Black Girl Sabbaticals Journal: It's Time to Rest and Reflect

by Kristen Renee Ingram

Overview

A sacred space to return to yourself.
More than a journal, this is a restorative ritual.
Created by Emmy Award-winning wellness visionary Kristen Renee Ingram, this hardcover journal invites you to embrace rest-not as a luxury, but as a sacred right. With 150 unlined pages, it's a space to release, reflect, and reclaim your energy.
Whether you're planning a sabbatical, navigating a season of healing, or simply yearning to slow down, this journal is a gentle companion for your personal transformation.

Why You'll Love It:
-- Custom Cover Design: A calming color palette inspired by rest rituals and emotional grounding.
-- Affirmation Guide (Back Cover): Daily reminders that you're worthy of peace, softness, and care.
-- Intention Setting Pages: Start your journey with reflection prompts to anchor your purpose.
-- Exclusive QR Code: Unlock curated music playlists by DJ Dummy to support your rest rhythm.
-- 150 Blank Pages: Spacious, unlined pages for journaling, dreaming, and rediscovery.

Perfect for anyone in a season of reflection, healing, or reinvention.
Let this journal be your guide back to softness, clarity, and rest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798341833807
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	11/30/2024
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Kristen Renee Ingram is the Emmy Award–winning CEO of PLUS ONE society and the creator of Black Girl Sabbaticals—a global wellness movement reclaiming rest as a sacred right. A former sports and entertainment executive with more than 20 years of experience at brands like the NFL, ESPN, and IMG, Kristen has lived the toll of grind culture firsthand. Her personal journey through burnout and profound grief sparked a radical shift toward healing, rest, and restoration.

Guided by her Master of Arts in Justice & Advocacy from Fuller Theological Seminary, Kristen believes that justice must be embodied—and that radical rest is one of the most powerful paths to freedom. Through journals, retreats, and digital resources, she’s helping others design lives rooted in ease, clarity, and joy.

Editorial Reviews

The Black Girl Sabbatical Journal is a MUST-HAVE! As someone who constantly feels the weight of the world on my shoulders, this journal has been a lifesaver—a personal safe space where I can express myself, rest, and heal. But it's not just the journal; it's the community, the love, and the sisterhood that make it so special. If you're looking for a way to pour back into yourself, this is it. Get your journal and join the tribe—you won't regret it!

Instagram - Maud Arnold

The Black Girl Sabbaticals Journal is an inspiring tool for Black women to create space for rest and healing—two things often overlooked in our unique experiences. As strong Black women, we're frequently overworked, underappreciated, and conditioned to prioritize others over ourselves. This journal serves as a powerful reminder to reclaim our spirits through rest and self-healing, offering a transformative path toward empowerment and well-being.

Instagram - Shalya McMahon

The launch of this journal perfectly aligns with my upcoming 8-week sabbatical. I've been following Black Girl Sabbaticals and taking notes on how to truly embrace rest. I'm excited for this journal to serve as both a guide during my time off and a resource I can revisit to incorporate these rhythms into my daily life—making sabbath a lifestyle, not just an event.

Instagram - Dara Landry

I'm excited about the Black Girl Sabbaticals journal as I prepare for my first-ever sabbatical. This period of deep reflection has made me realize how rare it is for me to slow down, play, or take quiet time to plan. With my March sabbatical approaching, it's time to finalize my itinerary, and I believe this journal will be an incredible companion both before and after my journey!

Instagram - Lorry Henderson

I'm so excited to dive into this journal! As a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering, rest hasn't been in my vocabulary for the past four years. With my defense coming up in March, I'm nearing the finish line—but I'm exhausted. Tired of work, school, and everything in between, I feel completely drained. I'm hopeful this journal will provide the jumpstart I need to recharge and reclaim my energy.

Instagram - Jahnae Linkins