Why Self Care Should be a Priority as a Mum
October 27, 2019As a mum, or a parent in general, I find it is so easy to overlook my own well being. I’m talking a rounded well being here – physical, emotional, psychological. I spend so much of my time worrying about how my children are, that I forget to take care of myself too. If I don’t have enough food in the house, I’ll make a meal for my kids and snack on the leftovers. The same goes if I don’t have enough time to make three meals – say we’re in a rush to get out. I’ll make the kids…
Autumn Craft Ideas
Autumn is, without a doubt, my favourite time of year. The colours, the smells, the feel of the cool air – I love it all! One thing I struggle with though, is keeping my son occupied when we are at…
Finding a Routine That Works
As I’m sure it is with most people, I work best with structure and routine. With my daily mental health battles, it is so easy for me to become overwhelmed by the smallest things. The routine I am in at…
7 Reasons to Practice Mindfulness
The first big question here, is what is mindfulness? Well simply put, mindfulness is a type of self care. I’d even argue that it’s the most important type. Strangely enough, mindfulness is all about really putting your mind to work…
Nursing Boxes for Young Children
I remember first being introduced to the idea of nursing boxes when my partner’s sister had her second child. She had a special box that she had created for her first born, which had all sorts of activities/toys that he…
My Breastfeeding Journey – 5 things I wish I’d known the first time
Breastfeeding is always something I have wanted to do. When I became pregnant with my first, I should have done a lot more research – everyone said how it just comes naturally, and I took their word for it. Baby…
10 Signs you’re an overthinker
Overthinking is a bitch. There’s no better way to describe it. It is anxiety inducing and bloody exhausting. It can turn the simplest of pleasures into such an ordeal that you become unable to enjoy it; a simple trip to…
Quitting the Day Job
I have just printed and signed my letter of resignation, which will be delivered later today on the nursery run. I am quitting the day job, after being with the company for five years. Liberation and fear are in equal…
REVIEW: Crochet dish scrubbers and cloths
Back in April, I posted on Instagram and Facebook about some new dish scrubbers and cloths I had purchased from Crochet Over the Rainbow. I promised a review, and here it is! Albeit a little later than intended…but life happened.…
What is Self-Care and how can you practice it?
Self-care is all about making the time to look after yourself. It’s about figuring out what you need, and acting on it. To implement self-care in your life, is to understand that you need to look after yourself in order…
Ditch those Negative Words
During one of my talking therapy sessions for PND, I had one of my negative cycles pointed out. It was quite enlightening, and such a lightbulb moment. So often we get caught up in these cycles without even realising, because…
Magic. Mayhem. Repeat
A Family and Mental Health Blog
