The Buck Stops Here

Total health has a lot to do with more than just your physical looks or medical clearance. It is a combination of physical , mental or emotional and spiritual health. I often focus on physical health, with blog post and my job being personal training, however I would like to bring something to the forefront .

Emotional Health

Women, we were created as survivors and nurtures. But as a whole we are forgetting to nurture ourselves, to love ourselves , to have self worth that is greater than all the images we are constantly being judged against.

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life's challenges, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. But just as it requires effort to build or maintain physical health, so it is with mental and emotional health.

(HelpGuide.org)

 

 

People who are mentally and emotionally healthy have:

• A sense of contentment.
• A zest for living and the ability to laugh and have fun.
• The ability to deal with stress and bounce back from adversity.
• A sense of meaning and purpose, in both their activities and their relationships.
• The flexibility to learn new things and adapt to change.
• A balance between work and play, rest and activity, etc.
• The ability to build and maintain fulfilling relationships.
• Self-confidence and high self-esteem.

 

 

 

In the Black community women are told to be strong, we are expected to deal with issues , hurts and pain and not say a word. Outlets for frustration are seen as a weakness. Speaking about issues you are having can even be seen as taboo. Why is this a trend ? or should I say Generational Curse ? Were we preconditioned to deal with hardships internally? Or do we chose to put our health on the back burner to keep up with image?

 

No matter the source, It is time to drop the mask and bare your true feelings. If you are hurting talk about it, if you are in an unsafe situation get out and seek help.

Life is not meant to be handled alone. And it is up to the women of our community to stand together , To build each other up and to help each other Grow.

 

Love and Light

Chyana Hall

Flawless Fitness