Aug 14, 2023 | Life Coaching
“There is a perceived notion that the mother has to be “everything”, and as a result many mothers suffer in silence.” Dr Oscar Serrallach The monster of mother guilt A big part of my work involves supporting mothers as they reconcile their needs and...
Nov 9, 2022 | Life Coaching, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt resentment towards someone or something you cared about? They matter to you, yet they have mostly become a source of anxiety, anger, worry. You end up blaming them for your woes and overwhelmed by guilt as a result. Well, this could be a sign that...
Nov 8, 2022 | Life Coaching, Uncategorized
This is a poem by Barbara K. Basset called Angela’s word. A powerful description of a woman’s experience recognising and overcoming the good girl syndrome. When Angela was very young,Age two or three or so,Her mother and her fatherTaught her never to say...
Aug 3, 2022 | Life Coaching
Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout. Here is the new mantra you can...
Mar 15, 2022 | Life Coaching
Many of us think that returning to work after maternity leave is like coming back to work after a long holiday. Yes, we may have forgotten our logins, our brains may be a bit foggy, and we may be spending too much time showing off pretty pictures to anyone who cares...
Sep 22, 2021 | Holistic Wellbeing, Life Coaching
Our energy is one of our most precious resources, and the good news is that it can be maintained and renewed, like the batteries in our phone. We often choose to wait for our energy to be totally depleted before we consider recharging. Which eventually leads to stress...
May 25, 2021 | Holistic Wellbeing
Is health at the bottom of your to-do list? Perhaps you’re spending a lot of time ensuring that everyone else is healthy and well, at the expense of your own needs. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits for something to break, or to be so run down that...
Apr 27, 2021 | Holistic Wellbeing, Life Coaching
Becoming a mother is an important rite of passage in the life of a woman. Preparing for motherhood and your postpartum experience can make a huge difference to your stress levels, mood and relationships during the first days, weeks and months with a newborn. It’s...
Mar 23, 2021 | Life Coaching
Here are some things I’ve come to appreciate about work-life balance, in the context of motherhood. Most of the ideas and principles are applicable to anyone who is committed to living life more intentionally. What are you aiming for? Well-meaning advice on work-life...
Feb 15, 2021 | Life Coaching
“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.”Myla and Jon Kabat-Zin I never thought motherhood would be such a challenging and transformative experience for me. In hindsight, I realise that it started well...
