JULY 2024 Wellness Resources
BlackFemaleProject emerged organically in response to the pervasive and systemic barriers that Black women face in conventional workplaces. This system was not designed with our well-being in mind. Unless we’re stepping into spaces that were designed by us and for us, there’s a good chance we’ll face circumstances and institutionalized oppressions intended to discourage us and lead us to reconsider our paths. Sometimes, that reconsideration might be just what we need. But what’s crucial is that we’re able to make our own decisions about what we want rather than allowing the system to strip us of our agency and lead us astray.
We know that the power of allyship and spaces that rejuvenate us—both in the workplace and in our wider communities—can make all the difference to our well-being and sense of self. Like BlackFemaleProject advisor Debrah Giles says, don’t allow others to decide for you. Instead, find ways to determine your priorities and what you’re willing to navigate on whatever path you choose, and move forward accordingly.
Check out Debrah’s conversation with Precious Stroud from Season 1 of our podcast, along with a selection of other resources in support of your ability to determine sound boundaries that align with your goals and your limits.
RESOURCES FOR THRIVING
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
How do you keep yourself grounded when negative self-talk starts to affect you?
What tools or practices can you engage to minimize the influence of negativity and doubt coming from colleagues or institutional norms?
What boundaries can you establish in support of your ability to know when you’re on the right path versus when it’s time for a detour?
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