I've been thinking about how “mindset” work doesn’t work if you’re chronically stressed. And how often that chronic stress isn’t your fault or due to some failure in you.

YOU DESERVE PEACE!

Ideally, we would want to move away from chronically stressful situations. But we know that's not always possible because patriarchy, because capitalism, because racism. You get the point.

Here are some coping tips that I actually use. Scroll down my Hoodoo History class details to learn even more ways to BE in this world.
 

Tips for Chronic Stress

1. Talk to your medical provider (if you have access).

2. Seek out ways to calm your amygdala (the part of your brain responsible for flight, fight, or freeze). Some ideas- taking slow walks, saying NO often, sitting in a cool, dark place for 15 minutes.

3. Look for what you can simplify in life.

4. Take a shower and let the water run over your head.

5. Pray

6. Write a letter to your ancestors asking for what you need. Pour your heart out to them. They can handle it.

7. Deep breaths. Set your timer to take deep breaths every hour.

8. Take your vitamins. Vitamin D, B-complex, and magnesium are my go-tos.

9. Take your meds. I wrote in the blog post, “Black Women and Antidepressants” about finally accepting meds for depression and anxiety.

Comment below: What do you do to cope with chronic stress?