How Did National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Begin?
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health: July is National
Give Yourself Permission
“We’ve been really indoctrinated with this culture of permission. I think it’s true for women, and I think it’s true for people of color… But that time has passed.” ~ Ava Duvernay
It’s Time to Give Yourself Credit
“Scarcity of self-value cannot be remedied by money, recognition, affection, attention or influence.” ~ Gary Zukav
How do We Reconcile Conflicting Emotions?
Grey area: “An ill-defined situation or field not readily conforming to a category or to an existing set of rules.”
4 Questions to Manage Your Fears
“99% of what we fear never happens.”
Go Where the Love Is
“Go where you are appreciated, not tolerated.”
Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything? Try “Emotional Override”
“Sometimes we can give into our feelings and put off responsibilities, but sometimes we just can’t.”
Give Yourself Space to Heal
I was having severe panic attacks and developed arthritis. My brain and my body was screaming, “Stop!” So I did.
Need a Break but Can’t Get Away? Create Your Own Retreat!
“It’s your day, shining day, all your dreams come true. As you glide, in your stride with the wind, as you fly away.” ~ Earth, Wind and Fire
Go Through to Get Through
“For more than you were made to sort through all of this, you were made to trust and let go. ~ Morgan Harper Nichols
You Can’t Knock the Hustle – Or Can You?
“I’m not hustling for my worth. I’m worthy.” ~ Viola Davis
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