Tag Archives: self compassion

Ever finished a packet of chips or a tub of ice cream and thought, “Why did I do that?” 💔

If you’ve ever felt caught in the cycle of binge eating, guilt and promising yourself you’ll “do better tomorrow”, you’re not alone.

Binge eating isn’t always about willpower — hunger, emotions and learned habits can all play a role.

Understanding why the urge happens may be the first step towards changing the cycle. ❤️

Read “3 Reasons Why You Binge Eat” and discover what could be driving your food urges — and how understanding your triggers may help you feel more in control around food.

💔 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. ❤️

There are endless reminders out there to ‘put yourself first’. But the idea of taking care of yourself can start to stress people out. Like, who has time to add another task to their already busy day? Isn’t there already… Continue Reading >

The Coronavirus pandemic has been exceptionally difficult for everyone and is having a huge impact on all of our lives. With half of Australian’s in lockdown at the moment, it is important that we are doing all that we can… Continue Reading >