Tag Archives: mental health and wellness

Freedom

“No woman can call herself free who cannot own and control her body.” On No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother.” -Margaret Sanger Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading

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Depressed While Black

Nibokum used to think depression was a “white person’s disease.” she says “My mom raised us to believe that Black people are strong; we don’t get depression. And prayer is how we cope – not therapy or medication. Then , … Continue reading

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Life Improvement

My life improved when I stopped…being mean to myself. I tend to be self-critical, so replacing that negative internal conversation with a positive one (it’s a work in progress) has made a huge difference. -Yasmin Fahr Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading

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How to Help Kids cope With Stress

Make a zen list. Knowing thier go -to soothers is a great life skill for children.. Encourage your kids to come up with things that make them feel calm, like listening to music or petting the cat. Then when you … Continue reading

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Emotional Resilience

Soon after starting his practice in in 2010, Mastin Kipp, creator of Functional Life Coaching, noticed a pattern of behavior in his clients. “they would set goals- try a meal plan, quit their job- but not follow through,” he says. … Continue reading

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