Kalon Executive Search for Health and Wellness’ Post

By now, we know that self-care is not selfish. The next step is to acknowledge that it’s not just for us. You are enough. Your health, wellness, and sanity are thorough reasons for taking excellent care of yourself. You must know this. We must know this. Even with families, companies, communities – hell, countries – depending on us to always come to the rescue, Black women must resist being absorbed by our various roles and relationships. Audre Lorde said “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I’d be crunched into other people’s fantasies of me and eaten alive.” At this point, we are fighting to define ourselves. Furthermore, we are learning and crafting the tools necessary to examine ourselves – to see our own wounds, and heal them; to recognize our own worth, and honor it. This is the very basis of self-care. Continue reading👇🏾: https://lnkd.in/dDi9fGpj #blackwomaninhr #bwhrconference2024 #networking #leadership #empowerment #humanresources #blackexcellence #inclusion #diversity #equality

Some tips on being more inclusive over the Holidays.

🚩🚩 THIS PART: "Black women as a whole can teach a masterclass on navigating “difficult situations,” but when it comes to discussing rest, saying “no”, and prioritizing wellness activities, we undoubtedly struggle." This read provides a 12-month outline worthy of helpful suggestions and tips to deal with the red flags. 🚩🚩 Also read this article so that you may recognize signs amongst your respective women colleagues, and support where you can. Lead intelligently. #emotionalintelligence #leadershipdevelopment

Well-being and Diversity & Inclusion don't overlap. 📣 But they need to. You see, it's easy for me to say that well-being and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) efforts should overlap. But do we truly understand what that means? It's not just about surface-level representation. It's about understanding, appreciating, and accommodating the diverse experiences and needs of all people both physically and mentally. Businesses need to strive to understand what wellbeing truly means for different types of people, and action steps that are responsive to those needs. When we do, we create a system where everyone can thrive, not just survive. A world where good well-being is not a privilege, but a right. And isn't that worth fighting for? 💪

With a large portion of our lives spent at work, integrating wellness into the workplace is essential for overall physical and mental health. In the latest issue of Susquehanna Style Magazine, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health wellness educator Cathy Newkirk shares her insights on boosting workplace wellness in honor of #EmployeeWellnessMonth. She recommends that employers focus on physical space, build team support, work on comfort with critical conversations, emphasize resources, and accept individualism. Click the link below and turn to page 18 in the digital issue to learn how to put these recommendations into action!

As we enter Spring, it's time to dust off the cobwebs and remember to rest and support one another. 🤍 March is a month of support, inclusion, and celebration, filled with opportunities to honour and empower every individual - starting off with Zero Discrimination Day. Wellness isn't an isolated experience. Our wellbeing is as dependant on uplifting one another as it is on taking care of ourselves. From local communities, to the big wide world around us. 😌 Take note of the other important wellbeing dates coming up this month: 1st - Zero Discrimination Day 8th - International Women's Day 15th - World Sleep Day 20th - International Day of Happiness Gentle reminder: rest, happiness, and love are three vital things it's important celebrate in our day-to-day. What's the best piece of advice you've gotten about support? 💬 #wellbeingcalendar #wellbeing #march

Wellness Wednesday:Black Women Overworked "Overworked is driven by cultural trauma: believing you don't deserve to rest; which impacts self-care and Self-love. Your life should be ease....your wellness and well-being should be ease." Viola Davis Let's normalize Not working twice as hard and being twice as good. We already work hard enough and we are good enough!!! My Sistas, you are not alone in feeling overwhelmed by continuing to perform at the highest levels of excellence while ignoring the physical and mental toll it takes on your well-being. You can be well accomplished and continue to overwork, and one day an ally can turn into an adversary. Black Woman who have imperfectly navigated a path into a career where less than 5% look like them; have very few safe spaces where they can tell their unfiltered stories. It doesn’t matter how educated you are or how much money you make; racial disparities can negatively impact your health. Black Women can’t overwork themselves out of facing this reality. Unfortunely many are gaslighted to believe that to continue being successful, you must look perfect and nonthreatening. In essence they are being told to overwork and to pretend they don’t have any problems; even though it denies them their humanness. BW4HL is dedicated to promoting, encouraging, advocating and educating Black Women to prioritize their mental health and wellness. As more Black Women become more aware of their Health Disparities; BW4HL is committed to providing a safe a space for them to learn how to thrive without burning out through overworking. "Sleep doesn't help when your Soul is tired". Tej Please visit our website www.bw4hl.org for more information on upcoming events. #BW4HL #MinorityHealthMonth #blackmaternalhealthmatters #mysisterskeeper

The struggle of Black women in the workplace is a topic that deserves much more attention than it currently receives. As someone who understands these challenges firsthand, it's disheartening to see organizations dismiss or neglect the wealth of research and evidence from the medical community about the unique stressors Black women face in the workplace. Even in environments where diversity and inclusion are stated priorities, Black women often find their voices overlooked, their experiences invalidated, and their capabilities questioned. This lack of trust and belief results in exhausting cycles of having to prove oneself repeatedly. This prompts me to question the motives behind organizations' efforts to diversify the physical workplace. Is it a genuine attempt to create an inclusive environment? Or an exploitation of our life experiences and struggles for optics or financial gain? It's time for organizations to listen, trust, and take action. It's time to ensure that Black women don't just occupy space in the workplace, but are valued, supported, and respected for their unique contributions. Let's foster truly inclusive workplaces, not just in theory, but in practice. #BlackWomenAtWork #Diversity #Inclusion

In the context of healthcare, the significance of holistic self-care for Black men cannot be emphasized enough. The recent surge in the popularity of self-care extends beyond gender boundaries and applies to all individuals, including Black men. Despite some aspects of self-care traditionally being associated with women, it is crucial for everyone, irrespective of gender. Unfortunately, Black men often face unique challenges when it comes to embracing self-care. These hurdles include societal expectations, limited representation in media, and a historical emphasis on career over personal well-being.

The month of September is significant for many reasons. Aside from marking the seasonal transition from summer to fall, did you know that both National Wife Appreciation Day and National Daughter's Day are honored in September? In this blog, we'll explore some things you can do to show a little extra love to the women who play a pivotal role in your life. #womenshealth #selfcareforwomen #womenswellness https://lnkd.in/gksbtFTB