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In this episode, Iām talking about the real pressure so many of us feel, to tidy up the mess, to make things look āpresentable,ā to smooth out our rough edges when what we really need is permission to be in the thick of it.
I recorded this after a weekend spent building a very rustic, very muddy mud kitchen with my kids. It was messy. It didnāt match the perfectly styled cubby house next to it.
In this episode, I share:
- The unexpected moment that helped me reframe my own perfectionist thinking
- How the pressure to make things ālook goodā adds unnecessary weight to your mental load
- Why Iām choosing to leave our mud kitchen exactly as it is (and what itās teaching me)
- The sneaky ways we polish ourselves up to meet invisible expectations
- What it means to intentionally choose discomfort
- How letting things be messy can actually feel lighter than constantly trying to make them better
If youāve ever felt like youāre constantly smoothing the chaos just to feel āenough,ā this oneās for you.
Sometimes the most powerful shift we can make is simply deciding that the messy middle isnāt a problem to fix.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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In this episode, I share the mindset shift thatās helped me shake off that āmehā feeling and reconnect with how much I actually love the life Iāve built.
If your brain is whispering, āremember whenā¦ā or āI wish things were different,ā this oneās for you.
You donāt need to overhaul your life to feel more grounded and fulfilled.
What youāll learn:
- Why itās so easy to long for a different version of your life (even when youāre living the one you chose)
- The sneaky thoughts that creep in when things feel heavy, and how to spot them
- What I do every single morning to shift my mindset in less than 5 minutes
- How asking one question helped me go from low and flatā¦ to deeply fulfilled
- A simple mindset reframe that reminds you how green your grass already is
If youāve been feeling stuck in the grind, take a listen.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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Capacity is one of my absolute favourite things to talk about (and think about). Because it comes up all the time.
One of the most common things I hear from the mums I work with is this.
I just donāt have the capacity.
Not enough energy. Not enough space. Not enough time.
Capacity isnāt about doing more. Itās not even about time or energy. Itās about the way you think about those things.
In this episode, I walk you through how Iāve shifted my thinking to expand capacity in motherhood and how you can too. I share examples from my own week, what it looks like in real life (with little people in tow), and why our default thoughts often make us feel more depleted than we actually are.
What youāll learn:
ā Why it feels like you never have enough capacity (and why so many mums feel the same)
ā What the difference is between capacity and energy
ā Why your brain keeps telling you youāre full
ā How you can add more breathing room into your week without changing anything thing on the calendar
ā How to spot the sneaky thoughts that drain your mental load without you realising
ā What to do when you want more space in your day but canāt take anything off your plate
If your week feels like one long game of catch up and youāre craving breathing room, this episode will help you find it.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā This is THE journal that I use in my days when working through this exercise! Get yours here.
Related episodesEP 54 | How to make it less hard
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In this episode, I talk about how I may have been opportunities in my every day life to fill my cup, to feel more nourished, to feel more connected, and I wanted to share it with you now.
I share how a simple moment on a plane reminded me to take the blinkers off and rejoin the world around me.
Motherhood can feel noisy, overstimulating and full. So it makes sense that when we get a moment to ourselves, we want to block it all out.
But what if those small, fleeting moments with strangers, at the cafe, at the park, on a plane, are actually what we need to feel more alive, more connected, more full?
What youāll learn in this episode:
ā Why Iāve unintentionally pulled back from connection
ā How small interactions can create big feelings of fulfilment
ā What Iām reminding myself now when Iām tempted to shut the world out
ā The unexpected shift thatās helping me feel more energised in motherhood
If youāve felt disconnected lately, this episode is your gentle nudge back into the world.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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In this episode, I walk through the mindset shifts Iām making as I prepare for a stretch of solo weekends and why I want them to feel lighter, more connected and evenā¦ fun.
Solo parenting on the weekend can feel heavy. A bit like a bubble life.
Like youāre the only one doing the juggle while everyone else is off doing ānormalā things with their families.
What youāll learn:
- Why solo doesnāt have to mean lonely
- How Iām shifting out of survival mode and into possibility
- What Iām doing to bring connection and cup-filling moments into weekends
- The questions Iām asking myself to feel more supported and less stuck
If your solo parenting stints have been feeling heavy, this episode will help you reframe whatās possible.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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In this episode, I share why choosing to be your loved oneās biggest fan can completely shift how you think, feel and interact with them and how it can make your everyday life feel lighter and more connected.
When someone said they were their partnerās biggest fan, it stopped me in my tracks. That one sentence made me reflect on how powerful our thinking is in shaping how we show up in our relationships.
