5 Things That Make Me Feel Like Myself Again

Woman in cosy jumper holding a warm mug of tea while sitting on a bed, practising a calming morning self-care ritual to feel like myself again

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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Stop Trying to Get Back on Track | A Better Way to Cope

Notebook with scribbled plans and tea cup showing a mama’s mindset shift to stop trying to get back on track

For weeks, I kept saying the same thing in my head: Once this is over, I’ll get back on track. After the sixth round of sickness. After the birthday chaos. After the visitors left. Then I’d catch myself, staring at the overflowing laundry basket or the untouched to-do list, and wonder… Back on track with […]

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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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When Motherhood Feels Too Loud | A Quiet Mama’s Truth

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There’s a moment I keep coming back to. Bags half-packed. My to-do list yelling at me from the kitchen bench. Mental notes whirling—don’t forget the toddler’s snacks, the washing, the keys, the email I never sent. And then: “Mama? Mama? Mama, stop—we going on holiday RIGHT NOW??” I snapped. Not in a big, dramatic way. […]

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Evening Reset for Overwhelmed Mums | Calm After the Chaos

A soft bedtime moment for mums—children’s book, tea, and toy dinosaur set the scene for an evening reset for overwhelmed mums.

Some days feel loud before the sun even rises. But it’s the evenings that really get me. You know the kind. Where your extroverted child has an energy surge just as your last nerve is hanging by a thread. They’re ready to wrestle, chatter, sing, and bounce… and you? You’re dreaming of a quiet corner […]

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Why It’s Okay to Feel Like You’re Dropping the Ball

A toddler in Paw Patrol pyjamas reaching toward falling plastic cups, symbolising what it feels like to be overwhelmed and dropping the ball.

Some weeks just knock you flat. The kind where you feel like you’re dropping the ball in every direction—your toddler gets gastro, then you get it, then he gets it again. You start toilet training, then the dad gets gastro, and just when you think you’ve turned a corner, hand, foot and mouth hits. And […]

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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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How to Build a Flow That Supports You (Not Just Your Kids)

A mama holding a cup of green tea while playing shops with her toddler, illustrating the balance between parenting and self-care—a flow that supports you.

You pack the lunchboxes, set out the outfits, and juggle the morning chaos like a pro. Your little one has a routine—a predictable rhythm that keeps their world spinning smoothly. But what about you, mama? Where’s a flow that supports you—one that nurtures your well-being, energy, and personal growth, not just the needs of everyone else?If […]

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When Life Happens | What Kids Really Need from Us as Parents

Teddy bear wrapped in a blanket with tissues, a thermometer, and tea—a simple reminder that what kids really need from parents is love, comfort, and connection.

I had big plans. The in-laws were off, and we finally had a whole week—just the three of us. I wanted to give my little one what kids really need from parents: connection, joy, and time together. I pictured beach days, waterparks, and playgrounds we’d never been to before. It was going to be memorable, […]

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Looking Back on Your Year | How Far You’ve Come

A gratitude journal with a gold pen resting on it, a cup of tea, a pair of glasses, and a keyboard on a white desk. A serene workspace for reflecting and looking back on your year.

Before we dive into setting goals and intentions for the new year, let’s hit pause and reflect. It’s so easy to get caught up in what’s next that we forget how far we’ve already come. Looking back on your year isn’t just about celebrating the big wins — it’s about honouring the small, everyday moments […]

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