Happy Self-Care Sunday!
What “peaks” are you Working on reaching
Happy Saturday Family!!
Move at the pace that feels good for you today
Happy Thursday Family!
How do you ensure your mind is a safe place for you?
Informative Article on recognizing racial microaggressions and coping with them.
https://www.pfizer.com/news/hot-topics/understanding_racial_microaggression_and_its_effect_on_mental_health
PFIZER.COM
Understanding Racial Microaggression and Its Effect on Mental Health | Pfizer
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday! How do you build an immunity against burnout?
https://caringmagazine.org/how-to-prevent-burnout-while-serving-others-in-crisis/
CARINGMAGAZINE.ORG
How to prevent burnout while serving others in crisis | Caring Magazine
Happy Tuesday!
Happy Monday
Have you heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as Seasonal Depression?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/beyond-feeling-s-a-d
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
BEYOND FEELING S.A.D
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Happy Self-Care Sunday!! Feel free to share some kind words about yourself with the group.
Happy Saturday Family!
YOU are enough
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Do you have a hard time asking for help?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/asking-for-help
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
ASKING FOR HELP
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
Happy Saturday.
Remember, diamonds undergo the most pressure
Friday evening humor
Great read on breaking down the difference between prejudice and racism
“All of us have individual race prejudice: anyone can prejudge a person based on race alone. But what makes racism different from individual prejudice is who has institutional power. “
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-unlearn-racism/
SCIENTIFICAMERICAN.COM
How to Unlearn Racism
Happy Self-Care Sunday Family! How do you decompress?
Happy Saturday!
Friday evening humor.. lol
Join us TONIGHT for Mount Ararat Community Activity Center’s 22nd Annual Community Recognition Ceremony “Young, Gifted & Black!” You can attend virtually by clicking https://mtararatcac.thechurchonline.com/ at 7:00PM.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FELLOW HONOREES!
Happy Thursday!
Did you know the latin word for emotion is emotere: energy in motion?
Happy Saturday!
Friday evening humor :)
What are some warning signs that you may be struggling from remote work burnout?
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/working-from-home-burnout
GLAMOURMAGAZINE.CO.UK
The 6 warning signs you're heading for burnout by working from home (and how to fix it)
Happy Thursday Family!
Always choose YOU
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday!
Do any of these resonate with you?
“Not getting enough sleep” was something I struggled with in my first few years as an entrepreneur. DO any of these hurdles resonate with you?
https://builtin.com/expert-contributors/hurdles-entrepreneur-beat-them
BUILTIN.COM
15 Big Hurdles You’ll Face as an Entrepreneur — and How to Beat Them
I invite you to join me for a fireside style virtual discussion on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 12pm EST with Google Digital Coach and Business Strategist, Kyshira S. Moffett, MBA
where I will serve as an expert on the topic of "Combating Overwhelm in a Digital World."
We will talk about imposter syndrome 😬
pivoting during these unprecedented times 📆
of course non-negotiable self-care ♥️
and much more.
Visit https://events.withgoogle.com/digital-coach-pgh/
to register.
Registration closes at 8:00am EST on 11/10/2020.
Let's continue to heal together and turn these adversities into advantages.♥️💜🙏🏾
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
How have you been coping with election “week” stress?
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-election-stress-disorder-real/
NEWSNETWORK.MAYOCLINIC.ORG
Is election stress disorder real?
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
What do you need to take care of you? Check out this article for a special resource.
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/what-do-you-need
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Happy Tuesday.
Time can be an asset or a liability. Remember, time is non-refundable and a big part of self-care is being intentional about how time is used.
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
On behalf of Vitamin C Healing, Congratulations to our very own Sharise Nance
https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/2020-40-under-40-honoree-sharise-nance/
PITTSBURGHMAGAZINE.COM
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Sharise Nance | Pittsburgh Magazine
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
What “want to” activity do you plan to engage in today?
Happy Thursday Family!
Taking the time to reflect on the difference can be some of the best self-care.
