Becoming a mother changes your existence forever, and your little angel(s) will always be the #1 priority. Sadly, though, many mums fall into the trap of allowing their own health and happiness to slide as a result. It’s OK to take care of yourself too, though. Better still, a healthier and happier mum is better … [Read more…]
How you choose to live your life is ultimately up to you. There are many decisions you make daily that are in your control. It’s important to focus on this instead of what is out of your control. There is no magic formula for finding happiness. However, there are actions you can take that will … [Read more…]
Most people think of meditation as a waste of time. After all, they are very busy and there is no time available to spend emptying the mind and meditating on life, right? Well, they’d be wrong, of course, but trying to tell people that isn’t always easy! In fact, meditation tends to be laughed at … [Read more…]
Life is rarely a story of linear progress toward something good. Most people’s journey takes various twists and turns along the way before they get to where they want to go. That’s why it’s so essential to detect early when things are going off-track. Usually, problems start with something small and then snowball from there. … [Read more…]
It’s not difficult to fall into a sense of “running on autopilot†after some time following a strict routine. In some cases, this can be a good thing. Our brains are wired to adapt to the routines and tasks we undertake daily. This is why you can drive to work along the same route without … [Read more…]
October is Self-Promotion Month, a great reminder that now, more than ever, is a good time to put energy into yourself and your future. While it may be easy for some, it’s especially difficult for moms as they deal with a busy family schedule, work commitments, and unplanned life events. Add in a divorce and … [Read more…]
Last week I found myself sitting at a gym along with three other women waiting to hear about a 30-day challenge to transform our bodies. As we sat there having small talk, we chatted about our families, our schedules, etc. Once the owner of the gym came out to talk to us, she mentioned the … [Read more…]
All parents are affected by guilt at some point. You might feel like you work too much and don’t spend enough time with your kids. Or, maybe you spend lots of time at home, but not on the floor interacting with your children every minute of the day. Parent guilt is a very real and … [Read more…]
School is back in session. Mom, you NEED to treat yourself! That’s right! You DESERVE and NEED to treat yourself to a little pampering, coffee date or lunch date with a friend or even alone. Yes! Doing something alone is ok. It’s ok to do something special for yourself sometimes! Don’t say that you don’t … [Read more…]
Nicolai Berntsen “Hello. How are you?” “Girl, I’m sooooo busy! I have so much to do; you just wouldn’t understand how busy my life is?” Do you know someone like this? Do you ever think, “you need to take a chill pill! And no one asked you what you had to do. The question was, how … [Read more…]