There is no shortage of folks out there talking about the importance of self care. And on the surface, I agree. But it's also coming to light how some of those folks are also capitalizing on a "self care market" to profit off of something that shouldn't really be about profit. Caring for community members and taking care of one's self really shouldn't come at an expense. What's more: these so-called self care strategies are usually just band-aids that help us to cope under extreme stress while not addressing the root of the problem. Don't get me wrong; coping is important! But if we aren't acknowledging the source of stress and anxiety, no amount of self care strategies are going to help alleviate the weight.
Decolonizing as Self Care
Decolonizing as Self Care
Decolonizing as Self Care
There is no shortage of folks out there talking about the importance of self care. And on the surface, I agree. But it's also coming to light how some of those folks are also capitalizing on a "self care market" to profit off of something that shouldn't really be about profit. Caring for community members and taking care of one's self really shouldn't come at an expense. What's more: these so-called self care strategies are usually just band-aids that help us to cope under extreme stress while not addressing the root of the problem. Don't get me wrong; coping is important! But if we aren't acknowledging the source of stress and anxiety, no amount of self care strategies are going to help alleviate the weight.