Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul

by Oludara Adeeyo

Prioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it’s tough to prioritize physical and mental wellness as a Black woman, especially with a constant news cycle highlighting Black trauma. Now, with The Self-Care for Black Women you’ll find more than 150 exercises that will help you radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book has everything you need to feel more at peace. You’ll find prompts -Map out your feelings about a microaggression -Make a list of your safe spaces -Detail out an entire day dedicated to your self-care -And more! It’s time to put yourself first and prioritize your self-care once and for all—and this book is here to help you do just that.

Genres: Self Help

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2022

Reviews

[✨Shay✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book listed over 100 ways that black women could love on themselves. I found myself smiling because a lot of the things mentioned in this book are apart of my daily/weekly routine. Simple Thinfs such as Journaling or correct people when they say your name wrong.

The book is broken up into three parts mind, body, and soul. I’ve lost count of how many times i’ve had to make myself smaller in the workplace so people wouldn’t think I was difficult. Or how many times my ideas were dismissed simply because I was a woman. This author helps you take your power back and to stand in all your beautiful blackness.

Radical self-care is the active decision to put your wellness before anyone or anything else.

Personally I have wrapped myself up in busyness and achievements. I’ve been working to give myself grace and knowing my best enough. This was the perfect book to start off the month with.

Some of my favorite topics included:

1. Try Fasting
2. Stope Pursuing Perfectionism
3. Heal Your Inner Child
4. Create Boundaries at Work
5. Check In with Your Thoughts
6. Oil Your Scalp
7. Go on a Long Walk
8. Drink More Water
9. Advocate for Your Health
10. Consumer Less Sugar
11. Date Yourself
12. Watch Something Funny
13. Find a Fun Hobby
14. Find Your Joy
15. Join a Book Club

If you are looking for some ways to have your light shine a bit brighter than I would definitely read this book!!!!

[Tya C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these self care ideas and can’t wait to try some of the ones I hadn’t thought of! You can tell there was a lot of thought put into every word & suggestion in this book. As a Black woman who really needs some self care, I loved this!🩷

[Ciara Massey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rationed this book out over a 2 month period. I loved it. It was great. It’s so fun to reading something catered specifically for you. Author did an amazing job. I also highly recommend her coloring book, it’s a little cherry on top of this self care novel.

[Aubrei Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, honestly I couldn’t have read this book at a more perfect time. In this time in our society women are constantly being taken advantage of and abused for nurture and power. It’s time we take back what’s ours and fertilize the seeds within ourselves before we water someone else’s garden. 🩷💐

Black women and even women of color, I encourage you to read this and take what you need from this book. We live in a world of take take take, that sometimes feels like the norms and that we become accustomed to the take mentality when although we are givers, we should abundantly give to ourselves first and most importantly!

“Radical self care is the ACTIVE decision to put your wellness before anyone or anything else!” “Most importantly, give yourself permission to honor what was lost and create space and healing for yourself to move forward.”

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Black woman must read this book!

I read this book outside, on a Sunday, in Colorado and I felt like I had a spiritual awakening/experience. I laughed. I wept—I healed and grew. This book gently challenges me to radically accept and love myself in the most meaningful and simple ways. I felt like I was chatting with one of my own sisters reading this book. This is a beautiful and affirming piece of literature and also a guide to self improvement through self care. Magnificent!

[K Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely enjoyed this book! Black women often put everyone else before themselves, often causing burnout and other preventable illnesses. But what about Black women? Most of us are daughters, mothers, aunties, grandmother, caretakers, wives, etc…roles that are often unappreciated. I like how the author categorized the self care tips. These self care tips will most definitely be a part of my daily life.

[Cordrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Good Read!

I really enjoyed reading this book. I found there to be a lot of helpful tips that I’ve already been doing for myself (which was reassuring) or that I could easily incorporate day to day. All in all a good read if you’re trying to be intentional about prioritizing yourself.

[Noir · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are struggling with putting yourself first as a woman of color. Try it out.

It gives you time to learn some new ways of thinking. Even though we know some of the things mentioned it confirms that you deserve to be happy, safe and loved. It helps nudge you through the days when you forget about you.

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice tool to create discussion

I love the practical recommendations that I can do to care for my mind, body and spirit. I am looking forward to the book club discussion to see if the other members can share stories that connect with the actions provided.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

This was a terrific book. I would highly recommend that women take the time out to read it. It touched a lot of different areas of life that many women deal with on a daily basis.

[Haveyoureadthat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every Black woman deserves to read this book! Self care isn’t a luxury for Black women, it’s a necessity!! Loved every part of this book and will for sure be gifting it to all of my friends.

[Z'Andrea Va'Shonti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needed to change the perspective. Self Care is a lifestyle. Making a routine to take care of yourself is the best thing you can do for you. It's not selfish for you to take care of you.

[Jacquelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jacci

I really enjoyed this read!
It opened my eyes to things that I never considered.
Insightful, encouraging and enlightening.

Thank you

[Ashley Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for self care

I loved reading this book! Great recommendations and easy to read. Couldn't put it down! If you need suggestions to relax, read this book.

[Elphaba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book Club recommendation: www.wellreadblackgirl.org

[Joiii · Rating 5 out of 5]

I needed this so bad. This has been so helpful and calming to my mind, body and spirit.

[Teyana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good refresher on how to appropriately take yourself. As black women it is essential that we take care of ourselves and not constantly put everyone ahead of ourselves.

[Tonya Jeffries · Rating 4 out of 5]

self is key

Prioritizing myself is the most important thing that I can do. I am appreciative of this great book. Thank you!

[C. Woody]

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