Tag Archives: self care

Feeling tired, snappy and completely over it? ❤️‍🩹
Sometimes burnout doesn’t look like a dramatic breakdown. It can look like waking up exhausted, losing patience over little things, struggling to concentrate or realising you just don’t enjoy the things you normally love.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re running on empty, these 5 everyday signs of burnout may help you recognise what’s really going on — and, importantly, what you can do about it.
Because looking after everyone else shouldn’t mean forgetting yourself. ❤️

💔 What if being a “good mum” doesn’t mean putting yourself last?

Mothers are often praised for doing everything for everyone else. But somewhere between the school runs, work, meals, appointments and endless mental load, it can become easy to confuse self-sacrifice with love.

And when your own needs are always at the bottom of the list, something has to give.

❤️ Looking after yourself isn’t selfish.
❤️ Rest isn’t something you have to earn.
❤️ Your needs matter too.

Because your family doesn’t need a mother who has disappeared into everyone else’s needs.

They need YOU.

Read “Why Mothers Need to Stop Confusing Self Sacrifice With Love” and remember: you were never meant to disappear inside motherhood. You are part of the family you spend your life caring for. ❤️

**Thinking of a home Pilates reformer instead of studio classes?** An honest Australian guide to the real costs, what actually matters, and how to choose.

If you’ve found yourself booking class after class and wondering whether it’s time to invest in your own reformer, you’re not alone.

For busy parents, finding time to prioritise your health can feel almost impossible. Between work, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists and family commitments, the flexibility of having a reformer at home can be incredibly appealing. But is it really the right investment for you?

This practical guide explores the true costs of studio memberships versus owning your own reformer, the features that genuinely matter when choosing a machine, and whether a home setup will actually suit your lifestyle and routine.

Because the best fitness investment isn’t the most expensive one—it’s the one you’ll use consistently.

Read the full article and discover whether a home reformer could be the perfect fit for your family and your wellbeing. 💛

Summer holidays are a time to enjoy the break from the regular school routine with your family. We all need some downtime, especially after the Christmas rush and the manic end to the school year! While holidays can be fantastic,… Continue Reading >

It was recently reported that 66% of working parents felt parental burnout — to feel so drained and exhausted by taking care of your children that you feel there is nothing more you can give.  But it is not just… Continue Reading >

Self-care was tricky to fit in before having kids, but as a mum of a 9 month old I know how hard it is to look after yourself as a mum.  When I was pregnant, I promised myself that I… Continue Reading >

Don’t get me wrong, I would love a long soak in the bath without a child slamming the door open and jumping in with me – but thinking that’s all I need or deserve as self-care – think again. Self-care… Continue Reading >

I have Crisis Fatigue  So, what is this condition?  Well, it is not a real documented medical condition but has been discovered that it can cause stress, low motivation, depression, hopelessness, exhaustion, and mental overload. See my go at a dictionary definition below.  Noun  Being inundated with constant disasters… Continue Reading >

Thanks to Alex Phillips – Saint Belford   With the silly season fast approaching it’s important to make sure we are looking after the most important person in our lives…. YOU. With all the extra commitments we have this time… Continue Reading >

Self care becomes so much more valuable when you’re a busy parent. Whether you’re between work, school drop-offs, house work, or just day-to-day mum-life, self care can be hard to schedule, let alone accomplish. It’s that special time, all to… Continue Reading >