“When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be.” – Mandy Hale This quote just sums it up so well! The good old EXPECTATIONS, they play such a huge – and I mean HUGE role in our lives, YET we feel so …
|| REAL STORIES || By Jess – @mummyofmelbourne I was surprised in writing this blog how therapeutic it feels to simply write the words down. For too long I have lived in silence living with anxiety and only a select few close to me know about it or understand it. I felt compelled to share …
In the midst of anxiety most people find themselves acting on INSTINCT and the FIGHT or FLIGHT messages that their body is sending them. Unfortunately, those messages and the reactions to those messages are not often the ‘right’ or most beneficial ones to ‘tame’ their anxiety. Today I thought I would share with you 5 common mistakes that most …
It may come as a surprise to many of you to know that approx. 1 in 20 men experience depression and or anxiety during their partners pregnancy and 1 in 10 men experience depression and or anxiety after the birth of their child. Pregnancy can be bitter sweet for many – men included! There is …
As you know as part of PANDA’s perinatal depression and anxiety week I have been sharing information in order to help raise awareness about this very important cause. I have collaborated this week with the fabulous Steph from @mummybloggersydney to share some of her insights, thoughts, experiences and stories with fellow blogger and friend @mummy_conwell have …
Anxiety and Depression awareness is SO important!! Educating the community about WHAT it is and encouraging people to become familiar with the signs and WHAT to look out for is a huge goal of PANDA awareness week! Today I will be talking about what options, help and support you have available. Becoming familiar with the …
Anxiety often reminds me of a chameleon. It has the ability to change and present itself in so many ways. It never discriminates age, gender, race or socio economical status and absolutely does NOT like change! Anxiety is very much a creature of habit that likes to control areas in your life in order to …
In light and awareness of PANDA’s Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week I have decided to write and share a Blog Series that talks about the Signs, Symptoms and Steps to take if YOU or someone YOU KNOW is either currently or previously struggling with anxiety and depression. Opening the conversation to bring awareness, continue working on reducing the stigma …
I recently created a poll asking whether morning or night anxiety was more prevalent…?? Morning Anxiety measured at 70% so I thought I would share a few tips with you all on how to manage that dreaded morning anxiety! SETTING INTENTIONS How you start you day and end your night plays a huge role in your …
Guest Post By Fi Morrison New Mum Anxiety Becoming a mother has been the best thing I have ever done, and it has changed my life in ways I couldn’t ever have imagined. But it has also been a difficult road to travel. It has taken a lot of angst and worry to get me …
