Living Well – Anima Yana

Tag: Living Well

Friendships End And That’s Okay

As we navigate onward with age, the more our lives, experiences, and needs change. With every passing birthday comes transformation, progression and levels of adaptability. ..

Validation Is For Parking

There are opportunities, experiences and goals we’d like to accomplish we find ourselves missing out on. Things that seem out of reach or out of..

Practicing Mental Wellness In The Midst of Chaos

Between the disease of Covid-19, sky rocketing unemployment and, a political revolution, it becomes very easy to feel stuck and in a place of anger,..

So, You’ve Been Cold Ghosted

This person is toxic, they’re sociopaths, they’re disrespectful sons of b*tches and you can’t believe you still care about this person. I mean, how dare..

The Sorry Situationship

Long gone are the days of men arriving to your doorstep, handing you flowers, driving to the drive in movie, spoiling you with fine dining,..

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Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics

Often one of one in many rooms yet his intellect, charisma and taste made him of the most important.

Corporate Girl Summer Wardrobe Basics

I know I know, having to schlep to the office feels like punishment. But going to the office looking like a burlap sack isn’t going..

15 Valentine’s Day Gifts People Actually Want

I want you all to experience love this month by extending and receiving love. Here is a list of 15 Valentine’s Day gifts people actually..

What Makes A Fashion Girl?

So often we see celebrities and instagram girls branding as fashion girls and yet, the clothes are literally wearing them…

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Recession Proof Hair Products I Stick By

I would walk around the salon with my hair pressed asking all of the ladies questions, flip through Essence magazine and watch Telenovelas.

Self Deprecating Humor Is Not That Funny

Newsflash, you don’t get brownie points for being humble, hating yourself or constantly putting yourself down.

100 Degrees Hotter And Healthier With Nervous System Regulation

Part of protection is going to see that lady (a behavioral therapist),

Girl World: TV & Music I’m Into These Days

I love a good story line with a glamorous, well to do, uppity cast

Finally, An Honest Review: Fine Wine Series New York

only 2% of the wine industry professionals identify as Black

08/20/2024

Be More Demure, Very Mindful About Communicating Conflict

Not everything and everyone should make you so emotionally charged that you lose the entire plot.

08/01/2024

The Little Things That Bring Us Closer

always send a thank you card...

04/19/2024

Hacks For Increased Productivity

Looking at screens everyday can't be good on the eyes.

High Self Esteem Reduces Poor Quality Experiences

The woman who gets what she wants has the audacity to get it…

Dream Girls Don’t Do Situationships

Some of y’all slipped into “soft life” and made your brain smooth in attempts to be agreeable.

11 Years of Patience by Star

11 Years of Patience 11 years. Wow, to write that sounds crazy. I have seen instagram posts that talk about being a girlfriend for..

Late Night Message: Isaiah 43:18-19

As I was dozing off in my sleep, I was inspired by Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV: 18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the..

anima on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/07/2025
thank you for reading! so glad you enjoyed :)
Kathleen on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/06/2025
Such a well written explanation of the concept and history of dandyism. I look forward to your review of your…
Irene on Black Dandyism: The Met and Identity Politics05/06/2025
So beautifully said!! Thank you sharing your knowledge with us!
anima on Recession Proof Hair Products I Stick By03/07/2025
Yes, they sure did! I love that, congrats on growing your confidence xo