Rest is an act of resistance and radical self-love
VOL 65 - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Happy Thursday, #NoteddTribe! Are you, too, having trouble sleeping as a result of the Daylight Savings Time change?
It appears in a recent study that disparities amongst racial groups impact communities of color when it comes to their sleep. Due to social, economic, and physical factors, Black people were five times more likely to sleep for shorter periods than white people. Hispanic and Chinese Americans were roughly two times as likely to get fewer hours of sleep than white people. Sleep impacts our health, productivity, and performance, but the study also found that stress related to racism and discrimination causes poor sleep habits.
A study by ScienceDirect found that 60% of insomnia for Black people was caused by racial discrimination. Sleep researcher Girardin Jean-Louis shared in a Black America Web article that if you’re sleeping for six hours or less and lose another 30 minutes of sleep, this could be the catalyst to high blood pressure, diabetes, and difficulty with HIV and cancer management.
Activist and author Bettina Love believes that it’s time for us to get our rest. She shares in a Popsugar article that rest in the form of resistance can include naps because our bodies benefit from sleep and relaxation. It can remove us from unhealthy and toxic environments, institutions, practices, and people, which will then allow us to “disrupt systems of power and privilege that are a threat to social progress and transformation.”
So, how can we get more rest? Try building rest periods or naps more often during your daily or weekly routine. You can also try going to bed between 10 pm to 11 pm, as studies show that falling asleep during this hour decreases the chances of heart disease and other health factors.
Let’s get our rest because we earned it like Ralinda Watts shares in her Popsugar article!
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Happy Veteran’s Day! Today, we honor the women of color military veterans who served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force and have given so much for our country.
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In a recent Slate article, Rachelle Hampton explores how contemporary novels about Black women in the workplace don’t paint the entire picture of our experiences. She argues that being a Black woman in the workplace can be like starring in a thriller.
Hampton explores how novels such as Zakiya Dalila Harris’ The Other Black Girl and Wanda M. Morris’ All Her Little Secrets showcase the Black protagonist’s experience with micro-aggressions and how they engage in code-switching. However, Hampton argues that the authors missed the opportunity to explore the deep “levels of mundane yet terrifying psychological warfare that Black women experience in white workplaces.”
These novels are on our list to read during the holidays, but curious if others have read these novels and have similar sentiments? Would you also say that working in the workplace is like “starring in a thriller,” or is there a need for a thriller novel or Jordan Peele-type horror film about Black women in the workplace?
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We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous support and contributions to our crowdfunding campaign. We’ve decided to extend the campaign through the holidays. That’s right; there will be new, holiday-themed rewards and opportunities to contribute to our campaign through December 2021, which means our current rewards will change. We can’t wait to make the official announcement next week, but before we do, we wanted to make sure you all have the opportunity to make your purchases and contributions in case you wanted our signature greeting card collection or guide filled with our favorite Black-women owned business and brands. In return, we’ll make sure to shout you out on our social media platforms. We thank you in advance!
It may be the most wonderful time of year, but the holiday season can feel like the busiest season between work, family gatherings, and holiday planning. It’s essential to take a pause and prioritize your well-being while in the midst of the season.
Here are a few ways to focus on self-love and establish healthy boundaries to avoid burnout:
Establish Healthy Boundaries With Friends and Family
RSVP "No" To Events You Don't Want To Go To
It’s Okay Not To Host The Holiday’s at Your House This Year
Take a Break From Social Media
Buy Yourself A Gift
Establish a Budget
Set Aside 10 Minutes For Daily Self Care
Gift Yourself With Rest
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