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Nedra Tawwab
Nedra Tawwab is a licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author. She has appeared as an expert on shows including Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show. She also shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As on Instagram.
Real talk: Being a millennial woman right now is hard. Like, really hard. And you might be so overwhelmed you're not even sure how to start prioritizing your wellness. But don’t worry, we gotchu. This week, our expert is teaching you how to develop healthier habits and make the most of your me time. Sounds pretty s-well.
Define what morning rituals you want to practice. (There are some great choices in “starting my day” above.) Don’t overload yourself with too many new practices at once. Master one thing before moving on to something else. Start by moving your body, even if it’s in a gentle manner. And journaling, even if it’s short.
nedra suggests:
Psst…Each week we’ll be finishing off with just a little bit of homework.
(The fun kind, we promise.) This week’s focus: to help you feel good all year long.
homework
Asking for help can be hard, especially when it comes to wellness. (Does anyone really know how much journaling counts as journaling?) And feeling frustrated about where and how to start prooobably isn’t very relaxing. So we asked Nedra to help us help you. Here, we’ll get you started:
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“Moving is healthy for your mind, and it helps you release energy.” Set a goal to stay in motion for an amount of time that feels doable to you. Stretch, do tai chi, or walk your dog an extra block. No need to focus on metrics or even breaking a sweat. No matter how slow or gentle, it all adds up. Try to work up to 20+ mins each day.
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Mindfulness.
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“Set an intention statement.” This could be a task you want to accomplish, an emotion you want to feel (or not feel), or a relationship you want to focus on. Try to avoid jumping straight into productivity-mode. Drink some water, and plan when you'll check in with yourself throughout the day.
“Journaling is a great tool. However, many people don’t stick with it because they’re overthinking it.” Start by writing just one sentence a day. Not your thing? Try going for a walk, gardening, or coloring. Any activity can be mindful if you single-task (hint: really focus on one activity at a time). It’s all about being in the moment.
"Bring things that calm your spirit into your environment. That may look like surrounding yourself with books, candles, fragrances, or beautiful pieces that make you feel alive.” Can’t designate a physical space? Try curating a playlist of feel-good sounds – low-fi music, nature noises, whatever helps you relax – and put your headphones in.
“Intentionally and proactively make space to take care of yourself, even in small ways.” Connecting with loved ones helps you recharge? Schedule a 5-min call with your best friend during lunch. Time alone gives you a boost? Something as simple as slowing down during self-care “tasks, like showering and washing your hair,” can help you reset.
Define what morning rituals you want to practice. (There are some great choices in “starting my day” above.) Don’t overload yourself with too many new practices at once. Master one thing before moving on to something else. Start by moving your body, even if it’s in a gentle manner. And journaling, even if it’s short.
nedra suggests:
Psst…Each week we’ll be finishing off with just a little bit of homework. (The fun kind, we promise.) This week’s focus: to help you feel good all year long.
homework
expert
Nedra Tawwab
Nedra Tawwab is a licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author. She has appeared as an expert on shows including Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning Show. She also shares practices, tools, and reflections for mental health and hosts weekly Q&As on Instagram.
Real talk: Being a millennial woman right now is hard. Like, really hard. And you might be so overwhelmed you're not even sure how to start prioritizing your wellness. But don’t worry, we gotchu. This week, our expert is teaching you how to develop healthier habits and make the most of your me time. Sounds pretty s-well.
Asking for help can be hard, especially when it comes to wellness. (Does anyone really know how much journaling counts as journaling?) And feeling frustrated about where and how to start prooobably isn’t very relaxing. So we asked Nedra to help us help you. Here, we’ll get you started:
Select an area you want to improve in below.
I need help with
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