To be content with what we have in life is a real gift, and not always easy to come by. It’s not about settling with what you have got, as we all deserve the best, but it’s also not about changing what we have without appreciating it first; a complicated balance to make.
Most importantly it’s not all about being ‘happy’ or ‘positive’. It’s about aiming to be balanced, heart centred, calm and content.
These are the blog posts that initially birthed the chapter on how to get more contentment in our lives in my book (well, they were actually in a workshop first, I’m sharing them post-publishing the book!). Feel free to check them out. They will be more polished in the book and there will be extra bits, but I’ll also be adding new tips or clever products in my blog that help when I find them.
See the posts below on getting more Contentment in your life. You might also be interested in my posts about depression, Stress and overwhelm and the Power of Gratitude.
Self Love Tips For Mums – Part 1
Us Mums are prone to comparisons, lack of confidence and not taking care of ourselves. Not all of us, and depending on who we are, it is at different…
Accept who you are and the pace of change that suits you!
Last week I spoke to so many Mums who were being really harsh on themselves, that I wanted to chat to you about being more accepting of who you are -…
How to invest in yourself!
So back at Radio Verulam today with the Gorgeous Danny Smith and I was inspired to chat about 'investments' by Curly Headed Boy. It's spring time,…
How, why and what on earth is ‘Loving yourself’?
I was on the radio tonight with the ‘Gorgeous Danny Smith’ on his Drivetime show on Radio Verulam (you can listen again for a week here –…
Do you feel unappreciated?
I've come across a few people feeling unappreciated recently, so I thought I'd give some tips on how to deal with it. As poor old Danny Smith on…
Anger – what the hell is it all about?
I was chatting with Curly headed boy the other day, as he'd been giving us some serious attitude for a few weeks. He was clearly angry with me, but…
Ten Tips On How To Take Care Of Yourself!
I've been wondering what to talk about with the gorgeous Danny Smith on his drive time show to Radio Verulam for a couple of days. Should it be my…
Meditation for stressed out beginners with little time who can’t Ohm!
All cudos to those who can 'empty their minds' or sit in a corner and 'ohm' for 30 minutes a day, but I just can't do it. I've tried…
Where to go for help with stress: A summary of different therapies
So, you are stressed, unhappy, discontented, dis-satisfied, miserable, unhappy, overwhelmed, down, depressed; and it's been a while. Your body is…
7 Top Tips on How to deal with stressful people at Christmas or special occasions
If you ignore the money worries, which are frankly caused by buying presents or stuff for people, then the next biggest cause for trouble at…
Do our kids really know that we love them?
We love out kids right? Even when they are being little sh*ts! But we do get frustrated and angry sometimes. We do let 'life' get in the…
Are you a stress junkie or got your stress habit under control?
So last months LifeStyle feature with Radio Verulam and the lovely Dapper Danny Smith on his Drive Time show was all about stress. Sorry for the…
Should Mums put themselves first a Lot, a Little, or somewhere in between?
How important is it for us Mums to maintain a self of our identity after having kids do you think? How much should we be doing purely…
Books That Can Help When You Feel Overwhelmed Or Are Depressed
Can a book help you if you are stressed or overwhelmed or depressed? Yes, it totally can. BUT it's always sensible to mix being self-reliant…
Can Mums Have It All
I haven't blogged about this, despite Cherie-gate etc etc etc. But this morning I'm grumpy, so I thought I'd let lose and have some fun with…
Does it help to know I struggle too?
Does it help you when you are shattered to know that there are days or big periods of time when I struggle too? Does that make you feel better…
Problem Corner: Lost Myself and Can’t Find My Feet
The Problem I received an email from a Mum a week or so ago that reminded me so much of what many of us feel at times in our lives: I feel like…
Commit To Turning Your Life Around and Reducing The Overwhelm
Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or on the brink? Have you already fallen over the brink into depression or other mental health…
Top Tips For Reducing The Stress And Overwhelm
Here are my promised 6 Top Tips for beginning to turn your life around and reduce the stress and overwhelm in your life. When Nick coffer (My…
Surviving Mental Health for #DoSomethingYummy
This post is being written as part of the blog prompt for #DoSomethingYummy from Typecast which is the campaign for CLIC Sargent Charity for…
#DoSomethingYummy: A Warning From My Childhood: The Cinderella Complex
This post is being written as part of the blog prompt for #DoSomethingYummy from Typecast which is the campaign for CLIC Sargent Charity for…
An Alternative to New Years Resolutions: Your Top 3 Life Priorities
I'm not a fan of New Years Resolutions, I think it's a time for a detox, clear out and rest. Goals can just add to the weight of things we don't…
Are you looking after the foundations of your health, strength and vitality?
Life is getting tricky at the moment. Since the big hairy northern hubby got made redundant, all I keep getting is messages about how it's…
Video Wed: Cup Half Full, Half Empty or Filled Half Way?
So I was chatting with Curly Headed Boy in the car the other morning about how to look at life. I got him to imagine a glass of water that had been…
Video Wed: The Gratitude Dance
Some of you may have come across this video before, but I love it! I'm a keen advocate of being grateful for what we've got, not so that we…
The Power of Perception to Cloud Your Views
You walk into a room with a pile of people, and what do you see? An opportunity to meet and get to know people, or almost instantly a judgement…
The Dangers of Positive Thinking
Positive Thinking has been a popular catch phrase for sometime now, so it might surprise you to find that I'm not a fan. Recently, there has even…
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