Prioritize Your Mental Health, Sis

Self-care and wellness remain priorities in The WELL, as we understand that as Black Women entrepreneurs, the stats are not on our side:

• 21% of Black and African Americans report having a mental illness

• Women experience depression 2x that of men

• 72% of founders say that entrepreneurship has impacted their mental health

Burnout is a shared reality for many of us, Sis. You're not alone in this. 

Do not ignore it. 

Do not push through.

Listen to your mind, body, and spirit. They often tell us what we need, if we're willing to listen. 

Dr. Erica Martin Richards of Johns Hopkins Medicine advises that we safeguard our mental and emotional health with proper self-care, which includes consistent:

• Rest

• Movement

• Nutrition

• Connection

• Meditation

• Limitation

Sis, we must prioritize our mental health this month and beyond. Please find a curated list of resources we thought might be helpful to you

• The Black Entrepreneur Mental Health Initiative

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Silence The Shame

• Therapy for Black Girls

Additionally, below are a few news articles and blog posts that might be of interest to you on your self-care journey:

• Forbes: 3 Tips To Improve Your Health & Well-Being From A Female Wellness Entrepreneur

• LinkedIn: Prioritizing Mental Health: Essential Tips for Female Entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurs Are Struggling With Mental Illness. Here are 5 Ways to Manage Your Mental Health As An Entrepreneur

• Forbes: Mastering Entrepreneurial Life: Three Key Strategies For Prioritizing Mental Health And Success

Be WELL, Sis! Remember, your mental health is just as important as your business. Take care of yourself.