A busy mind often leads to stress and then ’round the bend is overwhelm. Try these tips to declutter your mind. By Roberta Hughes 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, …
[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] Caitlin Cady: Feeling distracted? Try meditation
As mums, one of the things our kids want from us is our attention. Caitlin Cady shows us how meditation can help, and stop the distractions. By Caitlin Cady Being a distracted mother is the surest way to a shame spiral at the end of the day… hello #mumguilt. I hate feeling …
[Guest Editor] Jacqui Lewis: Why we all need to stop multi-tasking
Mashing has become the new norm. But isn’t multi-tasking good? Jacqui Lewis [who is the author of the book The 14 Day Mind Cleanse] explains 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 …
15 things motherhood has taught me
Motherhood has taught me many things. But there are some lessons that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Here are 15 things motherhood taught me. By Gemma Dawkins 1. Silence isn’t golden Things are blissfully quiet? Someone is definitely drawing on the walls, removing every tissue …
[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] 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 …