Self-Care Doesn’t Have to be Elaborate

Introduction | T-Kea and Jordan discuss self-care and the importance of making time for yourself. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care doesn’t have to break the bank. Practical, everyday actions will fill your cup, too. Cheers!

Spotlight | Dr. Nakita Mortimer (died on May 24, 2023), a 29-year-old resident doctor training to become an anesthesiologist, who died by suicide on May 24, 2023.  Dr. Mortimer was also a Union Organizer who used her voice to advocate for fellow medical peers.

Resource | The NAP Ministry: Tricia Hersey

The originators of the “Rest is Resistance” movement, which” is a call to action and manifesto for those who are sleep deprived, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of Grind Culture”.

Website: https://thenapministry.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/?hl=en

Community Changemaker | Dr. Amber Thornton

Clinical psychologist, host of the Balanced Working Mama podcast, Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert, mom of two, and wife, Dr. Thornton’s goal is to help mothers find balance and undo default parenting to ensure moms are taking care of themselves.

Website: www.balancedworkingmama.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dramberthornton/

Moment of Inspiration | We leave you with a quote from Tricia Hersey of The NAP Ministry:

“We are not resting to recharge so we can do more. We are simply just resting. We are resting because it’s our divine and human right. It’s not connected to more output. I need y’all to get this”.

Make time to rest and recharge. You deserve it.

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Events: | NAMI 41st Annual ConferenceDate: Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday, October 14, 2023Time: 8:30 AM to 6:30PM ET (each day)Sign-Up: https://hopin.com/events/41st-annual-conference-f7db42a3-13e9-4e44-ad83-f44b7a9eabfc/registration

(Don’t miss our panel, “It’s Not a White Thing”: Black People Die By Suicide Too, on October 14th from 10:05 AM to 11:05 AM ET)

Black & Suicidal Peer Support GroupDate: Thursd