When life is busy, our minds get cluttered with all the thoughts required to manage and stay afloat. These thoughts take up space and energy, often leaving us feeling exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. By Roberta Hughes So if life is starting to get on top of you and you’re struggling to find moments of peace among …
[Guest Editor] Cass Deller: Life with young kids is really hard
Each season of motherhood has its challenges. Surface Designer and mum, Cass Deller, shares how life is for her, with two young kids who need her all. the. time. By Cass Deller, Surface Pattern Designer + Mama of 2 My kids are seven and three. And I will honestly say that …
[Guest Editor] Meshel Laurie: Why having mum friends can bring you balance
Spinning out of control? It could be time to re-introduce things that give you a sense of calm, balance and peace – like more mum friends. By Meshel Laurie Have you heard of the Four Burners Theory? I heard it mentioned offhand in a podcast, which made me think I …
[Guest Editor] Sam Gash: Is the Pursuit of Balance Making you More Stressed?
Everyone talks about work/life balance, but the pursuit of balance is creating undue overwhelm and anxiety, particularly for working mothers. By Sam Gash It’s so important to have grace with yourself. And to understand that at times you need to pull your energies into more singular objectives. Whether that be work, family or …
[Guest Editor] Caitlin Cady: Feeling Distracted as a Mum? Try Meditation
Being a distracted mother is the surest way to a shame spiral at the end of the day… hello #mumguilt. I hate feeling like I haven’t shown up fully for my kids. That I haven’t given them every possible ounce of presence and patience. By Caitlin Cady Parenting is the highest stakes …
15 Things Motherhood Has Taught Me
Motherhood has taught me many things, from all the colours poo can be, to the number of times a toddler can ask ‘why?’ in a day. (The limit does not exist.) But there are some lessons that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Here are 15 …
Are You Guilty Of Mashing? Here’s Why You Need To Stop Multi-Tasking
By Jacqui Lewis, author of The 14 Day Mind Cleanse 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 do more than one thing at a time. “We all …
The Secret To Self Love And Happiness
By Jen Dugard As mothers we are told that we should take care of ourselves, and ‘fill our cups‘ so that we can be the best mum we can be. Or so that we can continue looking after everyone else. But I want to remind every mama out there, that not …