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Releasing unsupportive beliefs with Root Cause Therapy

Releasing unsupportive beliefs with Root Cause Therapy

The beliefs we hold form the lens through which we view and interpret the world around us and all our experiences. They help us make sense of situations and inform our decisions and actions. This happens both consciously and subconsciously. Some of our beliefs support...

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What to do when you feel judged

What to do when you feel judged

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Why you are not “just” a mum

Why you are not “just” a mum

I’ve heard way too many mums, say “I’m just a mum”. It hurts my heart to hear it. Using the word "just" seems to imply that being a mum isn't really that important or noteworthy. Why do we add the word "just" in there? Is it because we: Don't believe that being a mum...

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How to stop thinking like an imposter when you feel like one

How to stop thinking like an imposter when you feel like one

Do you ever feel like some day, someone is going to find out that you’re a great big fraud!? That someone is going to realise that you: Aren’t as good a mum as you seem to be Aren’t coping as well as you “should” be Have no idea what you’re doing in raising your...

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How to overcome the excuses and make exercise manageable

How to overcome the excuses and make exercise manageable

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Paid work or stay at home? Mums don’t need to be judged

Paid work or stay at home? Mums don’t need to be judged

I always knew there was an ongoing debate and judgement about whether mums should stay at home or return to paid work. More recently, I've realised just how divisive, hurtful and personal this debate has become for some mums. Fortunately, any judgement of this kind...

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How to accept compliments with grace

How to accept compliments with grace

I love to give compliments. I really believe that if you see something positive in someone, then you should tell them. Why? Because: They may not see it themselves It might brighten their day (or week!) They may need the encouragement It tells them that I appreciate...

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39 powerful things I’ve learned in life

39 powerful things I’ve learned in life

This week I'm celebrating my 39th birthday. I’ve always loved getting older. For a long time, I’ve rounded up my age in the last 6 months before my birthday. Is that a bit strange? I think the reason I’m so excited about getting older is that I associate it with...

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How to replace stress with joy this Christmas (Part 1)

How to replace stress with joy this Christmas (Part 1)

Does your ideal Christmas look like something out of a Netflix Christmas special? I’m the first to admit that I get totally caught up in whole experience of Christmas. I love buying and wrapping presents, baking, making craft, decorating, getting together with friends...

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25 ways to save time and save your sanity

25 ways to save time and save your sanity

For as long as I can remember, when I asked my Dad how his day was, he would respond in a weary tone, “busy”. It became a bit of a running joke in our house. As an adult, I realised that I had subconsciously taken on this same mindset. I used to always feel like I was...

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How we can be happy no matter what

How we can be happy no matter what

It is scientifically proven that happiness is a choice, but what does that mean? And in our current society, why are so many people unhappy? Did you know experts are saying that the leading causes of death in 2020 will be depression, anxiety and mental illness? We are...

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How to quieten your inner critic

How to quieten your inner critic

Do you ever speak to yourself in a way that you would never speak to someone else? Harsher? Meaner? More irrational? We all have a voice in our head that reminds us of the things we aren’t. That’s your inner critic. Your inner critic might tell you that you’re not:...

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Why mums apologise too often and how to stop

Why mums apologise too often and how to stop

You know, lovely mum, I think you’re pretty fantastic.   When I come to your house, I can see it’s full of love and family. When you make something for afternoon tea, I appreciate your generosity and the fact that we have something delicious to eat, that I didn’t...

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Overthinking: how to free yourself from this unhelpful cycle

Overthinking: how to free yourself from this unhelpful cycle

Overthinking is thinking about the same thing over and over, past the point of it being helpful. It may be something that has already happened or something you’re worried about in the future. When you’re overthinking, you’re going in circles in your mind and can’t...

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How to let go of the need to control

How to let go of the need to control

Before having children you were in control of your life, responsible for yourself and doing what you wanted to do, when you wanted to do it. Now? Some days you can’t even shower. And getting out the door on time is nearly impossible. When you’re at the mercy of the...

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Mum guilt: revealing the standards you impose on yourself

Mum guilt: revealing the standards you impose on yourself

Mum guilt. Before having children, you might have imagined that you would just side step the whole issue. But the arrival of your little one likely coincided with the arrival of guilt. There’s a reason that Google reveals over 18 million search results related to mum...

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Vulnerability: Do you allow yourself to be really seen?

Vulnerability: Do you allow yourself to be really seen?

I’m a pretty open person. I welcome questions about myself and happily share stories about my life. I’m willing to put myself and my thoughts online after all! But I nearly didn’t tell you that I’ve been divorced. It wasn’t a conscious choice at first. It’s simply a...

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The mindset you need to be your best

The mindset you need to be your best

‘I’m just not creative’ ‘I can’t sing’ ‘I’m no good at that’ ‘I can’t cook’ ‘I’m not very smart’ ‘I’m so disorganised’ ‘I’m hopeless at being patient with my children’ ‘I’m just not nurturing’   Have you ever heard people say things like that? Have you said them...

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