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✧ Mum, lawyer & fitness trainer ✧ Keeping healthy REAL✧ Recipes, Self Care & Workouts ✧
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Self doubt and negativity creates fear, which holds us back from doing what we hope to do. They’re those little lies we often find our mind thinking like ‘I can’t do this I always stuff it up’, or ‘I just don’t have enough time’, or ‘I should be more like her’, or ‘no one else cares how I am’, or ‘if I don’t succeed at this I’ll be a failure’. Can you relate to any of those too?
When you think about it these thoughts often come back to an underlying belief that you’re not good enough or that your worth is dependent on your looks or abilities. Which is so not true! You were created with love and purpose. YOU ARE PERFECTLY LOVED BY GOD AS YOU ARE NOW AND THAT MAKES YOU ENOUGH. You need to tell yourself this until you believe it because I guarantee you that you will find so much more freedom and ability to succeed if you start from a point of self acceptance and love, rather than self loath.
So how do you practically do this? How do you change negative thoughts that might have been there for years?
Firstly, this won’t happen overnight and will take effort and consistency, but it is a fairly easy solution:
1. become aware of your thoughts. Listen to what you tell yourself.
2. Question that thought – is it true? Is this how God sees me or do I think I know better than him? Is this thinking positively? Has negative thinking like this ever given me success and happiness before? What is the positive, true thought I could have instead?
3. Reiterate this new truth and thought. Eg. instead of ‘I can’t do this, I always stuff up’ think ‘this is a new day, yesterdays mistakes have passed and I can do anything I put my mind to.’ Or if it’s a thought like ‘I should be more like her!’ think ‘I am excited to be walking my own journey and making my own change. I love what my body, mind and soul do for me. They allow me to love others through a,b and c.’ 🔖Save this post and work at it because you’re worth it and deserve to live fear free 💗

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Less than 24 hours to win the biggest prize I’ve ever given away - a family photoshoot or newborn shoot with Sydney photographer @aftonfifephotography! Prize includes some prints, full digital copies and the shoot (valued at over $2000!!). Head to the link in my bio to enter - it’s worth it, Afton is amazing! Hope you have a great Monday beautiful 💗

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I will forever smoosh your face with kisses Aria 💋 Even when you can run away, it will be my motivation to be able to run faster & catch you 💋💋💋Love your ‘cool’/embarrassing Mum. 😆 💁🏼‍♀️hair by my girl @reneehugheshair - isn’t she fab!?

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Grapefruit - it's the new 'in' flavour! Have you seen it popping up in juices or smoothies yet? Want to try it? The recipe for this Anti-Inflammatory Grapefruit Breakfast Smoothie is now on the blog (link in bio)! It’s not only on trend, but it also beautifully balances the semi-sweet bitter flavour with the creamy flavours of yoghurt and avocado, and a dash more sweetness thanks to some pineapple. Created by @sallyobermeder and @maha_corbett of @swiishbysallyo it’s just one of the stunning recipes from their new book, Super Green Super Easy - a great read!

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Post long weekend vibes 🤩 Very happy to have had a rare three days of family fun at home. What did you get up to? Would love to know!

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𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗢
Our bodies need rest to replenish every complex system that helps us do all the wonderful and all the ordinary things we do. To make time to rest, we need to learn when we need to say no to events, people and work. As a people pleaser at heart, I’m forever practicing these skills, so here’s some questions that help me discern the way I use my time:
Is this going to take me closer to my goal this week? After prioritising my goals, do I actually have time to do this AND fit in some important rest/‘me time’? Is this offering some value to my life? Is this commitment still relevant to my life?
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗢
When you say ‘no’ it is critical that you are firm, that you leave no room for ambiguity. Responding with phrases such as ‘Oh I’d love to but it’s a bit difficult because…’ or ‘That sounds like a really wonderful idea. I’ll just need to think and get back to you….’, although they feel easier to deliver at the time of a request, they actually create a continuing mental decision process. This can lead to stress and guilt for you and confusion on the part of the person requesting your time.
𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
So, the moment has come to practice your assertive voice. Are you ready? Pause and take a moment now to try it out loud. Practice makes perfect. One, two, three – ‘No, I can’t help with that, I’m sorry ’. Did you sound resolved in the decision? Did you convince yourself? If not then give it another go. What things do you need to learn to say no to? If you need a second opinion, or some advice – drop your question in the comments below or via my stories question box I would love to help you sort through and prioritise the things in your life to help you reach those goals!

