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Beyond “I’m Fine.”
Writing for mothers who sense there is more beneath the surface.
The World of Overwhelm: A Not-So-Delightful Destination
Looking for a destination that offers all the feelings? Well, congratulations—you’ve arrived! 'Overwhelm', the destination of choice (or...
Chasing Shadows: How to overcome distractions
Distraction has been following me around like a shadow this week. And given that we’ve had approximately zero hours of sunshine, I...
Lesson from Vietnam
As I bask in the Vietnamese sunshine, my only responsibility right now is ensuring my husband applies sun lotion evenly across my...
Holiday prep: A mother’s version
The male perspective It's 8 pm the night before our much-needed family vacation. Sunshine beckons—a British blessing after a dreary...
Get Stuff Done
I've discovered that as I 'mature,' a rather unwelcome companion has joined me: procrastination. I never had a problem with it before, but...
Word of the year – your secret superpower.
Unleash Your Inner Supermom: Why Every Mother Should Jump on the "Word of the Year" Bandwagon In the grand theatre of motherhood, we're no...
The Path Less Travelled – Embracing Flexibility
Imagine life as a big adventure, like exploring a vast forest. The black line in the diagram symbolises a more rigid plan - like walking...
Embrace the hard stuff.
Imagine facing these words - "stuck, bored, unmotivated, unfulfilled, uncertain, and fearful." For many, they seem to find their way into...
Embrace Menopause with Humour and Purpose.
How on earth do I define my new working hours? Well, let's embark on this amusing journey, shall we? The house is incredibly quiet. Why...
Harnessing the Positivity Ratio: 5 simple steps
Transition and uncertainty are inevitable aspects of life. To navigate these challenges effectively, understanding and harnessing the...
How curiosity builds mental fitness.
It’s a brave woman who asks her child the following question: ‘on a scale of 1-100, how annoying do you find me?’ For my friend, the...
The link between Mindfulness and Choice
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is described as a mental state of awareness, focus, and openness to the present moment. It involves...