How do you manage your inner critic?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/your-inner-critic
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Your Inner Critic
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
What self-care ideas can you share with us?
Happy Saturday Family
Friday evening humor
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
Give yourself permission to create the space you need.
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
Give yourself permission to create the space you need.
Happy Saturday Family!
YOU are enough :)
Friday evening humor
Shoutout to my social work colleagues. Your work is important. Your work is needed. Your work saves lives. Thank you!
https://thehealthcareblog.com/blog/2020/11/18/social-workers-are-the-healthcare-heroes-we-need/
THEHEALTHCAREBLOG.COM
Social Workers are the Healthcare Heroes We Need
Happy Saturday!
I am grateful for all of you❤
Good article that normalizes burn out in the middle of a global pandemic.
https://medium.com/invisible-illness/feeling-burnt-out-is-totally-valid-d07b7f706131
MEDIUM.COM
Feeling Burnt Out is Totally Valid
Happy Thursday!
Do any of these resonate with you
Journaling has been helpful for me throughout this entire pandemic
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/359254
ENTREPRENEUR.COM
4 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Covid Second Wave
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Thursday Family!
Embrace your unique journey
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday Family!
What signs let you know that you may be experiencing anxiety?
Great tips for juggling virtual work and life-setting virtual limits resonated with me
https://www.mavenclinic.com/post/mental-health-anxiety-postpartum-perinatal-tips-telehealth
MAVENCLINIC.COM
Tips for checking in on mental health while work and life are blurred
😬As 2020 ends, many of us may be holding feelings of hopefulness, optimism, anticipation or even fear about the uncertainties of 2021.
This past year revealed the systemic impact of neglecting our wellness needs. As leaders, we have an obligation to support and invest in the mental health of our organizations. When the "helpers" feel supported and appreciated; communities benefit.
At Vitamin C Healing, we got your back! Let's enter 2021 making the mental and emotional well-being of our teams' a priority.
📲Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss virtual workshops to support your team
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/bookings
Happy Thursday Family!
Let’s view “selfish” through a different lens.
Great read on the difference between self-care and self-indulgence
https://www.askingforwhatyouwant.com/self-care-is-not-optional/
ASKINGFORWHATYOUWANT.COM
Self-Care Is Not Optional
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday Family!
Some helpful reflection questions
Taking care of your mental health may look different during this time of year
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/external/2020/12/mental-health-during-the-holidays-five-tips-to-ease-the-struggle/
MENTALHEALTHFIRSTAID.ORG
Mental Health During the Holidays: Five Tips to Ease the Struggle
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
“It’s okay if all you do for the holidays is get through the holidays” resonated with me.
https://www.self.com/story/holidays-alone-self-care
SELF.COM
9 Mental Health Ground Rules for Anyone Spending the Holidays Alone
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Remember, the holidays are not the “most wonderful time of the year” for everyone.
https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources/hpr-resources/recognizing-holiday-triggers
SAMHSA.GOV
Recognizing Holiday Triggers of Trauma
Happy Tuesday!
Honor your inner critics when s/he shows up
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Do you struggle with saying no? Try these strategies
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/just-say-no
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Just Say No
Happy Kwanzaa
Day 4: Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics
Happy Saturday Family! Enjoy!
Happy Saturday Family! Enjoy!
Friday evening humor
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Kwanzaa Day 7
Imani: Faith
Kwanzaa Day 6
Kuumba: Creativity
Kwanzaa Day 5
Nia: Purpose
Happy Kwanzaa
Day 4: Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics
Happy Self-Care Sunday Family!
How do you keep your cup full?
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Great insight on empathy, sympathy and compassion.
https://fredriklyhagen.medium.com/why-empathy-isnt-the-magic-key-to-great-leadership-and-what-to-do-instead-354274051344
FREDRIKLYHAGEN.MEDIUM.COM
Why empathy isn’t the magic key to great leadership (and what to do instead)
Happy Thursday Family!
Take the time to process the purpose guilt may be serving in your life and then give yourself permission to let it go.
