Tag: Wellness
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A Journey Through Entrepreneurship as a Single Mum
Embarking on the rollercoaster of motherhood brought unexpected challenges, notably postpartum hair loss. Amidst my quest for solutions, a chance meeting at a YSYS start-up weekend birthed The Good Hair Co. Navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, from research to building the business, was daunting. Balancing this journey with full-time work and motherhood led to burnout,…
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Lydia’s Lazy Lunch – Creamy Bacon & Vegetable Pasta Recipe
If cooking becomes an art form rather than a means of providing a reasonable diet, then something is clearly wrong. – Tom Jaine Having a baby is hard work and trying to find the time to cook as well as eat is even harder when you have to clean, feed, entertain and soothe a 5…
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Are You Ready to Date as a Single Mum?
“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” ― Candace Bushnell Valentines Day has never been a big deal for me, even when I was in a relationship. I remember my first Valentines Day date and how much anxiety it brought me. All I had to do was…
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10 Movies & TV Shows on Netflix Perfect for Mums on Valentine’s Day*
It’s that awkward time of the year again. I’m talking about Valentines Day… *gasp* Dun dun duuuun. For most of us it’s a day of flowers, chocolates and Instagram worthy dates but for me it’s a little different. I’m single and I’m a mum. Not exactly the ideal candidate for this time of the year.…
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Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues
“You are not the only one to experience this confining, crazy making inner chaos within yourself.” Recounting the difficult childbirth Lydia experienced which resulted in an emergency c-section and the subsequent struggle with feelings of emptiness, anxiety, and ‘baby blues’. She criticizes the lack of emotional preparation given to expecting mothers and encourages others to…
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Navigating Babies, Break-ups and Blogging for the First-time
“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realise that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” Eckhart Tolle It’s been a couple of months since I’ve posted anything new on here but after a much needed break I’m back doing what I love. To mark my…
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The Benefits of Creating a Reverse Bucket List
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not…” ~ Epicurus We all have a bucket list, right? Whether mentally or somewhere on a piece of paper, we’ve all sat down and thought about the things we’d like to achieve in our life time. But sometimes this list can leave us feeling…
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What Happens When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
“Change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” ~ Roy T. Bennett If you’ve been keeping up with my latest posts then you may know I’ve been going through something. I’m still going through it and I’ve not quite figured out how to share it on here. I will at some point. But for…
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How to Get Your Groove Back After a Break-up
“Don’t live the same day over and over again and call that a life.” ~ Germany Kent I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that allows me to work from home when I want and as often as I want. This luxury has been a God send for the past 2 weeks. I’ve been…
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Why It’s Okay for You to Cry About It
“We need never be ashamed of our tears.” Charles Dickens. We all feel sad, stressed, overwhelmed, scared, and frustrated at times but rarely do we openly choose to express them through crying. Instead we are made to find other ways of expressing those emotions because crying is often seen as a sign of weakness. Why…
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