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"I just need a break! I have no time for myself... I just want some time..."

A friend of mine shared. 

"The next person that tells me to make time, I think I'm going to *insert some swearing* lose it! Don't they think I know that... How do I make time when the baby is attached to my hip!?... I'm so sick of people telling me it's as simple as *insert more swearing* self-care!"

I listened... "I get it...!" I responded. I created space. I bought empathy. I bought "active-listening".

I know what...

Happy New Year. Happy 2019.

Brand new year, brand new possibilities.

We all love new beginnings - and it is possible, to see every day as a brand new day, to start where we are.

There is a spectrum of emotions that run through the holiday season - some are loved up and thriving, and others are struggling and feeling a disconnection. Wherever you are, know that you are not alone.

That this is part of the human experience.

And you are not at the mercy of your emotions, your feelings, or your ...

I'm 22 years old. I felt empty. I hated being in my own skin - in fact, I was certain there was something wrong with me. I looked around at everyone else around me and the following thoughts go through my head:

- Why don't I have it all figured out?

- Why am I so broken?

- I feel like a fraud

- No-one can love me for me

As I approach 40, I look back and I want to hug the 22 year old version of me. In fact, I want to hug the 16 year old version of me that thought I was broken and the 22 year...

What does it take to love someone? Have you ever sat down and thought about it? Like really think, do I know "How to Love?".

We assume that as a human being we should all know "How to Love" - however, no-one teaches us "How to Love." 

In Thich Nhat Hanh's book "How to Love" he writes;

"Before having a child, it would be wonderful if people would take a year to look deeply into themselves, to practice loving speech and deep listening, and to learn the other practices that will help them enjoy ...

My husband and I are sitting opposite each other at the dinner table. Avery is about 4 months old. I'm feeling lonely, unloved, and this was unexpected. So unexpected.

What happened?

We were so in love. We were so connected.... AND the last thing that I expected was for us to feel distant... grow apart.

I was struggling with the dissatisfaction in our relationship.

"On a scale of 1 to 10, how inspired do you feel about our relationship?". I asked.

He looked at me. I could tell he didn't wan...

I believe there is a myth that you cannot mentally or emotionally prepare yourself for Motherhood.

In a recent episode on IGTV, I asked the following 3 questions:

- Whose love did you crave for the most when growing up? And who did you think you had to be to receive love and acknowledgement?

- What wounds from family and childhood are unresolved?

- Do you currently feel seen, heard, and understood; can you show up authentically around your parents?

Motherhood is transformation - in mind, bo...