26 Self-Care Affirmations From Women Of Color That Will Give You Life

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde

Self-care means taking the time and action to care for your emotional, physical or spiritual well-being.

Self-care is critical for women of color who are not only more likely to be confronted with factors which increase their risk of developing a mental health condition but also more likely to deal with specific cultural barriers when it comes to seeking help.

Here are 26 powerful self-care mantras shared by women of color to inspire you to do you.

1.

Courtesy of Eva Okunbor

"Kill your doubt with the coldest of weapons: Confidence."

2.

Courtesy of Viriya Pornsuriya

"Happiness is an inside job."

3.

Courtesy of Deepa Gaitonde

"Be Yourself."

4.

Courtesy of Pri Minhas

"Call your mother."

5.

Courtesy of Hawah Cyllah

"Surround yourself with positive energy."

6.

Courtesy of Edijana Obiakpani-Guest

"Fuck the haters. Play Pokemon instead."

7.

Courtesy of Supriya Amin

"Do not let your soul be defined by its shell."

8.

Courtesy of Savita Vashisth

"Music, Workout, Books. Carve "me" time."

9.

Courtesy of Chianna Umamahesan

"The greatest glory is in rising every time we fall."

10.

Courtesy of Lydiana Abbott

"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans."

11.

Courtesy of Pamela Feng

"Gentle Reminder: Love yourself."

12.

Courtesy of Nilogini Nirmalan

"A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear."

13.

Courtesy of Rachita Chandak

"Embrace the glorious mess that you are!!!"

14.

Courtesy of Odiri Obiakpani

"This too will pass."

15.

Courtesy of Sophie Sian

"Can you just get through today?"

16.

Courtesy of Jember Brooke

"Always Forward."

17.

Courtesy of Bijay Minhas

"I choose...ME."

18.

Courtesy of Shana Kad

Love me."

19.

Courtesy of Maya Minhas

"Unfuckwithable."

20.

Courtesy of Subha Bolisetty

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....It's about learning to dance in the rain...."

21.

Courtesy of Uzma

"Life's too short for..."

22.

Courtesy of Irenosen Okojie

"Ordinary life does not interest me. I want to prove there is infinite space, infinite meaning,infinite dimension."

23.

Courtesy of Leela Kohli

"I know who I am and I know what I want."

24.

Courtesy of Almas

"Do life with a smile."

25.

Courtesy of Oyinlola Atinsola

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt

26.

Courtesy of Pariss Briggs

"I'm in charge of how I feel, and today I'm choosing happiness."

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