Day 5 of our series is inspired by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes' book Sacred Self-Care. Think about your roles and responsibilities. Where & how are you overextending yourself? How do these patterns conform to our reinforced social hierarchies and patterns of oppression and exploitation?

Day 6: Inspired by @drchanequa.bsky.social What personal & family stories of trauma, violence, & abuse does your body tell? What generational traumas need healing? Now, reflect on healing—for yourself & your ancestors. Hold space, acknowledge the past, & set intention 4 resilience & renewal.

In a society built on a slaveholding economy where value is based on productivity, prioritizing wellness is a subversive act. Resist the roles thrust upon you, make your care a worthy endeavor, rewrite stories that don't serve you, and break free from false narratives. Stand bravely in who you are.

Day 8 of our series inspired by @drchanequa.bsky.social Water is life. It carves canyons, smooths jagged edges, & wears down the hardest stone. Like water, we can adapt, persist, & transform. When life feels hard, remember: softness is not weakness—persistence is power. Drink water & replenish.

Day 9 based on @drchanequa.bsky.social book. Food is more than fuel—it’s nourishment, care, & connection. Choosing foods that sustain you is an act of self-care. We know access to healthy food is a privilege so if you can, take time to enjoy a nourish, slow down, & savor food w gratitude #selfcare

Sleep is essential for health, helping process emotions, restore the body, and prevent serious issues like heart disease and dementia. Small changes—like 40 extra minutes of rest—can make a big impact. Use self-care apps, set a bedtime routine, and seek help if needed. Prioritize rest—it’s self-care

This comments section is the first time I've felt even a shred of hope in eight days.

This is how you become a writer: just pick one of the things that is deeply wrong with you. Make it a character. Now send it on a self-help journey or try to kill it. Now call it a book.

Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.

We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive

This organization is sending anonymous emails to spam the DEI reporting inbox. Consider signing up. #ekō #DEI

I wrote my first response to something my #Finch discovered. I never liked the Giving Tree-even as a kid. I told my #Birb why and it reflected in her feelings lol. I think it’s the first time she’s strongly disliked something. #selfcare #boundaries #givingtree

Putting my head in the ground today. This week. Four years. How are you distracting yourself today? I’m using my Finch, playing SIMS (it’s my friends) and doing self care #finch #sims #selfcare #RipVanWinkletill2028

I was never much for Twitter but I’m really going to try here. Borrowed this meme from @thequibbler.bsky.social

Neil was my favorite author…

@michaelhobbes.bsky.social Dr Oz just got a cabinet appointment 🤢 time to rerun that Maintenance Phase episode. How long until he appoints Dr Phil to something?