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Category: Self-care

The Benefits Of Meditation

I had never even heard of the word mindfulness before my son’s birth in 2013.  I thought meditation was for monks and hippies and had nothing to do with real life.  Fast-forward a few weeks…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Peer Support, Self-care 2 Comments February 28, 2018May 3, 2018 by Laura

Italian Cookery – The Ultimate In Self-Care

Regular readers will know I’m a big advocate of self-care for parents, as well as ensuring we stay connected to the hobbies and interests we had before entering the parenting journey.  So when I was…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Recipe Round-up, Self-care, Tips 1 Comment February 17, 2018February 18, 2018 by Laura

Traditional Bathroom Makeover

We’ve been living in our current home for over six years but haven’t had the time or money to do as much to it as we’d like.  Your home should be your sanctuary – especially…

Posted in Home, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care 24 Comments January 31, 2018 by Laura

Ten Affirmations For Anxiety Sufferers

When I was first suffering from Postnatal Depression and Anxiety following Caterpillar’s birth in 2013 the most terrifying, paralyzing thought was that I would never get better and I would never find my way back…

Posted in Anxiety, Learning, Peer Support, Self-care, Tips 4 Comments January 19, 2018May 16, 2018 by Laura

Five TV Shows I’ll Be Watching In 2018

A few weeks ago I tried to explain to my four year old that when I was young there were only four TV channels, nothing “on demand” and he’d only be able to watch kids…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Film, Lifestyle, Reviews, Self-care 3 Comments January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 by Laura

Five Reasons Why Routine Can Improve Your Mental Health

We’re now a full week into 2018 and I couldn’t be happier about that.  I mentioned last week about the struggles I experience during the “crimbo limbo” and how by the time New Year’s Eve…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care, Tips 3 Comments January 10, 2018February 20, 2018 by Laura

Nine Practical Tips For Beating The January Blues

January is generally considered to be the worst month of the year.  A culmination of no money, dark mornings and a body still suffering from the excesses of the holiday season results in a low…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Learning, Lifestyle, Recovery, Self-care, Tips 2 Comments January 4, 2018December 10, 2018 by Laura

2017 Highlights

Similar to last year, 2017 has been another mixed bag year for me.  It seems they all are these days to be honest and that’s okay; life is full of ups and downs and if…

Posted in #12DaysOfParenting, Advocacy, Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery, Self-care 0 comments December 24, 2017December 3, 2018 by Laura

12 Ways Parents Can Relax This Festive Season

Christmas is an incredibly busy and sometimes stressful time for parents so when you finally get a few hours to relax, whether that be miraculously during the lead up or just after Christmas, make sure…

Posted in Holidays/days out, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care 2 Comments December 23, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

Five Ideas For Practicing Mindfulness Outside This Christmas

It’s tempting during Winter to want to stay warm and cozy indoors but getting out into the fresh air and being around nature is a great way to relieve holiday stress and practice mindfulness, something which…

Posted in Anxiety, Holidays/days out, Learning & Play, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Self-care, Tips 0 comments December 22, 2017November 28, 2018 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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