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Self Care

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary! Whether it’s a five-minute breather, a beauty ritual, or setting boundaries, we’ve got the inspiration and tools to help you put yourself first.



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Self Care
Get Into a Healing Headspace With Free Meditations
Do you need to find self-love or forgiveness? Want to sleep better or ease pain? Here are simple ways to begin your practice.
By Gerrie Summers
, January 17, 2020
4 Min Read
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Self Care
The 40 Self-Care Habits Every Sister Needs After 40
These fun, frugal and fabulous rituals can be fundamental to your well-being. How many are a part of your life?
By Tracy E. Hopkins
, December 13, 2019
4 Min Read
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Self Care
Single And Loving It
Beyond the 'man shortage' statistics, many Black women are living solo by choice and having zero regrets.
By Apryl Motley
, November 15, 2019
4 Min Read
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Self Care
Michelle Obama Wants You to 'Think About Your Own Story'
Writing her memoir Becoming changed her life. Now, she’s inspiring us to change ours with the healing power of journal writing.
By Tamara Y. Jeffries
, November 15, 2019
4 Min Read
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Self Care
Taking the Plunge
Getting baptized as an adult is an experience I’ll never forget.
By Apryl Motley
, November 8, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
We Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This, But…
Here’s wisdom from Oprah, Iyanla, Valorie Burton and others to help you navigate life’s pivot points with courage and grace today.
By Tamara Y. Jeffries
, October 11, 2019
5 Min Read
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Self Care
Your Beauty Has No Expiration Date
From a rosehip mini-facial to morning prayer and acupuncture, women share the self-care secrets that keep them fly at 40, fit at 50 and sexy at 60 and beyond.
By Sierra Allia and Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, September 27, 2019
2 Min Read
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Self Care
Keep Calm and Carry It All On
Airlines can charge up to $200 to check a single bag. These sister-tested, genius packing tips will save you big money while traveling in style.
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
, September 20, 2019
3 Min Read
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Self Care
My Workout Willpower Trick
I used to dread going to the gym. Making this one change got me off my butt and out the door.
By Veronica Hilbring
, September 13, 2019
3 Min Read
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