By Jo Burgess, creator of Life Sorted A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important as culling physical clutter, as it gives you the freedom to focus and make way for more important things. “Every time you …
11 Signs You Might Have PND
By Cheryl Fingleson Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new normal. But when the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important to consider whether postnatal depression or anxiety has …
The Hidden Struggles Of Maternal Mental Health
By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We are t-i-r-e-d. And life as we know it has completely changed. So when we’re not feeling ourselves, it can be really hard to know whether it’s normal …
3 Simple Steps to Declutter Your Mind
By Jo Burgess A cluttered mind makes you unproductive, indecisive and stuck in your own way. Getting rid of mental clutter is just as important as culling physical clutter, as it gives you the freedom to focus and make way for more important things. I’ve compiled a simple three-step process to …
R U OK? It’s OK To Not Be OK
By Yakira Giger R U OK? My automatic reply is always “Yes, I’m fine.” *Smile and wave, smile and wave…* But why? Why do we feel so CONCERNED about voicing the way we REALLY feel? When in fact, what we really want to say is: “Actually, no – I’m not. I …
Why We Must Talk About Mental Health Challenges
By Dr Jenny Brockis Thank you Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles, for having the courage to speak out about your recent mental health challenges. Because the more we speak out about our struggles, the more we normalise talking about our feelings. And the more we normalise our feelings, the stronger …
When The Mental Load Becomes Too Heavy
By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart of your home – and it’s called the mental load. It’s a term that’s gained a lot of traction in recent years and describes all the behind-the-scenes tasks – big or small – that …
9 mama musings guaranteed to make you laugh out loud
If you need to put a little pep in your step this week, then scroll on down to read nine laugh-out-loud mama musings that are sure to put a smile on your dial. You might want to save this one for later, too, or share with a mama friend because …
5 things to get you through the week like the boss-mama you are
Oh hello there, Monday! It might be the Queen’s birthday public holiday but mamas don’t get pub hols off now do they? #SadFace It’s not all bad, though. Here we’ve rounded up five things to help get you through the week. Go get ’em, mama! 1 // Monday = Coffee …
Impostor Syndrome: How to Live With it and Thrive
by Carlii Lyon Mamas like Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep have all admitted they have it. So what exactly is impostor syndrome? It’s that little voice inside your head that tells you you’re not good enough regardless of what you achieve. Researchers have linked it to perfectionism and it’s especially …