Mental Wellness with Prof. Drea

In this powerful YouTube video titled "Mental Wellness," Andrea C. Stallworth delves into the critical topic of mental health in the Black community, with a special focus on Black women's mental health. She shares insights on how to nurture holistic well-being by safeguarding the mind, body, and spirit. Andrea emphasizes the importance of self-care and offers practical tips on maintaining balance amidst the unique challenges faced by Black women. Whether you're seeking to enhance your mental wellness or looking for ways to support loved ones, this discussion provides valuable guidance on living a healthier, more fulfilled life.

Live From Tuskegee with BrownGirl from Boston

Monday Motivation: Be intentionally about your time! Don’t rush your progress!

Day 7 of the Holistic FLYness Challenge: Truth-Telling

Truth-Telling Affirmation: Being myself involves no risks. It is my ultimate truth, and I live it fearlessly.

Activity: Go look in the mirror and tell yourself the truth about something you’ve been withholding for some time?

Introspective Questions: What lies have you told yourself recently that you need to debunk? What’s holding you back from living your fearlessly and best life? Besides yourself, who else in your tribe holds you accountable?

Day 4 of the Holistic FLYness Challenge: Restoration

Day 4: Restoration

Affirmation: I love myself enough to do what I need to do to thrive and rest.

Activity: Give yourself permission to restore your mind, body, and spirit. You have been worrying too much, anxious, fearful, and on edge. Please take a break today and indulge in radical self care. Create that homemade spa day, take that restorative yoga class on YouTube, lay in your pajamas all day, give yourself a comedic relief and just relax.

Introspective Questions: How many hours of sleep do you get nightly? Do you take naps/break throughout the day? What restorative coping mechanisms do you need to implement during this stressful time?

Day 3 of The Holistic FLYness Challenge: Freedom

Day 3: Freedom

Affirmation: I have the freedom to do as I choose with my time.

Activity: Do something that's fly, free, and self-expressive. Host an indoor fashion show and showcase your flyness by recording that fierce walk and fashion while striking a pose. Draw, paint, host a dance or karaoke party, write and just be free. You have unlimited choices to be free and fly.

Introspective Questions: If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?

What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back?

Day 1 of The Holistic FLYness Challenge and Virtual Check-In

Day 1 of the Holistic FLYness Challenge
Affirmation: I am quieting my mind by embracing stillness! I am going within to find clarity, peace, and strength!

Self-Expressive Activity: Turn off every device you are attached to or distracted by. Find a quiet place in your home or office, take your shoes off, plant both feet on the floor/ground for grounding, for added comfort, lay down. Close your eyes, be still distraction-free for five minutes.

Introspective Questions/Thoughts/AHA Moments: What thoughts, triggers, and clarity popped up during your quiet moment?

March Happiness > March Madness

                                        I am choosing to be better, not basic! -Rapsody

Remember March Happiness > March Madness! You decide if you want to choose happiness over madness. Sometimes, you need a sprinkle of madness to get you fired up to achieve something, let go of the world's weight, and bad behaviors. It’s all about turning the madness into happiness at the end of the day!

Turn your bitterness into betterment!

Smiling is good for the soul. We made it to March despite some hardships, challenges, and uncertainty. Thank God we made it another day. Let's make March a happy and memorable month.

Ep 3. Black Student Success: It Takes Courage and Strength But Ask For Help

#FLYFriday: Everybody Isn't Fine: Keepin' It Real About Your Emotional Honesty

25 Tips for Self-Care For Brown Girls

Sister-Woman, it is time to take care of yourself. Check out twenty-five ways, you can care for yourself everyday, all day. 

1.Self Nurturing Activities
2.Going for a walk in nature
3.Silent Tea Time
4. Taking a warm bath
5. Listening to relaxing music in stillness
6. Color in an Adult coloring book
7. Practice focus breathing
8. Practice tension release exercises
9. Practice Yoga
10. Take a Nap
11. Prepare and eat a nutrient dense meal
12. Take yourself out on a date
13. Buy yourself some flowers
14. Schedule a massage
15. Schedule a mani & pedi
16. Read a chapter in an inspirational book
17. Plan a staycation or vacation
18. Dance in the mirror
19. Enjoy some aromatherapy
20. Go to bed earlier
21. Get your laugh on
22. Meditate
23. Write a love letter to yourself
24. Explore a new hobby or pastime
25. Spend quality time with people that support you

For More Self-Care For Brown Girls, please check out the ebook: https://payhip.com/b/E6nA

Rest Your Spirit But Don't Quit (Video)

It's okay if you are tired. Rest but don't give up! This is the most unhappy times of the year because it is the change of the season, people are fighting illnesses, and people are trying to keep up with the Joneses despite struggling to survive and thrive. Folks are tired and burnt out because it is the end of the year. 

I just want to let you know that I see you. I value you. I love you. You are important and we are going to be alright. If you need any support or resources, please inbox me or email me at drea@browngirlfromboston.com