HOW TO PRIORITIZE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN 2021
https://www.lifeworkscc.com/how-to-prioritize-your-mental-health-in-2021/
LIFEWORKSCC.COM
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health in 2021 | Lifeworks Counseling Center
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday Family!
As many of you are aware, I recently suffered one of the greatest losses of my life; the death of my father. Giving myself permission to cry as a part of my grieving process has been healing. Crying can be cleansing and it completes the stress cycle.
Finding the balance in staging informed and disconnecting has been helpful for me? What have you tried?
https://www.bu.edu/shs/behavioral-medicine/behavioral-resources/coping-with-socio-political-stress/
BU.EDU
Coping with Socio-Political Stress | Student Health Services
More insight on the residual effects of COVID
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/post-covid-stress-disorder-emerging-consequence-global-pandemic
PSYCHIATRICTIMES.COM
Post-COVID Stress Disorder: Another Emerging Consequence of the Global Pandemic
Happy Thursday Family!
What are you inhaling and exhaling
(embracing and letting go)
https://www.self.com/story/empathy-superpowers
SELF.COM
How to Take Care of Others When You Can Barely Take Care of Yourself
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday Family!
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-weird-mental-health-experts-pandemic.html
MEDICALXPRESS.COM
No, it's not weird to talk to yourself. Mental health experts point to pandemic, unrest as possible reasons
Eating your way to focus and concentration
https://psychologycompass.com/blog/eating-your-way-to-focus-and-concentration/
PSYCHOLOGYCOMPASS.COM
Eating your way to concentration & focus - PsychologyCompass
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Tuesday!
For those working from home, have you tried any of these tips?
The Link Between Sleep and Job Performance
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/good-sleep-and-job-performance#:~:text=Without%20enough%20sleep%2C%20processes%20throughout,havoc%20on%20a%20day's%20work.
Sleep & Job Performance: Can Sleep Deprivation Hurt Your Work? | Sleep Foundation
Sleep and job performance are closely related. Work stress can make it more difficult to sleep, and sleep issues can reduce productivity at work.
Sleep & Job Performance: Can Sleep Deprivation Hurt Your Work? | Sleep Foundation
Sleep and job performance are closely related. Work stress can make it more difficult to sleep, and sleep issues can reduce productivity at work.
See more at
sleepfoundation.org
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Activating your “trauma filter” is a great way to protect your peace.
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/activate-your-trauma-filter
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Activate Your Trauma Filter
More evidence on the dangers of unaddressed staff burnout.
https://www.mhlnews.com/labor-management/article/22055892/is-employee-burnout-a-threat-to-workplace-safety
MHLNEWS.COM
Is Employee Burnout a Threat to Workplace Safety?
Happy Tuesday Family!
Release and be free
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
How do you find validation from within?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/validation-begins-within
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Validation Begins Within
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
The Impact of Black Excellence
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/the-impact-of-black-excellence
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
The Impact of Black Excellence
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
I plan to make lists and sleep well today. How about you?
Happy Saturday Family 💪💪💪
Happy Thursday Family!
Instead of running from intense emotions such as anxiety, lean in and ask “what is this anxiety trying to tell me?
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
Happy Saturday Family!
Don’t forget to prioritize YOU today.
Friday evening humor
"What is your favorite throwback song?"
Happy Thursday Family!
Try using your senses to help you get re-centered.
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Happy Saturday!
Sometimes a good cry is the release we need for self-care.
What is your favorite throwback TV show?
#ThrowbackThursday
How Full Is Your Well?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/how-full-is-your-well
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
How Full Is Your Well?
Happy Thursday
Oftentimes, choosing peace can be one of the best forms of self-care
What do you think defines a good and effective leader?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-ways-become-better-leader-gary-vaynerchuk
v
LINKEDIN.COM
3 Ways to Become a Better Leader
What is your favorite childhood memory?
