How to Revive Your Black Girl Magic

These real-world tips will help you regain your mojo.

Abracadabra - It’s an undeniable fact: Black girls are magic. But we are also human, which means that some days/weeks/seasons leave us feeling drained and like less than our amazing selves. Let 2016 be a year of shining all year round with these real-world tips to help you regain your mojo. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

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Abracadabra - It’s an undeniable fact: Black girls are magic. But we are also human, which means that some days/weeks/seasons leave us feeling drained and like less than our amazing selves. Let 2016 be a year of shining all year round with these real-world tips to help you regain your mojo. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

Create a Mantra - Pick a phrase that reminds you of just how much grace lights your way, and repeat it to yourself daily. Here’s a simple one to get you started: “I am magical.”  (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

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Create a Mantra - Pick a phrase that reminds you of just how much grace lights your way, and repeat it to yourself daily. Here’s a simple one to get you started: “I am magical.”  (Photo: Christopher Weidlich/Corbis)

Shed Your Clothes - Have a naked day. Do all the things you’d normally do on a Saturday — only, without clothes. We guarantee you’ll soon find your hands on your own skin, marveling in the smooth melanin that sets you apart, building a new appreciation for the body that propels you through your days.  (Photo: Rick Gomez/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Shed Your Clothes - Have a naked day. Do all the things you’d normally do on a Saturday — only, without clothes. We guarantee you’ll soon find your hands on your own skin, marveling in the smooth melanin that sets you apart, building a new appreciation for the body that propels you through your days.  (Photo: Rick Gomez/Blend Images/Corbis)

Go Outside - Getting yourself outside your man-made four walls has a way of helping you remember your place in the order of things. You, the sun, the stars — you’re all parts of the same, massive, mystical, magical whole. Spend an afternoon in the sun and reconnect. (Photo: Monkey Business Images/Corbis)

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Go Outside - Getting yourself outside your man-made four walls has a way of helping you remember your place in the order of things. You, the sun, the stars — you’re all parts of the same, massive, mystical, magical whole. Spend an afternoon in the sun and reconnect. (Photo: Monkey Business Images/Corbis)

Move Your Body - Studies show that exercise reduces stress and fatigue and improves energy levels. But if going for a run or lifting weights feels stressful, find something fun. Think back to your childhood: Skating, jumping rope and bouncing on a trampoline are sure to bring some joy to your day.  (Photo: 237/Sam Edwards/Ocean/Corbis)

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Move Your Body - Studies show that exercise reduces stress and fatigue and improves energy levels. But if going for a run or lifting weights feels stressful, find something fun. Think back to your childhood: Skating, jumping rope and bouncing on a trampoline are sure to bring some joy to your day.  (Photo: 237/Sam Edwards/Ocean/Corbis)

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Do Something Different - If you normally eat lunch at your desk, go outside. If you always hit up the same Thursday happy hour, try a new spot. If you consistently take your daughter to the park on the corner, drive to a new one across town. A change of perspective could be what you need to approach the world differently. (Photo: Granger Wootz/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Do Something Different - If you normally eat lunch at your desk, go outside. If you always hit up the same Thursday happy hour, try a new spot. If you consistently take your daughter to the park on the corner, drive to a new one across town. A change of perspective could be what you need to approach the world differently. (Photo: Granger Wootz/Blend Images/Corbis)

Have an Orgasm - Whether you DIY or invite someone else to play, there’s something kinda divine about doing something purely for pleasure. Get it in and rediscover yourself.  (Photo: Zave Smith/Corbis)

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Have an Orgasm - Whether you DIY or invite someone else to play, there’s something kinda divine about doing something purely for pleasure. Get it in and rediscover yourself.  (Photo: Zave Smith/Corbis)

Take a Nap - You, my dear, are not a machine. Exhaustion is enough to rob anyone of their glow — even you. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep every single day and feel renewed. (Photo: Mother Image/Rana Faure/Corbis)

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Take a Nap - You, my dear, are not a machine. Exhaustion is enough to rob anyone of their glow — even you. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep every single day and feel renewed. (Photo: Mother Image/Rana Faure/Corbis)