With each bit of news I have consumed on Kavanaugh since the testimonies, I feed a heat that burns me internally rather than fuels my outspokenness and activism. I am causing damage to myself instead of standing for what I believe in.
So this is a reminder that it is okay to take a break from the news and the fight. You have to take care of yourself, too.
Read MoreThe #keenongratitude challenge is an exercise in which you document what you are grateful for everyday until the end of August. The rules are simple:
1) Write out three things you are thankful for (either on IG stories using the provided templates or a piece of paper)
2) Your list must include at least one privilege you rarely consider (i.e., access to fresh water, a living wage, etc.)
3) make a new list daily until the end of August
Read MoreIt’s hard to stay environmentally friendly, especially when you’re busy running errands, maintaining a household, working your tail off, and the like. Here are 5 easy steps you can take right now to become more friendly. Invest in these affordable green products, switch out a few household goods, and reduce your plastic waste by integrating these habits into your life—so simple it’s seamless.
Read MoreLife is comprised of small, overlooked pleasures. We spend most hours of our day scurrying from one event to the next. Even when we are still, our minds race incessantly. This month The Keen Kind will focus on bridging the millisecond long gaps between our racing thoughts. For April, we are keeping our minds on the little things.
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