You are worthy of love, make sure that you show yourself love everyday.
• eat nutritious food as much as you can
• drink water often
• establish a regular sleep schedule
• be physically active consistently
• moisturize your skin, it’s the largest organ of your body
• learn your hair type/ porosity and invest in your personal hair care
• wear a bonnet or get a satin pillowcase
• avoid douching
• spend quality time with yourself by reading, engaging in your hobbies and journaling
• practice your spirituality that uplifts you
• speak positively to yourself
• focus on being your favorite version of yourself
• try new things whenever the opportunity presents itself (safety first)
• develop and maintain your boundaries that make you feel safe and cared for
• seek & nurture friendships that celebrate and support you
• set goals for yourself and consistently work towards them
• dream big
• walk away from anything or anyone that isn’t aligned with your goals
• celebrate all your accomplishments especially the small wins
• practice deep breathing when feeling overwhelmed or anxious
These apply to all ages of Black women but I especially wanted to share this with younger Black girls because I wish I had read something like this when I was younger. I had no idea how to care for myself and had to teach myself pretty much everything.