Being an employee at the University of Arizona right now is tough for so many reasons. Budget cuts due to mismanagement, layoffs and being told that employees won’t even receive a raise as the cost-of-living skyrockets all around us. It has been a challenging few months as uncertainty turns into the reality that U of A has failed so many of the people who have dedicated their lives to the WildCat Community. 

​The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) is committed to empowering the African American community for better health outcomes and wellness. Our mission is to combat healthcare disparities, champion equitable treatment, and equip African Americans with the tools and support needed to thrive.

​There has been a long list of things that I have faced head on in life. Some have been so terrifying to the point that I will never repeat those experiences. Some have tossed me into an abyss of emotions where I laid drowning for years. Yet there has always been one thing that has clawed at me like no other. And that has been anxiety. 

​The torture begins at 7:00 AM. My eyes open already tearful from the pounding in my chest. I can barely breath and my body becomes confused on whether I am having an asthma attack or a panic attack. It doesn’t take long to realize its anxiety. 

​In our journey through life, we often find ourselves facing difficult and pivotal moments that leave us feeling uncertain and stuck. It is during these times that we yearn for guidance and support to help us make the best decisions for ourselves. Teal Swan once said, "What would someone who loves themselves do?" This quote, although deceptively simple, holds profound significance and serves as a powerful tool in navigating through life's challenges. In this blog post, we will explore the transformative potential of this question, providing practical examples of its application and explaining why it transcends generic self-care instructions.