Self Care

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary! Whether it’s a five-minute breather, a beauty ritual, or setting boundaries, we’ve got the inspiration and tools to help you put yourself first.

19 Things Every Black Woman Should Probably Keep in Her Car

You might not want to even pull out of your driveway without item No. 7, sis.

You Can Stop Feeling Lonely Starting Today

Feeling isolated, like you don't belong? You are not alone! Two thirds of Black adults are lonely. Here's what you can do about it.

Thrive in 2025

Five ways to set (and achieve!) your New Year's goals.

Date: December 18, 2024

More Than Just a Newsletter – Sisters Is Your Community

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves!

Date: December 17, 2024

‘Stress Belly’ Is a Thing. Here Are 5 Ways to Help Flatten One

‘My belly just got very large, and it felt hard’ recalls one sister about a sleepless, stressful time. But she lost 60 pounds in six months with these habits.

Date: August 14, 2024

35 Low-Effort Ways to Elevate Your Life After 50

Level Up, Sis! It’s time to add a little extra sparkle to your crown.

Date: July 2, 2024

How I Beat Sugar and Carb Addiction in 10 Days

I’m happier now that I no longer wake up craving donuts. And I’ll never think about my favorite food truck order the same way again.

Date: June 20, 2024

Waking at 3 A.M? Doing This in The Morning Might Help You at Night

Do you stare at the clock and grimace? Broken sleep in the wee hours can become more common as we age.

Date: May 23, 2024

I’m Not a Mother or a Wife. I Can Have a Beautiful Life

What does a purposefully child-free life look like in a world that worships motherhood? Eunice—a feisty, free-spirited and fiercely loving family friend—has blessed me with the answer.

Date: May 2, 2024

This Quick Trick Helps Me Power Through Paperwork, Bills and Burnout

Bonus: It also helps tone down the stress hormone linked to weight gain, sleep problems, anxiety, wrinkles and more.

Date: April 18, 2024

17 Simple Ways to Celebrate Yourself

Waiting for applause from other folks? Don’t! Self-celebration fuels our journey, says a psychologist. So go give yourself props. You're a badass and deserve it.

Date: March 6, 2024

The Ancestors Led Her to Healing, Happiness—and a New Husband

During what she calls “the lowest point of my life,” Linda Harris founded “We Walk With Harriet” to honor the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Her journey had just begun.

Date: February 29, 2024

When to Say When

Do you order margaritas by the pitcher? Sip wine out of a coffee cup? Stay mindful of liquor store hours? Heed this sobering news and advice about women and drinking.

Date: January 25, 2024

Living Life Like it’s Golden at 50, 60 and Beyond

Announcing the 2024 winners of our Sisters Aging Beautifully contest!

Date: January 25, 2024

Caregiving? Know That You’re Enough

What a trip to the hospital—and a trip to the tropics—taught me about caregivers’ guilt and self-care. Plus: AARP resources for caregivers.

Date: November 17, 2023

Ignore This Event at Your Own Risk

If this critical commitment isn’t scheduled on your calendar this week, here’s why it probably should be.

Date: April 28, 2023

We Can Do Hard Things

Got an item on your to-do list that feels too daunting to make even a little dent in? An executive coach offers a surprisingly joyful path to crossing it off.

Date: April 14, 2023

Life Is a Song Worth Singing

I was a silent swan in a family of songbirds. Then our beloved matriarch began her transition.

Date: March 10, 2023