Nedra Tawwab

Charlotte

Writer at Nedra Nuggets

Licensed Therapist, Boundaries Expert, and Author https://t.co/hZPmWM54fn

Articles

Nobody’s Perfect

3 weeks ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

If you’ve been following me on social media for a while, you’ve probably come across a typo. That’s because I’m not a perfectionist. Sometimes, I don’t even proofread until after I post. I honestly believe the universe is the ultimate editor. The comma police will show up, followed closely by the “Did you mean to say this instead?” folks. Thanks for reading Nedra Nuggets! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Writers are not editors.
Time to Lighten Up

1 month ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

When I lived alone and didn't have to cook for children, my dinners were completely random. I ate grilled cheese and French fries most nights. I might cook a meal once or twice a week, but I never pressured myself to do it every day. Sometimes, we take on things we don't need to. When we see parents cooking elaborate gourmet meals seven days a week, we have to ask: Do they really need to do that, or could their kids get by with a PB&J and some apple slices?
The One Boundary People Struggle With The Most, From A Therapist

1 month ago | mindbodygreen.com | Nedra Tawwab

Image by Jamie Grill Atlas / StocksyMay 21, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. There are six types of boundaries: physical, emotional, time, sexual, intellectual, and material. In my experience, time is the boundary area that people tend to struggle with the most.
Speaking Our Truths

1 month ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

I’ve recently had several conversations where people shared that they don’t feel comfortable discussing certain aspects of their lives because they fear the public won’t be accepting. Many feel shame around:Being estranged from a family memberLosing a jobStruggling with infertilityWanting to end a marriage or partnershipSome experiences—whether related to our bodies, relationships, or personal lives—can feel so painful that we don’t want to share them with anyone.
Don't Lose Touch

1 month ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

"Keep in touch," people wrote in my high school memory book. What do we really mean when we say that? How do we keep in touch when we meet people in different phases or places? When I was moving away from Detroit, some people were really sad. They acted like it was the end of our relationship, but to me, it felt like a continuation. I wasn’t leaving the earth—I was just moving to a new city. But for some people, staying in touch happens only when you’re physically in the same space with them.
Cuestión de límites. Aprende a marcar, comunicar y mantener esas línea

1 month ago | espaciologopedico.com | Nedra Tawwab

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué de repente el autocuidado se ha vuelto un concepto tan popular? La respuesta podemos encontrarla en la ausencia de límites, en la incapacidad que a menudo tenemos de comunicar a los demás nuestras necesidades de forma asertiva. La falta de límites nos conduce a una cultura del burnout y a una sociedad exhausta y sobrepasada. Necesitamos cambiar esta tendencia, y saber trazar límites saludables es la clave.
Mindful Reads: Our Team’s Top Five Books on Mental Health

1 month ago | pacificu.edu | Stephanie Foo |Nedra Tawwab |Robin Wall Kimmerer

Body At Pacific, we believe that mental health matters. Prioritizing our mental and emotional well-being is essential — not only for navigating life’s challenges, but to help us show up as our best, most authentic selves. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, our dedicated team at the Counseling Center put together a list of their top five book recommendations that offer insight, comfort, and support — many of which are available for our students in the Counseling Center office.
The Ultimate Self-Care Book List for Teachers

1 month ago | boredteachers.com | Nedra Tawwab |Emily Nagoski |Amelia Nagoski |Madeleine Dore

Let’s face it—teaching is 90% heart, 10% caffeine, and 100% exhausting. Between the lesson plans, endless emails, staff meetings, and trying to remember where you put your copies, it’s easy to put yourself at the very bottom of the priority list. This book list is here to change that. Below, you’ll find 30 self care books sorted into categories that support the whole teacher—yes, even the one hiding snacks in their desk drawer and forgetting what day it is.
Family Ties

2 months ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

I led a six-week course centered around finding your voice and protecting your peace, and one recurring theme was discerning the difference between what we’re obligated to do and what we choose to do. When it comes to family relationships, in particular, there seems to be an unspoken contract that says because we are family, we are obligated to step in if:Thanks for reading Nedra Nuggets! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Someone gets sick and needs care.
Too Much At Once

2 months ago | nedratawwab.substack.com | Nedra Tawwab

My acts of discipline started as New Year's resolutions. This is no way an encouragement to live by the code of creating annual resolutions—after all, we're already a few months into the year. However, as a teenager, resolutions were the only path I knew to self-discipline in a way others wouldn't question. I was not yet brave, and I needed people not to ask too many questions. If you said a change was due to a resolution, people understood. One year, I gave up candy.