Here are some thoughts regarding motherhood by my friend and colleague, Karen Miles. She hits the nail on the head and I couldn't have said it better...read on!
Being a parent is easy and intuitive, correct? Well, no — it's just customary to pretend that that's the case.Last night I went to bed very confused. Why do parents name their children after affluenza-inspired objects? Why do they pretend at the playground that their child can do no wrong? Why do they buy houses in suburbs they can't afford?
It seems ingrained in humans to make out like their life is so much better than it really is and so much better than yours. Perhaps it dates back to all our world wars for power, strength and riches. The bigger you feel, the stronger your chances of 'survival', the less likely your city comes under attack. Conquer and fake it to make it?
Read the rest of the article here.
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Kirstie Gillon-Wood is Director of 90 Degree Coaching Ltd., a company devoted to supporting women wanting to create independence, and achieve personal and professional success. You can learn more about Kirstie’s products and services at http://www.90degreecoaching.co.nz.
Mums, I know you are striving for MORE in your life, but you're not able to put your finger on exactly what it is you are looking for. Or maybe you know what you want, but don't know how to get there. Or you know how to get there but lack the belief in yourself. Together we will get you there. Here (on this blog) and now is a good place to start. I hope in reading this, you feel validated, understood, supported and encouraged. I'm sure you are a fabulous Mum.
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