#THROWBACKTHURSDAY
Being a Servant Leader goes a long way in Leadership
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/10-things-good-leaders-say-every-day.html
LIFEHACK.ORG
10 Things Good Leaders Say Every Day
Happy Thursday Family!
Happy Tuesday Family!
Imposter Syndrome or that inner critic often shows up when we are on the brink of something great. The next time it shows up, lean into him or her, befriend him or her, get curious about what she or he needs.
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
“The Common Cold of Helping Professionals”
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/fighting-the-common-cold-of-helping-professionals
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Fighting the Common Cold of Helping Professionals
Racial Trauma at Work — Here’s What It Looks Like and How to Navigate It | Talkspace
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-lives-matter-poc-racial-trauma-work-workplace/
TALKSPACE.COM
Racial Trauma at Work — Here’s What It Looks Like and How to Navigate It | Talkspace
Happy Tuesday Family!
What positive affirmation has been restorative to your spirit?
Happy National Social Work Month to all of my colleagues!
Thank you for your commitment, selflessness, compassion, empathy, and integrity. You are appreciated everyday. Now more than ever, your heart work is what this world needs to heal.
Looking forward to our virtual celebration of you at the SWAG Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness Awards ♥️
Can You Relate?
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/i-must-control-everything
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
I MUST CONTROL EVERYTHING
Happy Tuesday Family!
How many hours of sleep do you average per night?
https://www.olympic.org/athlete365/well-being/healthy-sleep-equals-a-healthy-mind/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=wellbeing&utm_term=sleep&utm_content=michaelgrandner
Healthy sleep equals a healthy mind
Dr Michael Grandner explains why sleep is crucial to both our physical and mental well-being. He als[...]
Healthy sleep equals a healthy mind
Dr Michael Grandner explains why sleep is crucial to both our physical and mental well-being. He als[...]
See more at
olympic.org
Activate Your Relaxation Response
https://www.vitaminchealing.com/activate-your-relaxation-response
VITAMINCHEALING.COM
Activate Your Relaxation Response
Happy Monday Family! What is your self-care focus for the week? What area do you need to focus on to ensure your cup is overflowing?
Happy Self-Care Sunday!
Happy Saturday Family!
What is your favorite high school memory?
#ThrowbackThursday
Happy Thursday Family!
Do you have a positive affirmation that allows you to remember just how great you are?
Happy Saturday Family!
What is your Favorite neighborhood memory?
#ThrowbackThursday
Happy Thursday Family!
How do you say yes to your mental health?
Do you honor those signs that you need a break from work?
https://www.verywellmind.com/why-you-should-take-a-break-3144576
VERYWELLMIND.COM
How to Take a Break From Work (and Why You Need It)
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
Do you take work breaks throughout the day?
https://www.newswise.com/articles/tired-at-the-office-take-a-quick-break-your-work-will-benefit
Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break. Your Work Will Benefit.
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired – but that’s not a bad thing. The researche
Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break. Your Work Will Benefit.
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired – but that’s not a bad thing. The researche
See more at
newswise.com
Happy Thursday
How Being More Productive Starts With Doing Nothing
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-doing-nothing-can-make-you-more-productive-11615911969
WSJ.COM
How Being More Productive Starts With Doing Nothing
Happy Wellness Wednesday Family!
Give the best of you not what's left of you!
Some of us experience an energy dip at the mid-way point of the week. How do you maintain your energy to keep that cup overflowing?
[#YourSelfCareMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yourselfcarematters…).
What does taking a mental health day look like for you?
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-take-a-mental-health-day
Why You Should Never Hesitate to Take a Mental Health Day
Feeling stressed? Follow these tips to ask for the day off and spend it nurturing your mental health.
Why You Should Never Hesitate to Take a Mental Health Day
Feeling stressed? Follow these tips to ask for the day off and spend it nurturing your mental health.
See more at
healthline.com
Self-Care or Over-Indulgence?
https://studybreaks.com/thoughts/overindulgent-self-care-health-detriments/
STUDYBREAKS.COM
Overindulgent Self-Care Can Be Detrimental to Your Health
