Did you find coming into motherhood how much your emotional state was challenged in the most glorious ways? Am I doing the right thing?  Could I be doing more? How can I do it all? Gosh, these thoughts alone can go round and round in our heads endlessly can't they? And are they realistic or setting ourselves up to exhaustion, overwhelm and never-ending anxiety. On the flip side, motherhood also evokes a love and sense of protection similar to a lioness, I have never known.  What I wasn't expecting were the highs and lows of my emotions, ranging from tears, frustration with ..read more

It has been well documented how important it is to care for your mental health as a matter of daily routine, and even more so when you are pregnant.  As many of you know, I am well advanced in my miracle pregnancy and thought it might be helpful to share my experience and some insights I have learnt along the way.  Here goes: The hormone, physical, and emotional changes that come with each trimester are quite different and can take you by surprise at times. Understand nothing is wrong with you, it's an opportunity to get to know yourself on a deeper level (how loving is tha ..read more

Do you ever feel like your emotions are controlling you instead of the other way around? How do you handle feeling out of control and overwhelmed? Do you want to regain control over your emotions (and therefore your thoughts) without beating yourself up? Here's a few tips to regain control of your emotions. You’ll be glad you did! 1) Speak It Out Loud There are a lot of ways you can regain control over your emotions. One method I've tried, is take a minute and name the emotion out loud. This takes the sting out of the feeling or at the very least lessen, because you're acknowledging it. You a ..read more

“Mental Health… is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you are going”- Noam Shpancer, PhD. How is your mental health, is it the best it could be or that you want it to be? Take a moment to really reflect on this question, what is your head and heart telling you. They are your internal guidance system after all. Our mental health underpins our physical, emotional, and psychological health and if one is out of the balance, the rest too are also probably trying to compensate.  If you feel or want some improvements there are ways to help you gain clarity, sha ..read more

“Sometimes I need to go off on my way.  I’m not sad. I’m not angry. I’m recharging my batteries” - Kristen Butler Do you find yourself craving some time away from family, work, life in general? Not because you are unhappy, angry, sad…. More you value ‘you time’ and the importance of prioritising your own physical, mental and emotional well-being. Does this sound like you? What are your thoughts about a Retreat? Do you envision it as relaxing, rejuvenating, pampering, worthwhile or do you instead see a retreat as a luxury, non-necessity, frivolous and don’t have time for it. Which side of ..read more

Anxiety is something that we all experience from time to time. It's our body’s way of letting us know something isn't quite right and/ or preparing us to manage in those difficult situations. Sometimes anxiety can help us perform better, helping us feel alert and motivated. Anxiety can come and go – for some people, it can stick around for a long time and end up having a big impact on their daily life. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, and there are some common signs and symptoms. Physical changes can include:  a racing heartbeat fast breathing feeling tense or having aches (espe ..read more

Did you know that our emotions are linked to our thoughts and beliefs about ourselves, the world around us, and other people? Every single one of us has a gazillion thought every day, but have you ever wondered - Where do my thoughts come from?                  - Why does focusing on negativity make me feel so bad?                  - Could it be my thoughts about events that have occurred in my life causes me to feel this way? The answer to these questions is YES – your thoughts do have the powe ..read more

Well, here we are January 2023, what are you celebrating from 2022? Last year was certainly a much different one than the past couple hasn’t it? We have been able to travel and see loved ones, get back out into the world and explore all of its’ delights. For me that looked like a few days away in a pet friendly AirBnB in Shoal Bay NSW in May. Lady had the best time exploring the beach, dog parks and lots of rests in between. Then in November I travelled to Phoenix, Arizona USA to a wellness spa & resort. My goodness if you haven’t been to one of these before I highly recommend that you do ..read more

“Sleep well and dream big for tomorrow is the start of something great!”  Good sleep is so important, yet so many of us struggle with it. We get stuck in the cycle of poor sleep followed by over-caffeinated days and prioritise being busy or doing more, finding ourselves on the never-ending mouse wheel of exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Want to know how to awaken refreshed & energised to get on with whatever your day may bring ??   1. Establish a bedtime ritual Do you have a routine to help you unwind from the day and prepare your body and mind for a peaceful slumber? No ..read more

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you”. What comes to mind when you think of the term ‘solo dates’ – does it leave you excited, scared, curious or put off? Is it something you would consider or is it an outright no! How do you feel hearing the term? Where does it resonate in your body? Did you know that solo dates can be a form of boosting your well-being, as well as gifting self-love and self-care to yourself whenever you like. Just imagine designing your own date with everything you love/ want/ desire in mind. Focusing solely on you, yes, I know in the beginning it may f ..read more