What You Should Know About Practising Gratitude

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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 →

Top ten tips to look after yourself as a new mum

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I remember feeling so incredibly happy when my daughter was born. Being a new mum was incredibly overwhelming and my relationship with my partner was suffering, but I was in this beautiful love bubble with my new baby, and I’d never felt happier.

My pregnancy had been an emotional roller coaster with my partner and I breaking up, getting back together, breaking up, getting back together, and I felt like a wreck. I was also living 3,000 km away from my family and friends, and I felt incredibly alone. In fact, if it hadn’t been for one particular work colleague, who is still a very special friend to me today, I’m not sure how I would have got through it.Continue Reading →