I am a firm believer in the importance of self awareness and self acceptance. Of understanding, knowing and believing in who we are as individuals. Years ago, I chanced upon the HBO…
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5 gentle ways to for mums to practise self-kindness
A massive chunk of our role as mums is to be kind. But, while we get very good at treating others well, sometimes we forget to do the same for ourselves. Self-kindness…
Me-time vs we-time: the fundamental importance of both
I spent my children’s early years craving me-time – it’s what mums do. Amidst the jungle of raising three little kids with big needs, I would raze space for myself. A half…
7 things I’ve changed to give me better mum life balance
By the end of last year, I felt totally depleted and fatigued by doing all the things that we mothers do. The mothering, the schooling, the working, the cooking, the washing, the…
Back to school is the real New Year’s Day for mums
My first kid went back to school today, the other two are in tomorrow. Which reminds me – tomorrow is my new year’s day for mums. Ignore the 1st January. It never…
3 things learning to surrender has taught me
It’s true, I don’t do new year’s resolutions. Instead, each year I choose One Word that I aim to focus on in the year ahead. In 2018 my word was ‘surrender’ and…