Perhaps I love the female octopus because she is like the very best people I love: shape-shifting according to circumstance, principled in her priorities, and completely no-bullshit. When she needs to, she exercises extraordinary boundaries. Read more
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Does Our Obsession With Wellness Ignore The Fact That Self-Care Is A Privilege?
Influencers sunnily declaring that their home workouts are something ‘anyone can fit into their day!’ are preaching to an extremely privileged subgroup. The fact is that multitudes of women don’t have the time, space, or social environment to roll out a yoga mat in their living room and cram in some burpees. Read more
4 Self-Care Practices For Women Of Color In The Workplace
Practicing self-care at work, or in response to issues at work, can be the difference between feeling hopeless and isolated or inspired and optimistic. Read more
How To Help The Cause When You Need Help Yourself
Active compassion for your mental illness is a form of resistance. Read more