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Guilt feels awful.⁠ As a working mum, you might e Guilt feels awful.⁠

As a working mum, you might experience it intensely as you try to balance work, family, and everything in between. It’s easy to feel like you’re failing at something, or that you’re not doing enough. 

But I want you to know something about guilt - sometimes it’s useful. Guilt isn’t always negative. 

It can be a signal that you’re out of alignment with what really matters to you — that the way you’re showing up might not be in sync with your values.⁠

Guilt can gently remind you that you might need to repair or adjust something, or choose differently next time.

However, it doesn’t have to be harsh. You can approach guilt with self-compassion, understanding that you’re human, you’re doing your best, and you’re always learning.⁠ We all fall out of alignment at times. 

If guilt is telling you that you’re out of alignment, it’s time to tune into what matters most. And if you’re ready to release the weight of that guilt and reclaim your peace, I’ve created a free guide to help you do just that.⁠

Link in my bio to grab your free guide.

#mumguilt #workingmum #workingmothers #mumguiltisreal #workingmumlife #selfcompassion #worklifebalance #aussiemums #mumlifeau #melbournemum #mumsofinsta #selfcareformums #mumcoach #careerandmotherhood #mentalwellbeing #workingmom #balanceandboundaries #releasingmumguilt #australianworkingmums #supportformums #burnoutprevention
This International Women's Day, I invite you to as This International Women's Day, I invite you to ask yourself these questions:

1. What makes a woman successful?
2. Where does that definition come from for you?
3. Do you actually believe it?

The expectations and standards handed to women by society are usually unrealistic. More than any woman has the capacity for, or even the desire for. And if we keep striving to live up to these standards, we are going to keep feeling like we're not good enough or we're not doing enough.

The problem isn't you. It's the standards.
And there's another option.

This year the IWD theme is Give to Gain and I think it's a great time to give ourselves the opportunity to really SEE the standards that are causing us to tie ourselves in knots trying to live up to them and then give ourselves PERMISSION to choose a different version of success. One that feels like it fits our uniqueness and our reality.

If you’d love to have support in working out your definition of success and making it a reality in your life, send me a message. This is exactly the work I do with women and I’d love to chat to you.

#internationalwomensday #redefinesuccess #womenempowerment #giveyourselfpermission #womensupportingwomen
If you feel worn down by the end of the day and fi If you feel worn down by the end of the day and find it harder to stick to the decisions and rules you made earlier, you’re not doing it wrong.

You’ve just been making decisions since before breakfast.

What to pack.
What to prioritise.
What to say yes to.
What to push back on.
What battle is worth it today.

By evening, your willpower is gone. And then you blame yourself for “not being disciplined enough”.

The problem isn’t you.
It’s that too much of your life still relies on willpower.

I’ve written a blog about how routines reduce decision fatigue, why predictability actually creates more freedom, and how small systems can save your energy for the things that really matter.

If you’re a working mum who feels capable but depleted, this will make a lot of sense. Read the blog via the link in my bio. 

#workingmums #mumlife #mumguilt #selfcareformums #emotionalwellbeing
Rest has long been a challenge for me. I believed Rest has long been a challenge for me. I believed that I needed to maximise my productivity and always complete my work before I engaged in leisure. 

Problem is, in this stage of my life as a working mother, there is literally no end to the things I could be doing. Ever. There are a myriad of ways to be productive every single day. 

So, if I wait until it is all done, then my leisure is also done. As in, it will never exist. 

That's no way to live and over the years I've realised that I need rest to be my best self. 

Rest doesn't just mean sleep. It can mean many things, depending on what feels restorative for you. 

Last weekend I had the most glorious rest that involved:
✨Two days with one of my favourite people 🥰 @nicky_c_pilates_wellbeing 
✨ A gorgeous, peaceful hotel set in nature
✨ Delicious food
✨ A long walk
✨ An afternoon of reading by the river with a cup of tea (heaven to me!)
✨ A Nordic Sauna experience - 90 deg sauna for 15 mins, then a dip in the river, then cinnamon tea, repeated 3 times. 
✨A wander through the shops in nearby Warburton.

I loved every minute, including having a whole bed to myself! 

This is obviously a treat, but rest can be scattered through out days and weeks in little pockets of time too. We can't keep pushing ourselves without recovery. That ends in burnout. 

What do you do to restore yourself?

👀 The details:
If you're visiting Warburton, I highly recommend:
@oscarsontheyarra 
@riverviewcafe.warburton 
@threesugarswarburton 
@cogbikesandbrew (you can hire a bike to ride along the trail)
@warburtoncandyemporium 
@soulsauna 
@silvacoffee 

 #workingmumlife #melbournemums #mumselfcare
Feeling like your willpower is depleted by the end Feeling like your willpower is depleted by the end of the day? It’s not you — it’s the cognitive load you carry! 

In my latest blog, I break down why managing willpower can be harder than we think, especially for busy working mums. I share tips on how to reduce decision fatigue and save your willpower for when you need it most. 

Check it out now for practical strategies you can start using today. Link in bio. 

#workingmum #mumlife #willpower #selfcareformums #workingmotherhood
Does decision-making feel heavy and overwhelming? Does decision-making feel heavy and overwhelming? You’re not alone.

For many women, decisions don’t feel simple – they feel loaded with responsibilities, high stakes, and expectations. You're not just choosing for yourself; you're carrying the weight of your family, work, other people's needs, and what you “should” do. 

The reality is, your brain prefers the familiar, even when it’s not good for you. So, it’s no wonder we hesitate, overthink, and wait for certainty. But what if there’s another way to approach decisions?

I’ve written more about why decision-making feels so hard and what actually helps us move forward. You don’t need to have it all figured out – just a place to start. 💛

 ✨ Head to my latest blog to learn more: ink in bio. 

#decisionmaking #overwhelmedmum #workingmums #mumboss #boundaries #selfcompassion #careerandmotherhood #selfgrowth #mentalhealth #stressrelief #workingmotherhood #decisionfatigue #mamaenergy #selfhelp #aussiemums #mumlifeaustralia #workingmumlife #priorities #mentalwellness #mumsupport
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