Afleveringen
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Sometimes, without meaning to, we take on more than we need to.
We step in, organise, and micromanage because it feels easier in the moment. But in doing that, we unknowingly minimise the capability of those around us.
In this episode, I share a personal story that made me stop and realise how I was holding onto control at the expense of trusting others.
I walk you through how shifting this mindset has made my mental load lighter and my time away from my family feel easier.
What youâll learn:
- How we accidentally deskill the people around us
- Why letting go of control can actually lighten your mental load
- What happens when you start trusting others to step up
- A simple mindset shift that makes sharing responsibilities feel easier
- If you feel like everything rests on your shoulders, take a listen.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Just because a thought pops into your head doesnât mean itâs true.
Sometimes, without realising it, we often accept our thoughts as facts.
In this episode, I share how our thoughts shape the way we feel each day and what happens when we start questioning them.
I walk you through a simple way to notice unhelpful thoughts and swap them for ones that actually support you.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- How your brain tricks you into believing things that arenât true
- Why challenging your thoughts can change how you feel
- A simple way to shift your thinking each day
- Why I use journaling to check in with my thoughts (and how you can too!).
- If your thoughts are making things feel harder than they need to be, this episode will help.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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How many times have you tried to offload part of your mental load, only for it to boomerang straight back onto your plate?
Maybe you asked for help, but then felt like you had to micromanage the whole thing.
Maybe you held back some details because you had to figure it out the hard way, so why shouldnât they?
Or maybe you just thought, itâs easier if I do it myself.
I hear this all the time from my clients. And Iâve been there too.
If the goal is to actually share the load (not just temporarily shift it before it ends up back on you), then it has to be done in a way that sets everyone up for success.
And this episode shows you how.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- Why you can sometimes (accidentally) set others up for failure when offloading responsibilities
- The importance of creating a communication landscape that actually works
- How to share all the necessary details so tasks are truly off your plate
- What to do when resentment creeps in (because it will!)
If you want your mental load to feel lighter for the long haul, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Thereâs this unspoken pressure that we should want to be with our kids 24/7, that the best mums are the ones who dedicate every moment to their family.
Your family is just one part of the equation.
And when you allow yourself to embrace all the parts that make you you, you donât just benefit, your family does too.
In this episode, Iâm talking about:
- Why time alone (or time away from your family) isnât selfish
- How your family is one (very big, very beautiful) part of the equation, but not the whole equation
- What happens when you allow yourself to be a full, whole person, not just a mum
A simple mindset shift to help you let go of the guilt and prioritise yourself.
If youâve ever felt guilty for loving time to yourself, this episode is for you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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If motherhood (or life in general) feels hard right now, this episode is here to remind you, nothing has gone wrong.
In this episode ,I share how feeling hard is part of the journey, not a sign that something is wrong. I talk about how our busy lives can make us think that if things feel tough, we are not enough. But really, hard times give us a chance to learn and grow.
In this episode, you will learn:
-How can you see hard times as normal?
- Why does feeling hard not mean you are failing?
- What can you do when you feel overwhelmed?
- How can you be kinder to yourself when things are tough?This episode is a gentle reminder that hard does not mean wrong. It is simply part of life. Give it a listen to hear my own experience and learn simple ways to ease the pressure.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, Iâm sharing four simple but powerful questions that will shift your thinking, lighten your mental load, and help you feel more connected to your day.
These questions will help you:
- Get clear on whatâs really on your mind
- Spot sneaky thoughts that are draining your energy
- Reconnect with why the things on your to-do list actually matter
- Remind yourself why you matter (because you really do!)
They take just a few minutes but will make a huge difference to how your day unfolds. Grab a cuppa, a journal (or just the notes app on your phone), and letâs do this together.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums â here. â
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums â HEREâ
Check out my Website â HEREâ
Connect with me on Instagram â @michelle.c.weeksâ
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If youâve been feeling stretchedtoo thin and like thereâs just no breathing room, this oneâs for you.
In this episode, Iâm sharing a personal time hangover moment and what Iâm doing to shift my thinking so time actually feels like itâs on my side.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- Why your brain keeps telling you thereâs never enough time
- How past seasons of life can shape the way you feel about time now
- What to do when everything feels urgent
- A simple circuit breaker to stop time overwhelm in its tracks
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guideâ â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums â here.â
â A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journalâ â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mumsâ HEREâ
Check out my Websiteâ HEREâ
Connect with me on Instagramâ @michelle.c.weeksâ
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In this episode, I share a simple but powerful exercise that helped me release the pressure Iâd been carrying.
