A Mother's Mind

• EP 142 | Creating yourself a happy list

  In this episode, I’m talking about something simple yet powerful: creating a happy list for yourself.This idea came from a sweet little moment with my son Freddie, and it reminded me how often we forget what makes us feel calm, lit-up or grounded especially when we are in the thick of motherhood.When we get a moment to ourselves, it can feel impossible to choose something that actually refuels us because we’re so used to either giving our time away, or going blank when the moment finally arrives.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What a happy list is and why it’s so helpful for mums- How to prep your brain ahead of time so you’re not frozen when you get a moment to yourself- Why “making it tangible” is so important when it comes to lightening the mental load- What to include on your list (and how to build it in a way that works)- How I’m using this tool right now in my own lifePress play and start building your happy list with me.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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• EP 141 | What I’ve learned from welcoming our au pair

  In this episode, I’m walking you through the process of welcoming an au pair into our family. I talk about what led to the decision, how we made it work, and the big (often unexpected) lessons I’ve learned along the way.It’s not just about childcare. This season has brought up big things around capacity, communication, asking for support, and what it means to be resourceful *and* honest about your limits as a mum.In this episode, you’ll learn:- What pushed us to seek more support and why it wasn’t optional- How I knew I had to communicate my needs more clearly (even when it felt uncomfortable)- What I learned about receiving help and being open to community- Why capable doesn’t have to mean silent, and how I practised being both- What I’ll carry forward from this season, even beyond having an au pairWhether you’re thinking about extra help or just need permission to say “this is too much,” this one is full of real talk and hard earned lessons and sharing the whole process with you. Pop it in your ears now. I’m so glad we get to have these chats.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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• EP 140 | The perfectionism of the longing cycle

  In this episode, I dig into the perfectionism that keeps so many of us in the cycle of waiting, hoping, and building up the longing for the perfect moment… only to freeze when the moment finally arrives. You know that thing you’ve been dreaming about doing (the quiet solo coffee, that creative project, the time to just be?) This episode explores why it can feel easier to long for it than to actually do it.And I share why disappointment doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it’s just part of the process.This is something that has come up with a lot of my clients recently, so this is how I’ve coached them through it, and I hope it helps you too. In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your brain keeps you stuck in the “if only…” loop- What’s really underneath the pressure you put on solo time or hobbies- How to spot if perfectionism is stopping you from taking action- What to do when fear of disappointment holds you back- A gentler, more sustainable way to get what you’re longing forSo if that is you and you find yourself sitting in the longing cycle and you find yourself stopping from taking action, just recognise that maybe just, maybe it is your brain keeping you safe, because it feels easier to sit in the longing than it does to feel the disappointment or the discouragement of taking action and it not being.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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• EP 139 | The best way to be kinder to yourself

  This episode is about the best way to be kinder to yourself and how it has nothing to do with bubble baths or slowing down.I talk about the power of giving yourself credit (genuinely, not just as a throwaway) and how to retrain your brain to actually see the good you do each day.I share how this shift is possible for anyone, even if your default right now is self-doubt, harsh inner talk, or constantly focusing on what’s not working.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why your brain overlooks the good stuff (and how to change that)- How to know if your default thoughts are holding you back- What language and tone you actually want to hear in your head- How to start teaching your brain a new, kinder inner dialogue- Simple ways to make self-kindness feel more concrete and naturalIf you’ve ever wanted to be a bit nicer to yourself but didn’t know how to make it stick, this one will show you what that really looks like in everyday motherhood.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 –  This is THE journal that I use and the one that I created just for mums like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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• EP 138 | The impact of the saying ‘it is what it is’.

  This episode is about a little phrase that gets thrown around a lot… “it is what it is.”I’m talking about the impact this has on how we view our lives, how we settle for things that don’t feel good, and why that matters more than we often realise.This episode is part soapbox, part pep talk and a whole lot of encouragement to question the stories we’ve been handed about how life has to feel. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “maybe this is just how it is now,” I want you to listen to this one.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why “it is what it is” can keep you stuck without even realising it- What I’ve noticed when this phrase shows up in motherhood and adult life- How I catch myself before settling into stress as the default- What to do when your belief in possibility starts to feel shaky- How to hold on to your own way of thinking (even when others don’t get it)This episode will remind you that it’s okay to want it, and you’re allowed to go after it.Resources for youJoin my email list of beautiful mums here to stay in the loop, feel less alone, and get the pep talks you didn’t know you needed.Download my free A Mother’s Mind Morning Musings guide — 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 –  This is THE journal that I use in my days and created for mums just like you.Join a Mother’s Mind Membership - a self paced program where you will implement the Offload Practice, a process driven approach, to successfully share your mental load, ultimately enjoying your daily life without mental exhaustion.Connect with me:Check out my Mindset Journal, just for Mums HERECheck out my Website HEREConnect with me on Instagram @michelle.c.weeks

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