“You are what you consume,” and that not only applies to the literal food that you ingest, but to the food that you feed yourself mentally as well.
What we ingest visually or mentally affects our well-being emotionally. It creates a reality for us that may not necessarily be our truth. We have to be just as vigilant about the food we feed our mental selves as we are about the food we feed our physical selves. Social media is a great place to start. Have you ever noticed that following certain people may disturb your peace? You feel anxious, and you may experience brief episodes of depression or feelings of unproductiveness. This is because the content you are consuming isn’t aligned with you or your needs. Your feed doesn’t have to stay that way. You can change it. Simply assess your energy for about a week, then assess which accounts impede your peace and unfollow those accounts. Take it a step further and unfollow those accounts that do not align with you or your needs. After you do a bit of housekeeping and tidy up your timeline, follow these accounts for good vibes, energy and inspiration.
Feel-Good Entertainment
@embracingblackculture will have you with busting a gut laughing. No matter where we are from or where we reside, it’s clear that while Black people may have different rearing, we have essentially lived the same life.
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@nostalgic.videos will take you on a trip down memory lane.
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Positive Vibes
@wetheurban focuses on daily affirmations and positive content.
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@devibrown left her career in media to pursue a higher calling. Her content is uplifting and insightful.
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Well-Rounded Content
@callherkris is a renaissance woman who mixes her love for life and her friends with investment real estate, travel and fashion. She freely gives out the information she learns along the way.
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@hayet.rida exudes calming energy. Everything about her account is peaceful and intentional.
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@abc7robert and @msnewslady are married broadcast journalists at competing stations. Their antics are refreshing and hilarious.
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@greeneyesgoldsoul and @shessooverdressed are new mothers, wives, corporate boss ladies, entrepreneurs and curators of content that feels amazing. They’re everything you need.
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@harperspeaks is #BlackGirlLuxury coated in #BlackExcellence and ambition. Sis is always on a beautiful coastline somewhere exotic, and she is definitely about her business. She has a clear view of what she wants her future to look like and is going for it.
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Business Information
Between @akanundrum and @sevetriwilson, there is a wealth of information being presented that is applicable and beneficial to people with business interests.
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Health and Public Health
@theperioddoctor focuses on gynecological issues, with an emphasis on menstruation. She corrects any misinformation and provides a platform for open conversations.
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@Jasminerdh is a dental hygienist who provides useful information.
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@drkojosarfo helps those with ADHD and other mental health diagnoses and provides a safe space for all to learn about mental health.
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@sexualessentials educates on intimacy and helps cultivate the sexual aspects of relationships.
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Fashion
@tenickab and @kahlanabarfield are bosses in their own rights. Their eye for fashion is impeccable, but so is their energy, and it’s exuded throughout their accounts. @highlowluxxe doesn’t come to play either.
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Finance
@thebrokeblackgirl gives you the meat and potatoes without the unnecessary information. Her approach is very straightforward, which allows her followers to easily incorporate her advice into their lives. She is phenomenal.
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Law
@attorneymcknight and @jgboydlaw are great attorneys to follow. They’re super informative. McKnight presents and poses questions about actual cases, and walks you through the defense and resolution. @jgboydlaw navigates family law.
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