While wonderfully exciting, pregnancy can also be a time when we experience a lot of anxiety. By Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith Overnight, we are responsible for the health of a baby, too, and it can suddenly feel as though there are hundreds of rules and guidelines about what we …
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Here’s why we need to stop. By Jacqui Lewis We don’t need more time management; we need energy management. And the things that deplete our energy, such as being distracted and multi-tasking, must be eliminated. Mashing (aka multi-tasking) is when we …
High-functioning anxiety: Are you thriving or just surviving?
Feel like you’re constantly juggling a million things with a smile on your face, yet inside, you’re wrestling with a whirlwind of stress, self-doubt and fear? Welcome to the world of high-functioning anxiety. By Harper Steele Ever heard of high-functioning anxiety? It’s like wearing a superhero cape while battling invisible monsters. …
[Guest Editor] Chelsea Pottenger: How to stop procrastination and avoid stress
Are you someone who gets caught up in procrastination? Then you find yourself multi-tasking, stressed, anxious and frazzled? Chelsea Pottenger’s procrastination checklist will help keep you focused. By Chelsea Pottenger Here are 10 techniques I use to overcome procrastination and avoid the stress, anxiety and poor performance that stem from completing things …
‘I found out I had breast cancer the same day I found out the gender of my baby’
Jessica Allen chats with Mama Disrupt® about juggling a rare breast cancer diagnosis, pregnancy and new motherhood semi-solo. By Nicole Fuge, Mama Disrupt® Managing Editor “Holding tightly onto the hand of my three-year-old son I found out I had breast cancer…” Oof. As a mother of a three year old boy, …
[Guest Editor] Tammi Kirkness: Helping kids with big emotions can help us too
Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book, shares her tips on keeping kids cool and calm. You might even find it helps you work through your own big emotions. By Tammi Kirkness, author of The Panic Button Book When we help our child manage their emotional wellbeing it can actually …
8 signs you’re burning out (and what to do about it)
Are you feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, and just plain exhausted? These are some of the warning signs you’re burning out, babe. By Charlotte Cruz Burnout is a common issue among busy mums. But the good news is, you’re not alone. And there are ways to overcome it. Let’s dive into the …
Are you overthinking? 8 ways to retrain your brain
Do you have a busy mind. Is it overthinking or reflecting? Petra Joly from The Pod Health Co shares her top tips on how to slow down and calm a racing mind. By Petra Joly Do you consider yourself an overthinker? This is a term that many of my patients …
3 easy mindfulness tips to help calm your busy mind
We get it, it can be hard to find the time to fit mindfulness into your busy day. So follow these easy mindfulness tips, zen mama. By Keisha Singleton Mindfulness. The art of taking time to live in the moment and exist consciously in the present. It seems an easy state …
Unleash your inner calm with the power of breathing
We’re all about those moments of calm amid the chaos, and harnessing the power of our breath can help us do just that. Here’s how to master breathing. By Anneka Rose Let’s face it – the journey of motherhood is a beautiful mix of pure joy, nerve-racking moments, emotional roller-coasters, …