EveryMAN MONDAYS/ Tarik Carroll

Happy Monday Everyone!⁠
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Welcome to special edition edition of #everymanmondays⁠
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Each Monday we will be highlighting one of our kings from The EveryMAN Project.⁠
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This week we will be highlighting photographer, activist & founder of @theeverymanproject , our very own @tarikcarroll .⁠
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We will also be featuring a playlist of body positive & motivational tracks curated by Tarik available below & on spotify

Tarik on masculinity

“In becoming my own man & embracing my authentic self I’ve realized that my masculinity is something that cannot be defined by any mold or dated toxic social constructs. My gender expression is fluid, my gender identity is male – these two things are not mutually exclusive & can co-exist. “

Tarik’s thoughts on self-care

“When we talk about self care, people tend to talk about expensive trendy face masks, massages, trips & meals. For me self care has always been a focus on the internal work that needs to be done. Taking care of your mental health is imperative and that needs to be emphasized when discussing self care.

As someone who deals with ADHD & Anxiety, self care means making sure that I get 8 hours of sleep. Self care can also mean eating healthy foods that nourish my mind and body, investing in a planner & organizational systems that keep me focused. Self care can also mean walking away from triggering relationships and toxic situations. The core purpose of self care is to invest in yourself.”

Tarik on celebrating his body

“I celebrate my body by being mindful of how I treat it. Every day I make strides to be kinder to myself. Whether I am reciting my affirmations in the mirror naked, taking a day of mental rest when I can, or correcting any negative self talk during the day. My goal is to plant small seeds of self love daily.”

Tarik on keeping active

“Walking to clear my mind, swimming, twerking with friends and low impact cardio in the gym are ways that I like to move my body. The gym isn’t necessarily my favorite place to be so I am always looking for interesting ways to keep moving.”