I talk a lot about daily habits with my Thrive Tribe members; it’s part of what we do to help us on our path to thrive. Daily habits for single mums are the small steps that make a difference in our lives – all the little things add up. And this helps increase our happiness levels!
Daily habits are something that I really encourage all single mums to do, to help you on your path to thriving too.Continue Reading →
During the recent school holidays, we went to Mudgee for a few days and stayed at Wallinga Farmstay. It was just what we needed, to ease back into life, after a pretty rough few weeks of getting sick with, and recovering from, Covid-19.
A short, three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney made this trip so doable for a quick two-night getaway.
The last time I went to Mudgee was during my mining engineering university days about 15 years ago… it was a field trip. I remember staying for a night and thinking “If I ever have to move to a residential mining town for work, this would be a great spot”.
And this time, I got to enjoy it so much more and really fell in love with it. Who knew there was so much to do and see?
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This blog post is sponsored by ABC Reading Eggs.
A few years ago, I attended a talk by Dr Elanna Yalow, a world-renowned expert in early education and the CEO of Early Learning Programs at KinderCare Education in the United States. Dr Yalow has several qualifications under her belt including a Ph. D in Educational Psychology, an M.B.A., and a B.A. in Psychology.
Dr Yalow talked about how crucial the first five years are for our children, and that 70% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life.Continue Reading →
As a mum in lockdown, there are a lot of things to juggle, like work and homeschooling. I’m sure you can agree, occasionally it can get very overwhelming!
Here are 10 things I do that keep me from burning out during lockdown (and I hope they help you, too):Continue Reading →
I woke up today with a grateful heart. It’s a nice feeling considering all the unease that exists in the world right now.
What do I attribute my grateful heart to? My five-plus years of practising gratitude DAILY. People have long been saying “every day write down three things that you’re grateful for”. And yes, it’s great to stop, be in the moment, and think about what you’re grateful for in that moment. But today I want to share with you why practising gratitude is more than that – the long-term benefit of practising gratitude.Continue Reading →