As a women you are never taught to love your body, quite the opposite. With the media bombarding us with images of what we should look like, it’s hard not to think you need to change your body. All my life I have struggled with my body image. When I was younger I was super skinny and I was very …
The holiday season can be a stressful one, especially if you have kids or have a house full of poorly ones. This Christmas has felt like the hardest one so far. My toddler decided he no longer needs to sleep, everyone one in my house has been ill and I feel like I’ve had a cold for a month!! So …
I’ve never felt as guilty as I have being a mom. I got mom guilt pretty bad when I had my second child last year. Motherhood is filled with so many challenges and curveballs, so it’s easy to fall into the guilt trap when things go wrong. Even when we are doing the most amazing job, we can still feel guilty …
Beating the winter blues can be hard when all you want to do is hibernate. Winter can be a tough time for many people, as shorter days and longer nights can lead to feelings of sadness, depression, and a general lack of motivation. These feelings are commonly referred to as the “winter blues.” However, there are ways to beat the …
Do you want to stop comparing yourself to others? Is comparing yourself to others getting you down? We are all guilty of it, whether it’s on social media, with our friends or at work. We are all comparing ourselves to others. Sometimes no matter how well we do, we seem to come across someone who’s done it better or who’s …
It’s so easy for us to say we don’t have time for self-care practices but how true is that really? We are all busy and most of us have families to look after but when we put ourselves last on the priority list, then we risk total burnout. I can always tell how my mental health is doing by how …
Are you struggling to find ways to practice mindfulness in your busy life? When was the last time you gave something your full attention? Instead of worrying, overthinking or checking your phone, you gave the task you are doing your complete devotion. If you’re like me, your answer is probably “not very often”. With our minds wondering and constantly thinking …
