In recent years, there’s been a dramatic and profoundly significant movement among people of African descent to reconnect with their ancestral spiritual practices. And no, this isn’t just some fad like avocado toast or TikTok dances.
“Staying committed to your New Year goals is less about sheer willpower and more about adopting proven strategies rooted in psychology. By understanding how your mind works, you can overcome common pitfalls like procrastination, loss of motivation, or unrealistic expectations. “
How do you turn your resolutions into habits? Continue reading to find five steps to achieve this in 2025.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent years, it’s that mental health is just as important as physical health—and in some cases, even more so. While we all know the drill of hitting the gym and swapping burgers for salads come January, mental health resolutions often don’t make it onto our lists.
Let’s face it: For many, resolutions don’t even make it past January. So, how do we break this annual cycle of broken promises? The key lies in understanding the psychology behind habits and behavior change, tailored to cultural contexts, particularly for Africans and African Americans.
Recent regulatory proposals, such as the U.S. Surgeon General’s call for a warning label and Canada’s ban on Snapchat, reflect a broader recognition of the pressing need to address these issues at both the policy and grassroots community levels.
Mental health conditions have been a long-neglected aspect of the overall well-being of most African Americans due to the stigma often associated with it. Conversations around mental health struggles do not frequently happen as many erroneously consider such conversations as a sign of weakness.
Toxic masculinity, a harmful set of beliefs and behaviors that often dictate how men should act, can be a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to mental health.
Parenting in this digitally exposed generation presents unprepared challenges.
In a society driven by ideas of strength, tenacity, and stoicism, the concept of vulnerability is typically overlooked, especially when discussing Black men’s mental health.
