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I've never been one to wear a lot of makeup. But, when I became a mother, makeup started to mean something more than it did before. I made a promise to myself that I would always get dressed and do my makeup. Every. Day. This wasn't about vanity. It was simply a...
I talk to a lot of mums about self-care and while it's a very popular topic these days, so many mums still struggle with making it work for them in a realistic and practical way. There's no doubt that mums are very busy and juggling more demands than one person can...
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I love to give compliments. I really believe that if you see something positive in someone, then you should tell them. Why? Because: They may not see it themselves It might brighten their day (or week!) They may need the encouragement It tells them that I appreciate...
Our visions of motherhood tend to be pretty rosy. We imagine the baby snuggles, the cute outfits and the unconditional, fiercely protective love that we're told will overcome us. Adjusting to life with a new baby is hard enough, and even harder if you're also dealing...
This week I'm celebrating my 39th birthday. I’ve always loved getting older. For a long time, I’ve rounded up my age in the last 6 months before my birthday. Is that a bit strange? I think the reason I’m so excited about getting older is that I associate it with...
This is part 2 of my Christmas series on getting through the holiday season with more joy and less stress. If you’ve missed part 1 you can check it out here. You know how everyone says that you can’t take care of anyone else, unless you take care of yourself?...
It is scientifically proven that happiness is a choice, but what does that mean? And in our current society, why are so many people unhappy? Did you know experts are saying that the leading causes of death in 2020 will be depression, anxiety and mental illness? We are...
Over the last year, I’ve been learning a very important lesson – how to create space in my life. You know the saying “if you want something done, give it to a busy person”? That person is me. I've been told many times that I have a high capacity and that I’m very...
Last Friday morning, I hid in my wardrobe for a few minutes. After a week of way too little sleep, working late nights, not enough self-care and too many toddler meltdowns, I felt myself losing my cool. I quickly said to my son (who was rolling on the floor wailing...
When was the last time you did something that brought you joy? Something you did just for you, to make you feel good. As mothers, we go through different seasons. There are seasons when we feel on top of things and actually get out to do new things and connect with...
I moved from Sydney to Melbourne a few years ago. In doing so, I left behind my dearest friends who’d been by my side through the ups and downs of life. Friends who are good for my soul and who I couldn’t imagine not seeing regularly. But I knew that our friendships...