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🌿 Wellness Check: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome 🌿
Ever feel like you don’t deserve your success? Like you’re just “lucky,” and at any moment, people will find out you don’t actually belong? That’s impostor syndrome, and it’s lying to you.
✨ The Truth? You’re More Than Enough. ✨
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Making Mindfulness Easy
🧘♀️ Making Mindfulness Easy!
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. Start small with these simple steps.
Mindfulness is about being present, not perfect. Start where you are and grow from there!
📺 Catch more tips on Wellness Check with Tahirah every Sunday at 8 AM on Fox 29
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Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Health Struggles
🌿 Wellness Check: Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Struggles 🌿
It can be hard to watch someone you care about struggle, but showing up for them in meaningful ways makes all the difference. Here are some tips to guide your support:
Let’s remind the people in our lives that they’re never alone. You don’t need to have all the answers—just being there is powerful enough.
🛑 If you or someone you know is in crisis, don’t hesitate to seek immediate help. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Burnout vs. Stress
🔥 Burnout vs. Stress: What’s the Difference? 🧠💼
Stress and burnout often get confused, but they’re not the same. Watch to learn how to tell the difference & get tips to Manage Stress & Prevent Burnout:
If you’re feeling burnt out, prioritize rest and recovery—it’s not selfish; it’s necessary. 💙
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Digital Detox
📵 Ready for a Digital Detox?
Take control of your screen time by setting clear boundaries. Try these tips for a healthier relationship with technology.
Let’s explore more ways to live authentically and find balance
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Connections Between Sleep & Mental Health
🛌💤 The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health 🧠💙
Did you know that sleep is essential for more than just physical rest? It’s also a critical part of your mental well-being!
Prioritize your sleep and give your mind and body the reset they deserve. Your mental health will thank you! 💙
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Giving Yourself Grace
The end of the year is often a time of reflection, but let’s talk about how we reflect. Too many of us compare where we are to someone else’s “highlight reel.” Social media shows the wins, not the struggles, and holding yourself to someone else’s carefully curated story is unfair and unhealthy.
Instead of minimizing your accomplishments or beating yourself up over what didn’t happen, celebrate what did happen. Showing up is an accomplishment in itself.
Give yourself the grace you deserve as you step into the new year, ready to grow on your terms. 💛
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Navigating Holiday Stress with Strained Family Relationships
Wellness Check: Navigating Holiday Stress with Strained Family Relationships 🎄✨
The holidays can be a time of joy and connection, but for many, they also bring the weight of unresolved family tensions. On this week’s Wellness Check, we’re diving into how to protect your peace and set healthy boundaries while navigating complex family dynamics. 🛡️💕 -
Navigating the Holidays Your Way
🎙 Wellness Check: Navigating the Holidays Your Way
The holidays can bring joy, togetherness, and celebration, but they can also feel overwhelming or even isolating. This season, give yourself permission to honor your needs, whether you’re decking the halls or keeping it low-key.This season, remember: boundaries and self-care are gifts you can give yourself. 🎁 Whether you celebrate or sit this one out, you are what matters most.
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The Power of NO
The Power of No!
Do you often find yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? You’re not alone. People-pleasing can lead to emotional exhaustion, resentment, and a loss of self-identity. Setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s necessary for your mental and emotional well-being.
Explore why saying “no” can be a powerful act of self-care and how learning to set limits can lead to a healthier, more balanced life. Let’s talk about the pains of people-pleasing and the freedom that comes with prioritizing yourself.
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Standing up to the Stigma
Tahirah Gaillard talks about standing up to the stigmas surrounding mental health and benefiting from wise counsel.
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Feeling anxious? You’re not alone
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone, but you don’t have to stay stuck in those overwhelming feelings. Anxiety can show up as racing thoughts, a pounding heart, trouble breathing, or feeling disconnected from the present moment. Here are ways to take control
Living with anxiety is challenging, but these tools can help you regain control. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to reach out for support when you need it. You’ve got this!
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Holiday Anxiety
🎥✨ Talking about holiday anxiety on the news today! 🌟
The holiday season can be joyful, but it can also bring a lot of stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. From family dynamics to financial pressures, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed during this time of year. Here are a few quick tips I shared to help manage holiday stress. The holidays can be a tough time for so many of us. Between family dynamics, high expectations, and the pressure to “make everything perfect,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Here are some gentle reminders I shared today -
Feeling stressed about the election season?
Feeling stressed about the election season? You’re not alone. Election anxiety is real, and taking care of yourself during this challenging time is essential. Here are a few tips to help you stay grounded
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Power of the Pause: Why Taking Breaks Matters
In a world that glorifies hustle, taking a break can feel like falling behind. But did you know that pausing can actually boost your productivity, creativity, and mental well-being?Remember, pausing doesn’t mean stopping. It’s a moment to refuel so you can move forward with clarity and strength.
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Mindfulness: Slow Down and Be Present
Mindfulness: Slow Down and Be Present
In our fast-paced world, mindfulness is your secret weapon to regain clarity, peace, and focus. It’s about being present, intentional, and aware of your thoughts and surroundings. Here’s how you can cultivate mindfulness daily.Your mental health deserves your attention. Be intentional, slow down, and create space for peace. You are worthy of mindfulness today and every day.
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Self-affirmation
This week's wellness check is all about our minds and how to talk to ourselves with self-affirmation.
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Weekly Wellness Check: Does grief have a timeline?
Tahirah Gaillard joins Good Day Philadelphia Weekend to chat all things related to grief.
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Let's talk about Stress
Tahirah Gaillard talks about stress, something that affects us all.
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Suicide Prevention
Tahirah Gaillard discusses some need-to-know information as we recognize Suicide Prevention month