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🌰🍫Healthy Hazelnut Ferrero Rocher Milkshake Recipe 🍫🌰 HIT THE BOOKMARK FOR LATER! 🏷
YOU’LL NEED: •1 cup Pure Harvest hazelnut & coconut milk
•1 tbs cocao powder
•1 tbs 100% maple syrup
•1 tbs Inca Organics coconut protein powder
•¼ tsp vanilla bean paste
For the topping:
•2 tsp toasted salted coconut flakes
•2 tsp grated 90% dark chocolate or cocoa nibs
•6 hazelnuts, chopped finely METHOD:
1. Blend together hazelnut & coconut milk, cocao powder, maple syrup, protein powder and vanilla bean paste.
2. Pour into a glass.
3. Top with coconut flakes, dark chocolate and hazlenuts. 🥥🍫Love coconut chocolate treats? 🍨🧁🍪Head to my blog via the link in my bio for 3 more FREE healthy choc-coconut Dessert recipes you're taste buds and your waist line will love! Tell me, which was your favourite out of the four listed?

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I absolutely love seeing health professionals create food or drink products that ACTUALLY benefit our health. It’s great to know what the healthy alternatives are! Dentist, Angie Lang, recently launched @swirlitdrink, functional tea-based and botanical drinks that are a tasty  alternative to sugary and acidic drinks with science backed ingredients to promote oral health, and reduce the risk of dental decay, erosion and tooth loss. Good job Angie! #swirlit #loveyoursmile #swirlitpartner

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About a month ago, my hilarious, supportive cousin wrote this note to me. I’ve read it so many times because I’ve found it very encouraging and I wanted to share it with other mums of little ones for a laugh & so you know you’re not alone 😘 “I’ve been there and It’s tough. I guess I just wanted you to know I’m here if you ever just want to talk to someone 🙂 All the advice you get from people is “look after yourself”, “rest when you can”, “take time out for yourself”, but no one ever tells you how to do that! There is this tiny human who is absolutely dependent on you for everything, and a toddler who wants just as much attention as the newborn and then some, and somewhere in the chaos of it all you’re supposed to find time to have a clean, tidy house, cook meals for everyone, and find time to shower yourself, and then have “time” to look after yourself.... please! There is not enough hours in the day! Just know that every mum feels overwhelmed by it all more often then they admit and everyone is just doing their best to survive and keep the tiny people alive....If you ever ever need to vent please text or call, sometimes you just need to say “hey my kid was an absolute shit today!” Because they can be, and not be judged 😃 I won’t judge, my kids are mostly shits 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ I know it means nothing now, but it will get better and it will get easier (sort of) be kind to yourself, if you want to leave the house messy and go to the park do it! If you could not be bothered cooking after a long day order Uber eats and don’t fee guilty about it ☺️ If you haven’t washed your hair in a week stick in some leave in conditioner and move on 😂 Surviving isn’t pretty sometimes but you are doing an amazing job and you are enough ❤️ Those little humans are so lucky to have you as their mumma 😘” Lovely Mama’s, I am here for you like this too! Message me anytime. We are in this together! 👯‍♀️ 💗 Tag a Mama that you want to remind of this too! 👯‍♀️💗

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I want to tell you that you are enough. 💐 Before Instagram and stress begins to tell you otherwise this week, please know that you are enough as you are, where you are and with what you’re doing NOW. Keep your mind on the positives. Don’t listen to thoughts that only drag you down. God offers his spirit, a renewed heart and a sound mind (see 2 Timothy 1:7) to those that seek him - that’s some big promises so call him up on them - trust me he’d love to hear from you - it’s what he made you for - a relationship with him! And if God doesn’t make mistakes, that’s all the more reason to say that he made you perfect. As you are. Right now. Rest in that truth and live with joy this week! 💗

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Fill your fridge with good food so you fuel your body with good food. The farmers market is calling you!👩🏼‍🌾 Alllsssooooo.... 🆕 blog post up from our in house dietitian, Melanie Sharpe @sharpess about whether butter or margarine 🥞is the better choice. Interesting read, I’ve always wondered! Link in bio pretties! 💗

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✨Jumping for joy - I’ve got a new, cute pair of Frankie4’s for spring!!🌷Absolutely obsessed with @frankie4footwear - Mum and I are complete converts. Podiatrist and physiotherapist designed so they are more comfortable than you can imagine (unless you’ve worn Frankie4’s before, then you know the goodness!😆). It’s hidden support in these Ainsley’s so when you’re walking normally you can’t see it! So good👌🏻 Have you tried them? Which design did you get or do you want?

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