Itâs something I come back to again and again when I feel stuck, and today, Iâm passing it on to you.
We hold ourselves to such high standards, often without realising how much theyâre dragging us down.
And when we donât meet them? We double down, push harder, and end up feeling like weâre failing.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How unrealistic expectations can creep up and start running the show
- Why holding onto guilt keeps you stuck in the same patterns
- The simple journaling exercise that I use to let go of the pressure
- How forgiving yourself can actually create more progress, not less
- Why change doesnât have to be complicated or exhausting
If you want support with your mindset and mental load as a mum, I can help.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Weâve been taught that being busy means weâre doing motherhood right.
But what if rest wasnât something you had to earn? What if it was just⊠normal?
Thatâs exactly what Iâm unpacking in this episode.
If I want my kids to grow up believing that rest is a natural and necessary part of life, I have to model it for them, not just tell them itâs important while I run myself into the ground.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How rest doesnât need to be something you feel guilty about - and why it needs to change if it is.
- Why sacrificing everything for your kids isnât the legacy you want to leave.
- The small but powerful shifts you can make to model rest as normal.
- How to challenge the urge to always be busy, especially when it feels uncomfortable to stop.
- Why your kids need to see you relax just as much as they need to see you achieve.
- How to care so damn well for yourself that the next generation will grow up seeing this as the most normal thing to do.
Remember - rest is not lazy or optional. The more you practice it, the more normal it will feel.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Weâve made it! This is the 100th episode of A Motherâs Mind, and Iâm wearing my party hat (literally).
This milestone isnât just about the number. Itâs about the connection, growth, and moments of reflection weâve shared.
In todayâs episode, Iâm getting a little sentimental.
But Iâm also sharing something powerful - How to truly sit in your milestones and celebrate the wins, big or small.
Because letâs face it, weâre often so focused on whatâs next that we forget to stop and say, Wow, look at what Iâve done.
Iâll also walk you through some reflection questions Iâve been journaling on this week, that you can use too. Whether itâs a year of motherhood, a career goal, or just surviving a tough season.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- Why celebrating your milestones is so important.
- How to reflect meaningfully instead of rushing onto the next thing.
- The questions I ask myself to soak in the moment - How living in the moment makes the journey as fulfilling as the destination.
If youâve been pushing through life without pausing to celebrate, this episode will be your permission slip to slow down and savour those achievements.
Whether itâs your childâs first step, a big work milestone, or just making it through a hectic week, every win deserves to be acknowledged.
Hereâs to 100 episodesâand all the little moments worth celebrating along the way!
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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Starting a gratitude practice could be one of the simplest yet most powerful changes you make this year.
Itâs a practical way to shift how you feel and experience your daily life.
In this episode, I explain how gratitude can help you feel more present, fulfilled, and energised, even in the midst of motherhood chaos.
This is your reminder to stop overlooking the small things. Because when you train your brain to notice the good, it changes everything.
In this episode, youâll learn:
- How a simple gratitude practice can shift your mindset and mental load.
- Why you often default to the âdramaâ and how to counter it.
- Specific areas to help you find more to be grateful for
- How to build gratitude into your daily routine without overcomplicating it.
- When gratitude becomes a regular part of your life, it changes the filter you see the world through. Small shifts add up to something big.
Take a moment today to find the good. Itâs all around you.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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This episode is all about creating a clear vision for the year ahead. Whether 2024 was a whirlwind, a slog, or somewhere in between, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and look forward with intention.
Iâm sharing a powerful journaling exercise that has become my annual tradition. This has helped me (and my clients) create lives that feel more aligned, purposeful, and joy filled.
This isnât about perfection. Itâs about taking time to dream and then using that vision as a gentle guide throughout the year.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- How to step into December 2025 and write from that perspective.
- Why getting granular in your vision can make a difference.
- What specific areas of your life to reflect on
- How this exercise can influence your decisions and actions over the year.
Set aside a little time this week to try this for yourself.
Grab a notebook and pen, settle into a quiet spot, and let yourself dream big.
By the end, youâll have a clearer sense of what you want 2025 to look and feel like and a guide to help you get there.
