So, since I’ve started a burnout challenge with parents we were exploring our family values and how we wish to see our children when they are 20, we have an idea of what areas we would like to improve upon. Maybe we want them to be more independent. or perhaps we’d like to have fewer…
Letting go
I’m a very busy person. I can’t stop myself from taking on more and more projects, partly because I enjoy it and like to be busy, but also because I’m concerned that as a single mother, there won’t be enough for my children. I’m attempting to schedule my life at times, but as you all…
Stepping outside of your comfort zone
You’re probably wondering what this girl is telling us. What do we see in this picture? I’m not sure about you, but 2022 was a real challenge for me! I was exhausted at the end, and who knows if it was due to a cold or Covid? Now that I have a few days before…
What are your goals for this year?
So I had a few days off with no children. Only me and the air conditioner! My thoughts are were still racing with the question: What are your future plans? Then there’s the question of why I can’t sit still. Allow yourself to unwind and be grateful for what you have accomplished so far! So,…
Inspiring tools that can shift your perspective
Who hasn’t had the experience of waking up and not having the energy to start the day? What a treat it would be to stay in bed and do nothing. or perhaps read a book? What can we do to simply feel better about the day ahead? Do we really need to be happy all…
What is your limit?
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re on edge? You just know that if someone says something to you, you’re going to blow up? So, like many others, I’ve been dealing with this issue for a long time. Until now, I’ve been engaging in calming practices like meditation or simply avoiding the problem. However,…
Keeping motivated by taking a break
We were nearly finished with our camping trip over the long weekend, and today was especially exhausting. You all know what it’s like to be a grumpy mum. How many times have we reached our limit? We understand that if we do not take a break, we will suffer, as will everyone around us. Then…
Who is right?
How many times have we felt frustrated and hopeless because someone did not agree with us or did not respect our opinion about something and began to shout or simply disconnected from us? I’m sure you’ve been in situations like this before. I thought I’d raise this briefly here and get your thoughts on the…
But my ex-partner is not listening to me!
A few years ago, if you asked me how I’m doing and how my children are feeling about the separation, I would have said, “Well, I’m truly trying my best,” but my ex-husband is not listening and is making all the worst mistakes by telling my children negative things about their mother. Also, he is…
How to inspire a single mum/ dad
As a single mother for several years, I have to admit that it is challenging. It’s a journey, and when looking back, I see many things that were previously unknown to me. I would like to share this with you, dear single moms and dads, how I believe we can be inspired and what has…