Episode 60: Boundaries, self-care, social media with Nedra Tawwab
Nov 27, 2023
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Nedra Tawwab, a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert, shares her expertise on setting healthy boundaries and self-care. She discusses the reasons behind our struggles with boundaries, how to navigate setting boundaries in relationships, and offers advice for those struggling. She also emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries with social media. Tune in to learn how to create healthy relationships with yourself and others!
Setting healthy boundaries is essential for creating and maintaining healthy relationships with oneself and others.
Establishing personal boundaries with social media usage is crucial for mental health and self-care.
Deep dives
Setting Healthy Boundaries and Self-Care
Nedra Tawab, a licensed therapist and relationship expert, discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for creating and maintaining healthy relationships with oneself and others. She explains that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness often underlie most relationship issues. Tawab emphasizes that setting healthy boundaries is a lifelong practice that requires courage and consistency. She advises starting small, focusing on one boundary at a time, and gradually building up to larger changes. Tawab also addresses the misconception that boundaries always involve cutting people off, emphasizing that cutting off relationships is a personal decision and not always necessary.
Navigating Boundaries in Social Media
Tawab acknowledges the challenges of navigating boundaries in the age of social media and shares her approach. She emphasizes the importance of establishing personal boundaries with social media usage, such as determining how often to use it, who to follow, and when to engage in conversations. Tawab suggests leaving the phone in a designated space and setting limits, such as not using social media on weekends. She also encourages self-reflection on the impact of social media on mental health and being aware of the pull to constantly engage with it. Tawab advocates for using social media consciously and aligning its usage with personal values and self-care needs.
Gradual Progress and Patience with Boundaries
Tawab highlights the importance of being patient and allowing for gradual progress when it comes to implementing boundaries. She advises against overwhelming oneself by trying to set too many boundaries at once and encourages focusing on one or two changes at a time. Tawab emphasizes that it is normal to struggle and make mistakes along the way, and that personal growth and change take time. She shares her approach of addressing one boundary at a time with clients in therapy, allowing them to set their own pace and honoring their readiness for change. Tawab also emphasizes the need for self-compassion and understanding in the journey of boundary-setting.
Boundaries as a Catalyst for Mental Health
Tawab discusses the impact of boundaries on mental health and overall well-being. She highlights how a lack of boundaries can contribute to issues such as depression, anxiety, and burnout. Tawab emphasizes that boundaries are not just about avoiding conflict or setting limits with others, but also about prioritizing one's own needs and self-care. She shares that boundaries help create healthier relationships with ourselves and with others, enabling individuals to maintain emotional well-being and navigate relationships more effectively. Tawab encourages individuals to recognize the connection between boundaries and mental health, and to prioritize their own well-being through boundary-setting practices.
Sorry about the audio quality on this one! I’ve found some solutions moving forward! 🖤 This episode was recorded in March 2022, I'm back from hiatus and finally publishing it!
Setting boundaries is an essential skill to create healthy relationships and a peaceful life. But like anything new in any domain of life, it takes time to both build and embed into your daily routine. In this episode, Licensed Therapist and sought-after Relationship Expert, Nedra Tawwab, shares her expertise and knowledge on setting healthy boundaries and self care. Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Learn how you can create healthy relationships with yourself and others today. Join us in the podcast to find out more.
Nedra shares her story and details about her book.
How she helps clients learn self-correction and processing through therapy.
Reasons behind why we don’t set boundaries.
How we build desire and ability.
Navigating setting boundaries in your life and relationships.
Advice for people who are struggling with setting boundaries.
These Therapy thoughts are for educational purposes only and are not a replacement for a therapeutic relationship or individualized mental health or medical care.
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