As black women, we often carry the world's weight on our shoulders. We are high achievers and multi-taskers, but sometimes we need to take a step back and focus on our emotional well-being. In this series, we will explore different aspects of wellness for professional BIPOC women. Today, we will focus on emotional wellness. When we do not take care of our emotional health, it can lead to stress and burnout. Here are some tips to help you keep your emotional well-being in check!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women are more likely to experience serious mental health problems than women of other races.

We are also more likely to experience stress from factors like racism, discrimination, and microaggressions. With all of this going on in our lives, it's no wonder we often put our emotional well-being on the back burner. Self-care is key to emotional wellness. Make sure you are taking time for yourself every day. However, this is not as simple as taking a bath and turning off the outside world. While those things can be helpful, emotional wellness requires more effort.

Here are some tips to help you take care of your emotional well-being: Talk to someone who will understand and listen without judgment. This could be a therapist, counselor, or even a trusted friend or family member. It is important to have someone.

Mental health issues can have a devastating impact on Black women and their families.

Not taking care of our mental health can impact the external systems around us, including friends, partners, and kids. I know you have a lot on your shoulders, but we cannot pour from an empty cup. If you are feeling emotionally numb, mentally exhausted, depressed, and irritable, you will create more tension in those around us rather than allowing us to be helpful. Check in with yourself and see how you are feeling. If you are unsure, free emotional well-being screenings can help give you a better idea of where you stand. When was the last time you did something for yourself that made you happy? Black women often put everyone else's needs before their own. While we were not created only to serve others, it is important to know if you work in a helping field, you have to take care of your emotions before you snap at a client, our boss, or a patient.

Having open conversations about BIPOC mental health and support for those who are struggling

This is a step in the right direction. Emotional wellness should not be a taboo topic. We should feel free to talk about it without shame or judgment. If you are struggling with your emotional well-being, know that you are not alone and there is help available. These tips are just a starting point if you need more support.

Reaching out for help can look like this:

-Making an appointment with a therapist

-Attending a support group

-Calling a crisis hotline

-Telling a friend or family member how you're feeling"

Emotional well-being is important for black women to focus on. We often carry the world's weight on our shoulders and are high achievers and multi-taskers,

You can play a role in promoting emotional wellness in your community!

When you're emotionally well, you can impact your community more. That doesn't mean introducing toxic positivity to your life or ignoring your feelings. That means getting the support you need and being vulnerable enough to share your experiences with those currently struggling. Additionally, as providers, high achievers, and helpers, we must support those in our community. If you see an opportunity to provide resources in your community, offer that support. However, know when you have done enough and recognize that you are allowed to take an emotional break from the chaos around you.

Developing these skills as a young adult can heal and impact your later years. Many individuals never learn to put themselves first or take moments to care for themselves. If you are trying to instill good habits, focusing on your emotional well-being can be helpful.

Need additional resources for emotional regulation?

Check out Positive Psychology for worksheets and activities.

What Is your Action Step?
Take an emotional inventory to see where you are right now.
If you notice you are feeling overwhelmed, down, numb, and so on, recognize it’s time for help.
Reach out to a coach, a therapist, a trusted friend/
Create a wellness plan (Think: What do you need to feel like a 6 rather than a 2)

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