Feeling Out of Control? Start Here.
Change is hard. It is uncomfortable even when it is expected, and it is often destabilizing when it is not. The past few years have been a whirlwind of change in my personal and professional life. There were times when I did not know which way was up or how I was going to […]
I’m Not Okay
That wasn’t the response I was expecting when I asked, “How are you?” during a meeting. But it was the truth. That moment has stayed with me. We’re often expected to say we’re fine. To push through and keep things moving. But many of us are not okay right now, and pretending we are doesn’t […]
The Impact of Racism on Your Mental Health
If you’ve been exposed to racism most of your life, chances are you haven’t given much time or thought to how it could impact your mental health. A February 2023 article in The Washington Post shared multiple studies that reported that “racism takes a toll on the brain.” The psychological effects of racism can lead […]
Ways to Process and Cope with Racial Trauma
Racial trauma is real. It’s not just the physical acts of violence, but also the psychological experiences we have witnessing these events in person, on the news, and on our social media feeds and timelines. Checking in on your mental health when you’ve experienced or witnessed acts of racial violence is critical to your personal […]
How to Say No like a Boss and Still be a Lady
As women we get so tripped up in being nice that we don’t consider our own needs. We give automatic yeses to situations that require nos. We agonize over saying no. What will they think? What if they think I’m a b*itch? What if they don’t ask me again? runs through our heads. How many […]
