How many times do we find ourselves using the phrase ‘when I lose 10lbs I’ll be happy’ or ‘when I get promoted I’ll be happy’? But how many times have we achieved something we’ve always wanted and we’re still not happy? My obsession with a flat stomach started in my teens and has continued well …
Since before being pregnant, the narrative around pregnancy and childbirth was quite a negative one that it really made me feel quite scared and overwhelmed when I found out that I was pregnant because I didn’t have a clue how I would handle what was about to come. Honestly, I was really lucky to have …
I always had a vision of what my birth would be like. Calm, positive mindful. I wanted my birth to reflect me and what I valued, and I wanted my baby to be born into an environment of peace and positivity. Unfortunately, like many women… I didn’t get the birth that I had dreamed of. …
People are always surprised to hear that I’ve only been active for the last 5 years or so. I hated P.E in school and would rather be sat inside studying than be out on the hockey field in a sports skirt in the middle of December (I mean, who does that sound appealing to really?!) …
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I was unsure as to whether this was a subject to write about because it does feel very personal. But I’ve always said that I wanted my blog to be something that I would want to read, and I think someone being so honest about their conception experience would have really helped me prepare for …
I can’t believe it’s been 3 months since I was pregnant! I actually really miss being pregnant, which is crazy considering I spent two weeks walking up and down the stairs sideways to try and induce labour because I was FED UP of being immobile. In all honesty, it was only really when I hit 6 …
What an idea right? Eating what you want and maintaining your figure. We roll our eyes at those girls on Instagram with their size 8 frames and their pizza eating shenanigans, secretly full of jealousy that if we ate pizza all the time we would not be a size 8. LIFE IS SO UNFAIR!! So …
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In the world of Instagram and washboard abs on a beach in Bali, it’s becoming increasingly difficult not to compare ourselves to others and this is having a detrimental effect on our self-esteem. As a mum, it’s easy to get caught up in the comparison game of not feeling good enough because we’re constantly bombarded …
It’s so refreshing to see so many people on social media promoting mental health and its impact. I recently read an interesting article (link below) about the emotional burden of being a mother and the impact it’s having on women’s mental health. It’s a sigh of relief to many that there’s an open dialogue now for women to really open …
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We all know what it’s like trying to fit everything into our days – careers, family time, socialising, keeping fit and finding time to unwind from our busy day. But it is possible to achieve our goals, maintain a happy work-life balance and stay sane with some clever planning and prioritising. Prioritise What is your …
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