We used to live in London, in Camden Town. It can be hard to find rest in a busy city, a city always awake, on the go and never stopping (some of the reasons I love it there tbh!). When you meet people who aren’t ‘city people’ or have never lived in a city, they…
My favourite bible verses that I have held onto as a parent are: ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.’ (Ecclesiastes 3v1) this has helped me to remember that the different and difficult stages of parenting are just seasons, they don’t last forever! The verse I held onto…
I wanted to address postpartum intrusive thoughts because I feel it’s another one of those areas that no one talks about! I experienced these but had no idea it was common in motherhood and didn’t even put a name to these thoughts until Psychotherapist and Mother Anna Mathur talked about them in one of her…
In the bible in the book of Kings, Elijah is on the run for his life and is exhausted from a great trial. He is struggling and has had enough: ‘Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said ‘Get up and eat’. (1 Kings…
‘Taking time off will allow you to work more efficiently whenever you get back to it. Set aside one day each week to unplug to improve productivity and feel a greater sense of accomplishment’. (Cherry, 2021) ‘Take one day off a week…’ pretty sure I’ve heard that advice somewhere before! Rest. It’s becoming the ‘in’…
How many of these incredible people do you know? I’m going to share some of the top thought leaders in the area of motherhood, who specifically integrate faith and wellness and who helped influence my journey as a mother. By the end of the article, you will discover how you too can follow Jesus whilst looking…
The Take a Minute Mama space at The Suffolk Spa is for mothers interested in nurturing themselves; their mind, body and soul. For those who want to take a break from the overwhelm and to find rest in the ultimate healer and counsellor, Jesus. I love a bit of pampering, a spa day or even…
I want to help and support mothers with their mental, physical and spiritual health. I want to do this from a Christian perspective and therefore have a place for Christian mothers to go to for health and wellness. 1. Provide research based information on maternal mental health As a research psychologist I will make sure…