to have a place where I go once a week to talk about things that are important to me.”
“Sometimes we just need to pray,” she adds. “Sometimes we just need our friends. But sometimes we just need a therapist.
Be consistent with your routine
April Reign is vigilant about the things that help her recharge: “It’s important that I do it regularly, consistently, and it’s important that I don’t feel guilty,” she said about of his routine.
For her, it’s as simple as turning off her phone and going to be in nature, reading a book or enjoying a drunken Sunday with friends.
“It has to be something that makes you feel full again,” Reign said. And do it regularly and don’t apologize for it.
Talk to people who fulfill you
Angely Rye talks to her parents every day and sometimes talks to her father several times a day.
“I love talking to them because it allows me to stay grounded and focus on my mission and what really matters,” she explains.
Girlfriend Therapy
“Girlfriends are my therapy session,” White House correspondent Ryan said. His job covering the Trump White House can be taxing, so being able to turn to his friends who ride or die makes a big difference.