What youāll learn:
- How your brain filters what you focus on in others- Why small annoyances can take up too much space- A simple mindset shift to create more love and less frustration- The impact of choosing to be your loved oneās biggest cheerleader
- If you want more joy, warmth and ease in your relationships, this oneās for you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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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 youāll 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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 doesnāt mean itās 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.
Hereās what youāll learn:
- How your brain tricks you into believing things that arenāt 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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 shouldnāt they?
Or maybe you just thought, itās easier if I do it myself.
I hear this all the time from my clients. And Iāve 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.
Hereās what youāll 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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Thereās 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 donāt just benefit, your family does too.
In this episode, Iām talking about:
- Why time alone (or time away from your family) isnāt 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 youāve ever felt guilty for loving time to yourself, this episode is for you.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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
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In this episode, Iām 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 whatās 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 letās do this together.
Resources for you
Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā ā 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 ā here. ā
A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journal ā ā 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 ā HEREā
Check out my Website ā HEREā
Connect with me on Instagram ā @michelle.c.weeksā
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If youāve been feeling stretchedtoo thin and like thereās just no breathing room, this oneās for you.
In this episode, Iām sharing a personal time hangover moment and what Iām doing to shift my thinking so time actually feels like itās on my side.
In this episode, youāll learn:
- Why your brain keeps telling you thereās 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guideā ā 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 ā here.ā
ā A Little Moment to Just Be Me Journalā ā 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 Mumsā HEREā
Check out my Websiteā HEREā
Connect with me on Instagramā @michelle.c.weeksā
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In this episode, I share a simple but powerful exercise that helped me release the pressure Iād been carrying.
Itās something I come back to again and again when I feel stuck, and today, Iām passing it on to you.
We hold ourselves to such high standards, often without realising how much theyāre dragging us down.
And when we donāt meet them? We double down, push harder, and end up feeling like weāre failing.
In this episode, youāll 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 doesnāt 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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Weāve been taught that being busy means weāre doing motherhood right.
But what if rest wasnāt something you had to earn? What if it was justā¦ normal?
Thatās exactly what Iām 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 itās important while I run myself into the ground.
In this episode, youāll learn:
- How rest doesnāt need to be something you feel guilty about - and why it needs to change if it is.
- Why sacrificing everything for your kids isnāt 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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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Weāve made it! This is the 100th episode of A Motherās Mind, and Iām wearing my party hat (literally).
This milestone isnāt just about the number. Itās about the connection, growth, and moments of reflection weāve shared.
In todayās episode, Iām getting a little sentimental.
But Iām also sharing something powerful - How to truly sit in your milestones and celebrate the wins, big or small.
Because letās face it, weāre often so focused on whatās next that we forget to stop and say, Wow, look at what Iāve done.
Iāll also walk you through some reflection questions Iāve been journaling on this week, that you can use too. Whether itās a year of motherhood, a career goal, or just surviving a tough season.
In this episode, youāll 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 youāve been pushing through life without pausing to celebrate, this episode will be your permission slip to slow down and savour those achievements.
Whether itās your childās first step, a big work milestone, or just making it through a hectic week, every win deserves to be acknowledged.
Hereās to 100 episodesāand all the little moments worth celebrating along the way!
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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.
Itās 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, youāll learn:
- How a simple gratitude practice can shift your mindset and mental load.
- Why you often default to the ādramaā 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. Itās all around you.
Resources for you
- Download my free A Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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.
Iām 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 isnāt about perfection. Itās about taking time to dream and then using that vision as a gentle guide throughout the year.
Hereās what youāll 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, youāll 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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, Iām sharing the top takeaways from my own life, my work with clients, and the themes that kept popping up in A Motherās Mind.
These are the bits I know Iāll carry with me into the next yearāand I think youāll find them helpful too.
Hereās what youāll 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 itās 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 ābadā.
This episode is your chance to pause and reflect on the year youāve had, whatās worked for you, and what youād like to bring into the next one.
Itās a simple way to make space for the lessonsāwithout pressure or perfection. Iāll 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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, Iām talking about the concept of feeling lost in motherhood and, more importantly, why itās ok if you donāt have all the answers right now.
Being a mum is amazing, but itās also full of shifts and changes that can leave us questioning who we are now, what we want and where we are going.
Whether youāre in the early days of motherhood or facing a new season of change, this episode is here to remind you that thereās no rush to have it all figured out.
Hereās what youāll learn:- Why itās 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 Motherās Mind Morning Musings guide ā 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 ā 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 - Laat meer zien
