3 Healing Practices that are quick and impactful

As we continue to make significant strides in the business world, it is important to acknowledge the unique challenges we face and the resources available to support our journey. From overcoming systemic barriers to finding our voices in a business arena dominated by others. Sis, you have shown incredible resilience and determination by simply choosing to pursue your dreams!

This is why one of the most integral aspects of how our platform supports black women in business is through sharing our Sacred Small Step (SSS) healing practices. These practices encompass a holistic approach to well-being, addressing the mind, body, and spirit.

I am going to share here 3 simple and very effective techniques that you can add to your daily routine, adjusting the time for how it fits your schedule. Believe me when I tell you, picking from these top three and doing them for any timeframe (really, from 1 minute to 20 minutes+) will greatly reduce your level of stress, anxiety, pressure, and those attacks of fear.

1) Box breathing

Box breathing is used by highly trained military teams as a way to calm their nervous system. Breath in, hold, out, hold and repeat. Hold each of the four movements for 5 counts each. Repeat at many times as needed. Relax and feel the renewal and shifting your body rewards you with.

2) Somatic movement

Pick a favorite song that is deep and positive, or simply a great instrumental piece. Find a space where you can move around freely and begin by raising and lowering your shoulders - up, forward, down, 3 times. Repeat in reverse 3 times. Then slowly move your body in a sway that turns in to wave like movements. Start with you torso, and move deeper until you entire body, legs, arms, head are all engaged. There is no wrong way to do it. Move and stretch in the ways your body tells you feels good and yummy. Continue for as long as you desire. When you stop, put your hands to your heart and take 3 deep breaths. Enjoy the energy, freedom, and peace your body rewards you with.

3) Gratitude meditation

Gratitude meditation can be done through journaling or as a mental meditative practice. For the mental meditation: put your had to your heart, close your eyes, take 4 deep, relaxing breaths. Think about 3 things you are grateful for and take the time to feel each in your entire body. Make sure you are breathing slowly, you are smiling, and you are feeling your heartbeat. Your body is relaxed (shoulders down, jaw relaxed, brow unfrowned, all body muscles are scanned and relaxed). For the journaling practice, repeat the steps above, but open your eyes and write "I am so grateful for _____ because it makes me feel ____. Write this for each gratitude item of focus you choose. Release, and feel the peace, prospective, and relaxation your body rewards you with!

By prioritizing self-care and mental health, you can cultivate a strong foundation for navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. With the right tools and support system in place, there is no limit to what YOU can achieve in the business world, Sis!