Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I discuss rest and recreation for Black women as a necessary practice rooted in wellness, sustainability, and self-respect, not guilt or overwork. I reflect on personal experiences with rest, including travel, family, and learning how to take the cape off in daily life. This conversation explores the Black Women Rest Era, the impact of chronic stress, and why rest and recreation are essential for mental health, physical health, and emotional balance. I also connect rest to Black History Month by affirming the deep history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. This video is an invitation to prioritize rest, reclaim humanity, and recognize wellness as part of our collective history and future.
#BlackWomenRest #BlackWomenWellness #BlackWomenSelfCare #RestAsResistance
#BlackHistoryMonth
YouTube playlists mentioned during this video:
Create Your Personal Vision and Mission playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpxdQJzmkKP41kygkeF13kE&si=YXbUKCXB0Aao5iZi
Teach Our OWN History playlist
https://youtu.be/kLhYSGyjP40?si=inolh...
YouTube videos referenced during this video:
Two Black Women, Two Generations, One Honest Conversation
youtube.com/live/oE53t_D1W48?si=zw8mQf1zFLIvpMq-
Choosing Rest and Reclaiming Peace: A Wellness Renaissance for Black Women.
youtu.be/IBR4_JkIfEw
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
In this video, I discuss rest and recreation for Black women as a necessary practice rooted in wellness, sustainability, and self-respect, not guilt or overwork. I reflect on personal experiences with rest, including travel, family, and learning how to take the cape off in daily life. This conversation explores the Black Women Rest Era, the impact of chronic stress, and why rest and recreation are essential for mental health, physical health, and emotional balance. I also connect rest to Black History Month by affirming the deep history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans and honoring the legacy of our ancestors. This video is an invitation to prioritize rest, reclaim humanity, and recognize wellness as part of our collective history and future.
#BlackWomenRest #BlackWomenWellness #BlackWomenSelfCare #RestAsResistance
#BlackHistoryMonth
YouTube playlists mentioned during this video:
Create Your Personal Vision and Mission playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpxdQJzmkKP41kygkeF13kE&si=YXbUKCXB0Aao5iZi
Teach Our OWN History playlist
https://youtu.be/kLhYSGyjP40?si=inolh...
YouTube videos referenced during this video:
Two Black Women, Two Generations, One Honest Conversation
youtube.com/live/oE53t_D1W48?si=zw8mQf1zFLIvpMq-
Choosing Rest and Reclaiming Peace: A Wellness Renaissance for Black Women.
youtu.be/IBR4_JkIfEw
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
