Reminder: you can reunite with yourself as many times as you need. Self-discovery is a never-ending journey. We're sharing a few ideas to help you get inspired to connect deeper with your inner self all year long.
Try family recipes
Reaching into the family archives for a time-tested recipe is a nice way to bond with your loved ones—and learn a bit more about your roots in the process. These folks did it—and so can you:
I Make This Plantain Bread To Remind Me Of All The Times Baking Has Been My North Star
Small Contributions: The Importance Of Legacy Cookbooks—Including Mine
Sian’s Caribbean Kitchen: Honoring My Grandmother’s Legacy Through Cooking
Making My Abuela’s Arepas Has Taught Me A Great Deal About Life—And Myself
Join the back-to-the-land movement
Growing and sourcing your own food can be an important act of sovereignty. Learn from these leaders at the forefront:
To Find Myself, All I Needed Was A Hunting License
To Save Her Family’s Land, This Communications Professional Became A Farmer
Develop healthy sleeping habits
Taking your rest seriously is the foundation for a strong mind and energized spirit. Get some helpful sleeping tips:
Romanticize Your Bedtime Routine
Life As An “Entrepre-napper”: The Power Of Napping For Professional Success
Take It Easy, Sis: Three Black Women On Creating Space To Embrace Rest
Start a skin-care regimen
A good skin routine is how you can give yourself daily pampering and attention—even if it’s just for a few minutes. Need some motivation? Start here:
A Recipe For Your Skin: Ayesha Shares Her Journey To Launching Sweet July Skin
Plan a solo trip or friend reunion
Planning a getaway—even if it’s just a weekend occasion—could be exactly what you need to reset and restore. Get inspired:
Here’s Why Traveling Well Sometimes Means Slowing Down
Solo Glamping: The Ultimate Self-Loving Way To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
