They say that childbirth can be likened to running a marathon. Literally, that’s what energy and effort is required from the body. Wow. So let’s take a look at the reaction one gets from running a marathon – “that’s amazing”, “I can’t believe you did that, I never could”, “that … Read More
Two of my favourite spiritual teachers Deepak Chopra and Carolyn Myss, both speak beautifully about the art of awareness. You may be more familiar with ‘living in the present or living in the moment’. This concept shifts us into a place of absolute awareness. Our mind is not focused on … Read More
In an address to students graduating from Stanford University, Steve Jobs said: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others opinions drown out your … Read More
After 12-hours we’d finally arrived. Beautiful Khao Lak Thailand had greeted us with torrential rain with no sign of easing for the week. Not exactly the tropical family holiday we’d planned but a holiday non the less. A break. A chance to recharge. It’s less about where you end up, … Read More
As mamas, our lives are in a constant state of flux. We multitask and unconsciously shift from one thing to another as we work through our to-do list and routine. We often only observe the bigs things and rarely stop to appreciate the little things. Do you believe we were … Read More
When you’re knee deep in nappies, surviving on minimal sleep, struggling through days of toddler tantrums or scoffing at the idea of “me time”, it’s hard to appreciate your position. Finding gratitude in life’s circumstances when life appears to be serving you lemons is a challenge. Lately, I’ve found myself … Read More
Mamahood is a challenging journey. No matter what you face there will be times when you will doubt your strength. There will also be moments where you look back in awe at how you made it through. The thing is, you are stronger than you think. When we take that … Read More
Yoga isn’t about rolling your mat out in your dedicated yoga space, with scented candles burning, buddha in the corner and absolute silence, except for the gentle chiming of your singing bowls soundtrack playing in the background. It can be. But it doesn’t have to be. For mamas, it’s much more … Read More
As I started putting together ideas for this blog piece, I thought to myself – what does it mean to be a social mum? Is it Friday drinks with the girls, midday coffees with your mamas group, a solo glass of wine on the phone with your bestie, or is … Read More
People change. You change. The world changes. Who would better understand how life can change than mothers, right? It doesn’t matter how you’ve prepared, the motherhood journey will never be exactly as you’d envisaged it. Nor will returning to any of the things you put on pause to have children ever be … Read More