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...
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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!
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20193 min read
How to Make 2020 a Success
Ten Positive Psychology-inspired Tips for a Positive Start to 2020
Dec 11, 20192 min read
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...
Nov 11, 20192 min read
What is Coaching?
Despite the rising popularity of coaching in recent years, there is still a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion surrounding it
Nov 1, 20191 min read
Letting Go of Perfect
It’s so easy to become obsessed with achieving perfection. But what is perfect? Does it even exist?
Oct 18, 20191 min read
A Warm Welcome
I’m so excited to welcome you to The Flourishing Mother!
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