Often when I speak to Mums about making time for themselves they see it is something that is 100% up to them to make happen. There is an element of truth in this thought but it is not actually the truth. The Element of Truth It IS true that you need to be responsible for…
I haven’t been going to my usual Yoga class for a few months now as the classes are on the same day as my Waka Ama training at the moment. I am hoping that when winter comes, and darkness descends earlier that the Waka Ama sessions will be earlier which will allow me to do…
The #selfcaresunday theme for November was ‘Colour Me Happy’. My children have a lovely story book called ‘Colour Me Happy’ – it has been a favourite for years. It explores the way colour can reflect moods. This month we are going to explore how to add some extra colour in your world to help lift…
Drumroll …. I am here to officially report that at some point as a mother it IS actually possible to return to doing things you loved … before kids! This may come as a shock to some of you, after all it probably feels right now like you will never do anything for…
My husband is in the UK at the moment for a work trip. He is away for 2.5 weeks and we are about half way through right now. The kids and I get into a different groove when he is away on work trips. Somethings are actually easier when it is just me at home…
Three kids … my own business … it’s a juggle. I never feel like there are enough free hours each week to feel like I am on top of my work. And if I do start to feel like I have things under control then you can be sure that means school holidays are about…
I was honoured to be invited to be the first guest in a new podcast series called “Magnetic Mamas” which has been created by Leonie Percy. Leonie is an expert contributor for my ecourse – 5 Minutes 4 Mum – and our work always has such a a wonderful synergy. I would love you…
#selfcaresunday has been created to inspire you to take 5 minutes each Sunday to care for yourself. You can signup for the weekly emails HERE but I will also publish a month “review” blog post to ensure you can always find this inspiration again. The #selfcaresunday theme for August was ‘Experience New Things’. Week 1…
One of the first signs I am not getting enough time and space for myself is when I start raising my voice with the kids … and often. In the past few days I have noticed this creeping in. It is hardly surprising. For about 2 weeks now our house has been consumed by a…
I had the pleasure of connecting with Leonie a few years ago through a mutual friend. I immediately resonated with Leonie’s mission to help teach mums how to mother in the moment, children kindness and resilience and keeps families connected. Leonie is a loving mother, passionate yoga and mindfulness teacher and author. Leonie is the…