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11 October 2013
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I’ve dropped some balls this week. ⁣ The house

I’ve dropped some balls this week.
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The house is a mess, the bathrooms need cleaning, I can’t remember when I last mopped the floors!
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But... (and this is an important “but”) I feel fine.
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I used those precious resources of time and patience for playing with my kids, connecting my husband, stimulating my brain and working on things I’ve been putting off for a long time.
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Done was definitely better than perfect this week. Good enough was good enough. And we are all still standing.
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Ysis - 1, inner critic - 0. What balls can you drop today to show your inner critic who’s the boss? 💛

The news is making me feel anxious again. I defin

The news is making me feel anxious again.

I definitely feel a bit uneasy right now. I’ve had to take a step back from being informed to focus on being present.

All this uncertainty, the what ifs, take our mind away to the present, and if you have a prolific imagination like I do, you always end up in a worst-case-scenario future!

💫 Focus on what you can control right now, whatever that may be.

You can join me everyday on Stories for #100DaysofMumfulness, where I’ll be sharing a daily prompt and an open question sticker for you to share your thoughts. Anyone can benefit from this, not just mums.

I hope it helps you to focus on the present and bring some much needed calm and positivity through mindfulness in these last 100 days of the craziest year!

Share this with friends, save it to read later or tag a friend who needs to hear this. 💛

Just because you’re feeling guilty, it doesn’t

Just because you’re feeling guilty, it doesn’t mean you are guilty. 💫
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A little mantra to help you make sense of the idea that you are not your feelings. You are not your thoughts. You are not what you do.
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I feel awful for not playing with my kids yesterday... doesn’t mean I’m an awful mum.
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I think I’ve disappointed my family... doesn’t mean I am a disappointment.
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I didn’t do enough today... doesn’t mean I’m not enough.
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Validade your feelings, let yourself feel them but don’t confuse them with facts.
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If this resonates with you, perhaps have a little think about what feelings and thoughts you may have turned into beliefs, then question if there’s any actual truth to them.
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Let go of what you think or feel it may be true and ground yourself on facts, what you know to be true.
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Save as reminder & share with anyone who needs to hear this. 💛
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(I wrote this whilst flicking through photos from a year ago and feeling guilty for not being about to give my children a year without pandemic worries. If you feel like that too, remember that’s completely underserved guilt.)
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#maternalmentalhealth #mindfulmotherhoodmoment #groundingtechnique #mumguilt #intentionalparenting #selfcareformums

Our brave hearts ♥️ ⁣ I’ve been drawing a

Our brave hearts ♥️
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I’ve been drawing a little heart on mine and the kids’ wrists before they go to school.
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We call it our ‘brave hearts’. Every morning, at drop off, we supercharge it!
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So, whenever one of us is missing home, feeling sad or not so confident, we can give our brave hearts a little tap to remind us to be brave and reassure us that we are always there for each other.
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It’s worked a treat for my kids!
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We had a few tears this morning from Bella, so we made sure to supercharge her brave heart with as much love as possible. She wiped her tears and said to me “I’m going to be super brave, mummy.” 😭😍
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These little things mean the world to me; being able to soothe their worries in a way that feels kind, loving and without invalidating their feelings. This was just what I needed this morning to lift up my spirits! 💕
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Do you do anything similar to reassure your children in new environments or in the face of change? I’d love to hear about it!
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Save this post as a reminder or share it with your friends who might find this helpful. 💛
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#mindfulmotherhoodmoment #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #respectfulparenting #gentleparentingtips #intentionalparenting

How well are you mothering yourself? Check in on

How well are you mothering yourself?

Check in on your needs.

Remember we can only give what we’ve got, so if you’re running yourself to the ground, you’re likely not giving your children the mum they deserve.

Whenever I’m struggling with taking care of myself, I always remind myself that my kids deserve the best of me, not what’s left of me.

Save this as a gentle reminder that you also need rest, healthy food, entertainment, comfort and all the things your kids need! 💛

Throwback to when my only worries were around red

Throwback to when my only worries were around red lipsticks not smudging, curls lasting all day and timing my naps around Downtown Abbey on a Sunday. Simpler times! 😆
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(That girl in 2013/14 wouldn’t believe what’s on my mind in 2020! 🤯)

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