Happy 31 Days of Self-Love! As we start the new year, we begin our annual 31 Days of Self-Love, where across and our social media platforms, we uplift the most important aspect of Black love, the love you have for yourself. As you cherish yourself more this year, consider these books as a resource to deepen your self-care rituals!

“The Black Girl’s Guide to Self-Care a 30-Day Self-Care Workbook” by Kristin D. Hemingway

“The Black Girl’s Guide to Self-Care Workbook” is designed to help women in general, and Black women in particular, reclaim their time, their wellness and their joy. We live in a society that is constantly pulling on Black women to carry the many burdens that we face. This workbook will help you to explore various self-care practices and then develop your personal self-care plan to ensure your ongoing wellness journey. 

“How We Heal: : Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free” by Alex Elle

In “How We Heal,” bestselling author and wellness teacher Alex Elle offers a life-changing invitation to heal yourself and reclaim your peace. In these pages, readers discover essential techniques for self-healing, including journaling rituals to cultivate innate strength, accessible tools for processing difficult emotions, and restorative meditations to ease the mind to encourage healing for themselves and generations to come. 

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“Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul” by Oludara Adeeyo

Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it’s tough to prioritize physical and mental wellness as a Black woman, especially with a constant news cycle highlighting Black trauma. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a micro-aggression, this book has everything you need to feel more at peace.

“Self-Love Workbook for Black Women: Empowering Exercises to Build Self-Compassion and Nurture Your True Self”  by Rachel Johnson

As a Black woman, the many roles we fill can leave little room to take care of ourselves. Prioritize your own joy, healing, and growth with this self-care workbook filled with empowering exercises and affirmations that help you nurture your authentic self and thrive.

“The Sugar Jar: Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life” by Yasmine Cheyenne

“The Sugar Jar” metaphor is a powerful teaching tool that wellness advocate and coach Yasmine Cheyenne has successfully used with her clients. In her debut book, she makes it available to everyone. Combining stories, exercises, and prompts, The Sugar Jar lets you see just how much energy you have and how much is being used by others. It helps you identify what depletes you, what restores you, and how to recognize destructive patterns. It empowers you to free yourself from performing for and serving others, teaching you to set boundaries to help you heal and recharge.