Resources for you
- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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2024 has been a year of big lessons, small wins, and plenty of messy moments. In this episode, Iâm sharing the top takeaways from my own life, my work with clients, and the themes that kept popping up in A Motherâs Mind.
These are the bits I know Iâll carry with me into the next yearâand I think youâll find them helpful too.
Hereâs what youâll learn:
- Why kindness always wins and why how you speak to yourself matters just as much as what you say to those around you
- What strategies you can use to take small steps when the big picture feels overwhelming
- Why talking openly with the people in your life (even when itâs uncomfortable) makes your mental load more sustainable.
- A simple but powerful way to notice the good and keep going, even when life feels full to the brim.
- Why messing up and being vulnerable are part of growth and what happens when you stop making them âbadâ.
This episode is your chance to pause and reflect on the year youâve had, whatâs worked for you, and what youâd like to bring into the next one.
Itâs a simple way to make space for the lessonsâwithout pressure or perfection. Iâll be back in 2025, ready to share more with you.
Resources for you
- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â A beautiful space to reflect, celebrate, and find clarity in your busy days.Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks
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In this episode, Iâm talking about the concept of feeling lost in motherhood and, more importantly, why itâs ok if you donât have all the answers right now.
Being a mum is amazing, but itâs also full of shifts and changes that can leave us questioning who we are now, what we want and where we are going.
Whether youâre in the early days of motherhood or facing a new season of change, this episode is here to remind you that thereâs no rush to have it all figured out.
Hereâs what youâll learn:- Why itâs ok (and necessary) to sit in uncertainty and give yourself time.
- How letting go of that pressure can lead to clarity over time.
- Practical ways to support yourself when life feels unclear or directionless.
- How to find people who can support you without jumping straight to solutions.
Motherhood takes time and being in the messy middle is ok. Supporting yourself with kindness and curiosity during this time can make all the difference.
Wherever you are right now is exactly where you need to be.
Resources for you- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â A beautiful space to reflect, celebrate, and find clarity in your busy days.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
Motherhood is filled with so much invisible work, and one of the hardest parts is holding space for the emotions of those around us, while also managing our own.
This episode is about the emotional load of holding space for others. The unseen labour of supporting othersâ feelings as well as your own which can leave you feeling completely drained.
I share my own recent experience of feeling stretched while managing my toddlerâs big emotions (and my own!) and the shifts I made to support myself better.
Hereâs what youâll learn- What the emotional load really is, and why it often falls on mothers
- How I reflect on my own emotional load and the strategies I use to lighten it
- How to give yourself permission to manage the load imperfectly
Whether itâs your kids, partner, family, or even friends and colleagues, the emotional load can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to ease the weight and show up as the version of yourself you want to be, without sacrificing your own mental wellbeing.
Resources for you- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal â Reflect and process your emotions with prompts designed just for mums.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
In this episode, Iâm talking coping with âmum rage.â
I know itâs something that isnât often talked about, but these intense moments of frustration happen and weâre not alone in feeling this way.
I found myself facing it head on, feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and it made me realise how crucial it is to understand whatâs going on underneath.
In this episode, Iâll walk you through what that moment looked like for me, why I reacted the way I did, and, most importantly, how I shifted my mindset around it.
If youâre feeling stretched to breaking point or snapping at the ones you love, this episode is for you.
Hereâs what youâll learn:- Why âmum rageâ is more common than you think and why experiencing it doesnât mean youâre doing motherhood wrong
- What really causes those intense moments and how to recognise the tiny leaks in your mental load and energy that can lead to ovewhelm.
- How I realised when your âcup is slowly drainingâ and why itâs a powerful reminder to check in with your needs
- Why self compassion and role modelling are so important for your kids in these moments.
- Why itâs okay to feel frustrated and how acknowledging these feelings helps you manage them better.
If youâre wrestling with mum rage or feeling like youâre barely keeping it together, I hope this episode reassures you that thereâs nothing wrong with feeling this way, and we can all work through it, one day at a time.
Resources for you- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
Ways I love to support you:
- Join the waitlist for A Motherâs Mind Membership for when the doors open again to access practical support, tools and a community designed for mums like you.
Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
In this episode, I talk about âoffloadingâ. A practice that redefines your mental load and lets you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling supported.
Itâs all about creating a lighter, more sustainable mental load by sharing responsibilities in a way that works for you and your family.
If youâre the central planner, organiser, or emotional go-to in your family, youâre likely carrying an enormous mental load.
