Going Gently Into The New Year
In our western, capitalist society we are fed the message that we 'should' always be doing, creating, building momentum and pushing...
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THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS
Welcome to our blog, where we share personal insights and relevant psychological research, as well as featuring guest blogs from mothers and other professionals working in the field. We hope you enjoy it!
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
How Can Mothers Flourish At Work?
A Government-commissioned project in 2018* looking at family-friendly policies and women's progression in the workplace found that fewer...
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Your Transition To Flourishing Motherhood Starts NOW!
Becoming a mother changes and challenges women in many ways. It’s easy to feel out of control, and at the mercy of our emotions and the...
- Apr 20, 2022
- 1 min
It's Time to Flourish!
Now that Easter is behind us and Spring has officially sprung, it feels like the right time to announce something exciting: This...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Free Yourself From Guilt & Shame
Ever wondered why you feel so much guilt and shame as part of your motherhood experience? Have you considered that it might be less to...
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
It's Back!
A few of you have asked when my online group coaching will be back up and running. Well, I'm delighted to announce the return of the...
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
Why You Need to Ditch the "Shoulds"!
On nursery days I often feel anxious because I don't want to waste a second of the time I have. My mind is buzzing with things I SHOULD...
- Jan 6, 2022
- 1 min
Get Back to You in 2022
Happy New Year Mamas! To get 2022 off to a positive start I've compiled a short, seven day programme of positive psychology-inspired...
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
5 Tips for a Positive Start to 2022
In many ways 2021 has been as tough as 2020, with the shockwaves of Covid_19 continuing to impact everyone’s daily lives, undermining our...
- Aug 21, 2021
- 1 min
Choose to See the Good
Positive Psychology differs from mainstream Psychology because it assumes a fundamental level of wellness, rather than illness. Instead...
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Not All Mothers Wear Capes
The past weeks and months have been challenging to say the least. According to the Journal of Psychiatric Research 61% of mums who have...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to The Coaching & Connection Cafe
I'm excited to be starting a new regular 'drop-in' Coaching and Connection Cafe session, aimed at supporting stressed-out mums to achieve...
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
New Year, Same Challenges?
Even before Covid_19 came along, mothers were feeling the strain of having to be all things to all people; pushing their own needs...
- Aug 2, 2020
- 2 min
Relationships & Parenting: Not Easy but Worth It
Any other mothers out there who don't mind admitting the relationship-parenting combo is bloody hard work? Research into couples'...
- Jul 24, 2020
- 2 min
Update from Me / Covid-19 / January 2021 Bookings
It's been a while since the last update, so I wanted to fill you all in on what's been going on. I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant with my...
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Support for Stressed Mothers
I have been speaking to a lot of mothers who are struggling as a result of the global pandemic we are experiencing. It seems that in many...
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
Reflection (& Free Coaching Offer)
I have been reluctant to write too soon about the pandemic situation we are suddenly finding ourselves living through, but, after several...
- Jan 29, 2020
- 3 min
Making your Goals Matter as a Mother
Motherhood can be challenging at the best of times. It’s not easy juggling the needs of little people with our own needs, and when the...
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
How to Make 2020 a Success
Ten Positive Psychology-inspired Tips for a Positive Start to 2020
- Dec 11, 2019
- 2 min
Why Imagining a Positive Future Can Make it a Reality
People often ask me what Positive Psychology is. The word ‘Positive’ isn’t always well-received, as some think it implies a forced...
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