A Guide to Starting Fresh with Depression Damita Miller-Shanklin Starting the new year with a focus on mental health is a positive step, and it’s good to seek ways to support yourself. If you’re dealing with depression, it’s important to approach self-care and improvement with patience and self-compassion. In the quiet embrace of a new year, you may find yourself standing at the beginning of … Continue reading Empowering Yourself in the New Year
Damita Miller-Shanklin Have you heard of the new thing to do in January? It involves no alcohol? Yes, you may have guess, it’s called Dry January. It officially became a thing in 2013 under the organization Alcohol Change UK. (Time.com) I have not done Dry January because I’m not there yet. But I was curious about how it worked and what made people choose to … Continue reading Empowering Sobriety: Navigating Dry January in the Black Community
Damita Miller-Shanklin Achieving your goals requires a combination of planning, commitment, and consistent effort. Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances of accomplishing your goals throughout the year: When planning how to reach your goals is to set clear and specific goals. You can not be vague, instead make it specific like “lose 10 pounds in three months” not just “lose … Continue reading A Year-Long Adventure: Staying Strong with Your Goals
Damita Miller-Shanklin As I sit and write this post today, it is 21 degrees with a wind chill advisory. This means the MLK Day celebration has been canceled but postponed for a better weather day. We may cannot march or meet at the MLK statue on the UT campus, however we can still each celebrate his memory and continue our fight for justice and equality for … Continue reading Ujima Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Damita Miller-Shanklin Hey! Ujima community! As we look at a better way to be healthier it is important for us to have snacks and foods we enjoy and taste good.. We are sharing some flavorful snacks and lunches, made for your busy workdays. Soulful Snacks to Keep You Energized: Lunchtime Tales: Crafting Healthy Lunch Feasts: As you embark on this food and snack adventure, remember … Continue reading Health and Wellness: Embracing Wellness Together: Nourishing Our Ujima Community
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