Sis, Take the Day – You Deserve It

Chelsea-Alana Andrews
Apr 23
2 min read

Let’s talk about something we all say we’re gonna do, but somehow keep putting off: self-care.

And I’m not talkin’ about a rushed face mask while you fold laundry or squeezing in a bubble bath between Zoom calls and bedtime routines. I mean real self-care. The kind that fills your cup back up when the world’s been sippin’ on it all week.

As Black women, we carry a lot. We show up for our families, our work, our friends, our communities—often without even pausing to check in with ourselves. But guess what? You cannot pour from an empty glass, sis. You matter, too.

So today, I’m giving you full permission to take the day. Not because you earned it—but because you’re human and you deserve to feel whole, joyful, and at peace.

Here’s how I spent my most recent “me day” (and maybe it’ll inspire you to plan yours):

1. I unplugged. Phone on Do Not Disturb. Socials on pause. No notifications. Just me, my thoughts, and my playlist. The peace? Immaculate.

2. I went to the spa. Ain’t nothing like laying in stillness while somebody else handles the stress knots in your back, okay? I booked a float therapy session and for that hour, it felt like I was floating through the universe—no stress, no aches, no overthinking.

3. I spoke kindly to myself. I stood in the mirror and reminded myself: You are doing your best. You are enough. You are allowed to rest. It felt like medicine.

4. I ate something nourishing. Not just food that fills my belly, but food that felt like love. A smoothie bowl, a big ol’ salad, and yes—some warm chocolate chip cookies right out the oven. #Balance.

5. I did nothing… and loved it. I laid down. I breathed deep. I listened to my body and gave her what she needed. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is rest.

Listen, sis—self-care isn’t selfish. It’s sacred. It’s revolutionary. It’s the quiet way we reclaim our peace in a world that constantly asks us to be “strong.”

So, I’ll say it again: Take the day. You deserve it.

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