Bloom How You Must

Bloom How You Must reminds us that self-care is an integral part of Black women’s legacy. It is ours, it always has been, and we must reclaim it. Through this book, Tara Pringle Jefferson walks you through her self-care legacy journey and practices, while helping you to begin and embrace yours. — Oludara Adeeyo, bestselling author of Self-Care for Black Women“Bloom How You Must is one of the most refreshing and affirming books I’ve come across in a long time. Thanks to Tara Pringle Jefferson for this necessary and useful guide.” — Camille Dungy, author of Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s GardenBloom How You Must is equal parts balm and blueprint, reminding us that rest is not a reward and healing is our birthright. With care, clarity, and deep reverence for our lineage, Tara invites us to examine the stories we’ve inherited and imagine new ones rooted in joy, ease, and radical self-love. I saw myself on every page—and I know I’m not alone. — L’Oreal Thompson Payton, author of Stop Waiting for PerfectBloom is a beautiful invitation for Black women to pause, notice how the doing is showing up in their bodies, and allow themselves the space to rest and just be. Bloom is a call to action for Black women to slow down – because our lives depend on it. — Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, Author of Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen: Emotional Lives of Black WomenWow! Warm, witty, wise, and inspirational, Bloom How You Must draws on deep truths and provides a pathway to healing and wellness for Black women. A much-needed resource! — Kumea Shorter-Gooden, Ph.D., Co-author, Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in AmericaOverflowing with compassion and wisdom, Bloom How You Must is purpose-built to help readers take care of themselves in ways that echo forward and backward through generations. Whether you’re trying to heal generational trauma, construct a safe space for self-care, or leave your daughters with a clean slate, Bloom How You Must is the perfect intergenerational tool to get you there— Kenrya Rankin, author, How We Fight White Supremacy: A Field Guide to Black Resistance“Bloom How You Must offers readers a look into the rich history of self-care in the lives of Black women. Writing from her expertise as a breathwork facilitator and wellness educator, Tara Pringle Jefferson offers a unique blend of historical context, research, exercises, and journaling prompts to encourage Black women to care for themselves more deeply.”— Spirituality and Health magazineThe best thing about this self-help book is that the author, Tara Pringle Jefferson, focuses exclusively on the self-care and well-being of Black women. In doing so, she reaches into history to remind readers that the stress they’re experiencing today is a modern problem, but it’s also nothing new. — Bookworm Sez

Tara Pringle Jefferson is the founder of The Self Care Suite, a digital wellness community for Black women. A certified breathwork facilitator and wellness advocate, her voice has been featured on New York magazine’s The Cut, Black Enterprise, and Essence. She’s delivered talks on wellness for WW (formerly Weight Watchers), SiriusXM, Wayfair, Priceline, and more. Born and raised in the Midwest, she lives in Ohio with her husband and two children.