Rejection was a turning point in Carlii Lyon’s life. Because sometimes disapproval and rejection are healthy and are a sign of progress. By Carlii Lyon I experienced a major turning point in my life when I realised, at the age of 35, that certain forms of disapproval and rejection are healthy …
5 ways to be an active, happy and healthy mama
Life is suddenly very different when you become a mama, and every journey is different. There is no right or wrong way of doing things and it’s important to allow yourself to find your own way. By Jen Dugard Here are 5 tips to staying healthy and happy as a mum …
5 ways to sleep your way to better mental health
A lot of us are so tired and so stressed that we’re struggling to sleep well. It’s a vicious cycle of worse stress, worse sleep, and deteriorating mental wellbeing. By Stephanie Centofanti, Psychology Academic at UniSA Online If this is you [it is us, too], we need to break the cycle. But …
How to practise self-care more often
We all spend so much time looking after other people, we often leave ourselves last, and with that can come a mama that’s a little worn out. By Emily Crawford So, turn off your phone, pop your kids down for a nap, put down your work and follow the below for …
5 of the best homemade body scrubs
Homemade body scrubs are inexpensive and super-easy to make. Perfect for busy mamas to squeeze in a pamper sash, because… #selfcare. The best thing about making body scrubs yourself is you know exactly what you are putting on your skin – no nasties, no additives, just simple everyday ingredients you have …
Boost your energy levels with these hacks
The juggle is real! In between work responsibilities, training and being a mama, keeping up energy levels is a must if we have a hope in hell of keeping up with life’s demands. By Eloise Wellings, Olympian and philanthropist How to get the most out of your daily routine and boost …
7 simple morning rituals that will change your life
Morning rituals. It’s the key to surviving stress and keeping sanity intact. Oprah Winfrey has one, even Richard Branson has one. And while these icons are clearly running global businesses – surviving a typical mama day and trying to juggle our own hopes and goals, is not much different in terms …
Give your self-esteem a boost with these 6 tips
“Self-esteem is simply the idea that you appreciate yourself for who you are – flaws and all!” -Miranda Murray
6 Easy Ways to Indulge in Self-Care
Ever heard of the saying you can’t pour from an empty cup? It’s true, mama bear. Rest and self-care are SO important. When you take time to replenish yourself, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. By Kristina Ioannou Here are a six holistic self-care practices to get …
The Life-Changing Outlook that came from Beating Cancer
It all started with a routine check – you know, the one you do because you should, because I was sent a reminder, because it had been 18 months or so since my last – and it quickly turned into a cancer nightmare. By Alexandra Ganipeau Isn’t it funny how at …