While contemplating what I could write about on #InternationalWomensDay, and trying to push aside self-doubt as I came across so many lofty, well-researched and socially-impactful articles, Fearless Girl and her standoff with the charging bull struck me.
That girl exudes power and confidence. She’s standing up to challenges. She’s not worried about others’ opinion about what she thinks. That girl is […]
This morning I came across this mum’s relatable experiment with saying “thank you” instead of “sorry”. It made me really think about what happens when I say “sorry” vs. “thank you”.
My body
What happens to your body when you say “sorry?” Try it out and just notice, without judgement.
For me, if I’m saying “thank you”, I automatically smile. To get […]
When I pick the boys up from school I try to ask them different questions besides, “how was your day?”. This afternoon it was, “Tell me about 3 great things that happened at school today.”
Before my older one had a chance to take a breath, my 6-year-old jumped in to tell me 3 different things his teacher told him he […]
How is it already the end of January!?! What happened to the fresh starts, new beginnings, re-starts, & all around becoming a better version of ourselves? We’re already 4 weeks into that new year, which may not be feeling so shiny anymore. It doesn’t help that statistics show a big drop-off in resolve somewhere between our first and sixth month.
Today is a […]
My friend Steph posted a frank reflection today on her working mum journey the last few years. Being honest about simply not having the energy or inclination to work is hard to do with the “you can have it all” messages all around us and with the perception that we are being judged for our working-or-not mum status. She inspired […]
Last week, I reflected on the impact of hearing, “You don’t have to work”.
How do we handle this conversation? How can we understand and appreciate the intention behind the statement? How do we create an opportunity from this confusing moment?
While you may be reeling in a maelstrom of emotions after a perceived threat to our core values of Identity, Control, […]
“It’s ok, honey, you don’t have to work.”
As professional working mothers, this statement is often one we never expect to hear from our partners. Some of us yearn to hear it and would consider this statement a breath of fresh air. Yet for some of us, this statement brings on heavy black clouds.
What is intended as a loving and supportive […]
