How to Cope When Life Speeds Up | End-of-Year Overwhelm Tips for Mamas

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It’s only October, but I can already feel it—the shift. The calendar starts filling, the kindy emails pile up, and that familiar buzz of end of year overwhelm starts creeping in. I’ve learned to listen to it early, which is why I’ve been gathering a few end of year overwhelm tips that actually help me […]

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3 Simple Rules to Change Your Life | A Mama’s Lightbulb Moment

Simple rules to change your life as a busy mama – morning rituals, reflection, and self-care moments

It happened one night at 3am. My toddler was wide awake again, and as I sat there in the dark, I realised something important: I can’t keep waiting for things to change before I start looking after myself. With sleep school, sleep coaches, even a sleep study in hospital, nothing has worked. The truth is, […]

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Mid-Year Reset Motivation | Turn That Pause Into Purpose

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I thought 2025 was going to be my year. I really did. Not in a vision board, manifest-it-all-by-February kind of way—but in a quietly hopeful, this is the year something finally clicks kind of way. I had plans. Big ones. I’d been working hard behind the scenes, and when July rolled in, I realised nothing had quite […]

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5 Things That Make Me Feel Like Myself Again

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Some days, I look in the mirror and don’t even recognise myself. Not in a dramatic way – just in a “where did she go today?” way. The woman who had dreams and plans and rituals… lost somewhere between toddler tantrums, work emails, making lunch, and cleaning up the crumbs for the fifth time before […]

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How Motherhood Changed My Goals (For The Better)

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Before becoming a mama, productivity was my thing. I felt good at the end of the day when everything was done. The list? Ticked off. The house? Clean. Meals prepped and future-proofed. I had structure, routine, and a rhythm that made me feel accomplished. Being organised wasn’t just a habit—it was my measure of success. But […]

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Short Self-Care Breaks for Mums | A Pause That Made a Difference

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I almost didn’t take the break. There were toys scattered across the floor, a half-done grocery list open on my phone, and the never-ending hum of what’s next? running through my brain. I had just enough time to do one more thing—but instead, I sat down. Ten minutes. No agenda. No goal. Just a cup of tea […]

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They Said It Would Get Easier… But Did It?

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In those early days, I kept holding on to those words like they were the answer. Like if I just made it a bit further, I’d finally exhale. But here I am. Colic is over. We’re out of the newborn fog. He talks. He walks. But sleep? Still patchy. And somehow… it’s still hard. Some […]

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5 Ways to Practise Self-Care Without Extra Time or Effort

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Before I accepted that my toddler doesn’t nap, I lived in a cycle of rushing. Rushing out the door to make sure we were back in time for a nap that may or may not happen. Rushing through dinner to stick to the “ideal” bedtime. Rushing through my own needs in hopes I’d get five […]

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How Caring for Your Kids Can Teach You to Care for Yourself

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Parenting is the ultimate balancing act, isn’t it? One moment, you’re soothing tantrums, the next, you’re melting into bedtime snuggles, and somehow, you’re also juggling a mental to-do list that feels never-ending. It’s beautiful, messy, and heart-wrenchingly rewarding. But here’s the truth: how caring for your kids can teach you to care for yourself is […]

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Top 10 Everyday Struggles Only Moms Will Understand

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Motherhood is a series of small, everyday moments that can feel like pure magic—or total chaos. One minute, you’re enjoying the snuggles and giggles; the next, you’re negotiating with a determined little one about why the blue cup isn’t available today.It’s these relatable mom moments that connect us all, reminding us that even when things […]

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