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Let Your Rest Be Revolutionary

5/18/2023

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Mirralle J. Bennett, MHRM

Self-Care & Wellness Associate 

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The Theme for this year is celebrating the Women Who Tell Our Stories, as we take time to celebrate and reelect on the journey of all the amazing women who blazed the path for Black women today there are many greats. 
It’s important that we honor them, from Naomi Sims, -first Black Supermodel, Diahann Carroll, first Black woman with her own T.V series, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons the first Black president of  and Ivy League institution Brown University, Venus and Serena Williams, the soulful voice of Billie Holiday, to Mo’ne Davis, who at 14 was the first girl in  Little League History to throw a complete shutout in the 2014 world championship. 

Today we stand on the shoulders of greatness, this brings the theme of your rest being revolutionary.

In order to move mountains and continue our Black Girl Magic, we need rest and self-care, and practice healthy coping skills when we face challenges.
Give yourself permission to rest, during your rest period remember its ok to do nothing, have no plan, go with what feels good to you, fuel your soul, recharge. Catch up on your favorite shows, listen to a playlist that energizes you, burn a candle grove to the beat of your heart.

Sometimes connecting with friends and family can help recharge you, if you are an extrovert, social settings or friends are what you need, have a community where you have mutual understanding and respect in those relationships that fuel you.

A few techniques to try in a pinch when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed: Deep breathing for a minute or two, the Box breathing method can help calm and give a minute to release. Grounding can be taking a minute to get some fresh air, stepping outside doing a quick stretch.

As we continue to blaze the path for greatness let your rest be Revolutionary, for many generations to come, rest is needed. 
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*the tools provided are not a substitution for professional care or treatment* 

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Mirralle J. Bennett, MHRM

Mirralle is in the Coast Guard Reserve, and Logistics Specialist as a civilian for the Army. Self Care has been a focus for the last 7 years, after being left empty it was time to fill my cup with love, be kind to myself. Also take accountability for my whole health. I'm here to normalize self care, we often spend is much time caring for others, working to accomplish great things and forget about taking care of ourselves. It’s important we as black women take time to prioritize caring for self. Rest is revolutionary!

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Alicia Stevens
5/19/2023 11:32:41 am

Amen…relaxation and restoration are the keys to maintaining your mental wellness!

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