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Apr 294 min read

Why identity matters

When a child is born, a mother is also born and this new person, needs a new identity. We now know that this process is called...

Feb 265 min read

Feel different

I often get asked, is it really possible to feel differently? And the answer is an absolute, clear and categorical yes. This blog will...

Feb 135 min read

Feelings - name them to tame them

There is no such thing as 'good' or 'bad' feelings but there are some feelings which are a lot more uncomfortable than others. Often when...

Feb 55 min read

Without a plan - plan to fail

We all know this saying, without a plan we should plan to fail and there is quite a bit of truth to it, especially when embarking on a...

Jan 294 min read

Achieving goals takes more than motivation

When it comes to goals, motivation and mindset is vital and is often overlooked. However, you can not achieve goals with mindset alone....

Jan 224 min read

Why do I procrastinate?

We all have things that we don't want to do, things we want to avoid. A good friend of mine used to call it the "eat your vegetables"...

Jan 156 min read

Not all motivation is created equal

One of the most common misunderstandings when we set goals is that all motivation is the same and equally beneficial. As long as I am...

Jan 85 min read

Why SMART goals are kind of stupid

A New Year often means a #newme #newgoals #newlife aspirations. Psychologically speaking, setting new objectives at the start of the year...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Catch a breath at Christmas and reduce anxiousness

One week to go today until Christmas. For many of us, this means th at we are in the thick of it. Social events, gifts, planning, food,...

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Setting Boundaries without creating distance

You have done all of the hard work to identify where you need stronger boundaries, but the reality is you can't do it in isolation. As...

Nov 27, 20234 min read

How healthy are my boundaries? Let's find out.

I am yet to meet a mum with zero boundaries in place. If this were the case, it would be a lot simpler in some respects as you would be...

Nov 20, 20233 min read

Boundaries are selfish mama-myth #1

Learning how to set boundaries as a busy mum is an absolute gamechanger and for many of us it can feel really difficult and...