Monthly musings, inspiration and support for an empowered motherhood
Stuck in a spiral moment
When we’re in the middle of a spiral moment, whether in motherhood, our careers or just life in general, that contraction we experience - the bit where we convince ourselves we’re going backwards, the bit where we judge ourselves for being stuck or for not knowing better this time – that is what propels us forwards.
4 Traps keeping you from thriving as a mama
Do you ever wonder if being a mama should be this tough?
No matter how hard you try, that nagging feeling of not measuring up creeps in, and the frustration, guilt, and exhaustion seem to linger far more than you’d like.
I’ve got a secret to tell you… It’s not you, and it’s not the kids, either.
Embracing imperfection: the empowering truth you need to hear
How many times do you question whether you are good enough?
Do you ever feel like you're constantly striving to do more, give more, and be more? Not just as a mother, but across all the many roles you play in your life. But let's be honest, does enough ever really feel like enough?
Finding fulfilment on the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood
Feeling unsatisfied with motherhood is a familiar experience for a lot of women. The demands of juggling work, parenting and our own needs can leave us feeling stretched to our limits, so it's understandable to question if there's more to this journey than mere survival sometimes.
The perfect mother myth: why it’s time to let it go
In an era when women are supposed to be, and feel, more liberated than ever before, modern-day motherhood can be unforgivingly perfectionist.
For the sake of mothers everywhere, it's time to let go of the myth and start embracing the real-life experiences of mothers - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Lessons from my daughter: 5 life skills my pre-schooler is helping me relearn.
We spend so much of our time as parents in teaching mode. Thinking (and worrying) about the lessons, values, and behaviours we are consciously and sub-consciously passing down to our children. But we often fail to see the valuable life lessons that we can pick up from them.
Authenticity over confidence
Confidence. It’s something we all struggle with at some stage, particularly as women and mothers.
We want to feel less anxious, more self-assured, and certain in our choices. We want to appear calm, in control, like we have our act together. We may believe that being more confident will lead to more success, happiness, and fulfilment.
But is confidence really the answer?