She Speaks Wellness: It’s Time to Rest!

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributor As we enter a new year, we must intentionally address our rest. ,” I realized I desperately needed to recharge after all that 2023 had thrown my way. I recently learned about the term “radical rest,” which is an intentional practice of taking a break from the daily grind to rejuvenate oneself mentally, physically, and emotionally. This practice is a response … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: It’s Time to Rest!

Empowering Yourself in the New Year

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

How To Relax Your Mind and Body

Source: Virtua Health, By Lauren Emma, LCSW, Psychotherapist We are always looking for ways to improve our health and to stay calm and relaxed. We are living in chaotic times. We carry around many things in our minds that may affect our physical bodies. Stress has almost become second nature. What is life without a little stress these days right?  Lauren Emma, LCSW wrote about … Continue reading How To Relax Your Mind and Body

Are You Practicing Self-Care?

Last year, I started looking into self-care for myself. We all have things we enjoy, but what I found to be the key is scheduling time for whatever you do to take the time to care for yourself.  At one point in my life, I made a prayer alter which I used daily. I would meditate with the Bible, pray and then just listen. I … Continue reading Are You Practicing Self-Care?