Why mums apologise too often and how to stop
You know, lovely mum, I think you’re pretty fantastic. When I come to your house, I can see it’s full of love and family. When you make something for afternoon tea, I appreciate your generosity and the fact that we have something delicious to eat, that I didn’t...
Mum style: the best secrets from a personal stylist
Have you ever noticed that when you wear an outfit that you love or associate with something really positive, you feel more confident and even happier? You walk taller and are more engaged with others. On the other hand, when you wear something you don’t love or feel...
Overthinking: how to free yourself from this unhelpful cycle
Overthinking is thinking about the same thing over and over, past the point of it being helpful. It may be something that has already happened or something you’re worried about in the future. When you’re overthinking, you’re going in circles in your mind and can’t...
Making mum friends: how to connect with confidence
Did you know? 90% of mums feel lonely after having children. 80% want more mum friends. But a third of mums have never taken the initiative or started a conversation that led to a friendship. Source: ChannelMum.com survey. Clearly making mum friends is...
Self-compassion when you feel like you’re about to fall apart
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...
How to let go of the need to control
Before having children you were in control of your life, responsible for yourself and doing what you wanted to do, when you wanted to do it. Now? Some days you can’t even shower. And getting out the door on time is nearly impossible. When you’re at the mercy of the...