Hereâs what youâll learn:- What offloading your mental load really means because itâs not about doing it all or being hands-off.
- Why offloading is about removing yourself as the default manager of family logistics while staying connected to the process.
- How to make offloading work long-term
- Strategies for involving your support team effectively
- Mindset tips for letting go of perfectionism
If youâre ready to take a step towards lightening your mental load without letting go of what matters to you, tune in to this episode.
Resources for you- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
Work with me:- Join the waitlist for A Motherâs Mind Membership for when the doors open again to access practical support, tools and a community designed for mums like you.
Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
In this episode, Iâm recording from the beach as I take a moment to reflect on the recent challenges Iâve chosen to take on, especially postpartum.
Iâm talking about what Iâve learned from stepping outside my comfort zone, both in personal and work life, and how itâs impacted my mindset and resilience.
This episode is for you if youâre feeling ready (or maybe a bit nervous!) to lean into growth, even when things feel hard.
I share what itâs been like to embrace growth, how Iâm reconnecting with past skills, and why the little shifts in mindset make all the difference.
What youâll learn in this episode:- How stepping out of my comfort zone has reignited my confidence and brought a new level of energy to my days.
- The power of asking for help â and why sometimes itâs so refreshing to be the one receiving instead of always giving.
- How challenges reconnect us to the skills that we may not have used in a while and why itâs worth re-awakening these strengths.
- How these challenges have given me more patience with my kids as they navigate their own new skills.
If youâre finding yourself in a similar spot, wondering whether youâre ready to take on a new challenge or doubting your ability to step up, youâre not alone.
Take a listen and reflect on what growth might look like for you.
And remember, sometimes those little nudges outside our comfort zones lead to the most meaningful personal growth.
Grab your tea and tune in.Ways I love to support you
- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
- If this episode resonated with you, and you're ready to build more confidence, resilience, and support as you navigate motherhood, join the waitlist for A Motherâs Mind Membership for when the doors open again.Connect with me:
Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
In this episode, Iâm diving into how you can start to rewire those default thoughts that aren't serving you, the ones that are leaving you feeling drained or overwhelmed.
Our minds rely on familiar thought patterns, often taking the path of least resistance to conserve energy. But what if those thoughts arenât serving you well?
I guide you through recognising these thoughts and help you start creating new, supportive ones that will serve you better.
Your default thoughts are the ones your brain turns to automatically, with little effort. Youâve likely been thinking about them for years, whether theyâre helpful or not.
Some of these thoughts can become more negative, full of comparison, judgement, or self doubt.
In this episode, you will learn:- Why our minds cling to old, default thoughts and how to recognise when theyâre holding you back.
- The first steps to identify unhelpful thought patterns without judgment or frustration.
- How to gently replace these thoughts with ones that serve you better using small, repeatable actions.
- Why repetition matters in rewiring your brain, and how to make this process feel sustainable.
- Practical examples of shifting mindset habits that have worked for me and others in our community.
This episode is all about taking simple, manageable steps toward a lighter mental load.
Resources for you
- Want to start lightening your mental load and reconnect with yourself? Download my free A Motherâs Mind Morning Musings guide â 10 simple prompts designed to help you create more space for yourself and feel more supported, in just 10 minutes a day.
- Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
Work with me:- Join the waitlist for A Motherâs Mind Membership for when the doors open again to access practical support, tools and a community designed for mums like you.
Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks -
In this episode, I talk about the importance of everyday kindness. Not just thinking kind thoughts but actually saying them out loud.
Itâs easy to get caught up in busy life, but taking a moment to share a kind word can have such a big impact.
Weâre so used to hearing opinions on how we parent, but what if we flipped that and made it normal to share kindness instead?
I share a couple of personal stories from a recent trip that reminded me just how much a kind word or gesture can impact someone deeply and how those simple moments can have a ripple effect on the world around us.In this episode, you will learn:
- Why normalising everyday kindness can change not only someone elseâs day but yours as well
- How to move from thinking kind thoughts to actually saying them out loud
- Simple ways to create more meaningful connections in your daily life
If you loved this episode and want to go further with managing your mental load as a mum, you can follow along on Instagram at @michelle.c.weeks or check out my A Mother's Mind membership
Become a part of my beautiful community of mums here.
Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERE
Check out my Website HERE
Connect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks - Laat meer zien
