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04/08/2023

Does the summer holidays seem never ending?

As we near the final week of the summer holidays I will be the first to admit it is long… sooooooo long.

Kids are exhausting yet we are reminded that there’s only 18 summers so make the most of it. Soon they won’t want to spend summers with you.

Don’t over plan their activities so you let them be bored… yet I’m so bored mum is on repeat.

So here’s to all the mums surviving summer. 🍷

The end is near

24/06/2023

Motherhood
Mental load
ChatGPT

One close to my heart that I’ll be looking to research more - how can we embracing the use of technology and AI to reduce the pressures of motherhood and mental load?

Today I asked ChatGPT this.

As an AI language model, I can offer suggestions and support to help alleviate the mental load associated with motherhood. Here are a few ways I can assist:

1. Planning and organization: I can help you create schedules, set reminders, and manage tasks to help you stay organized and on top of your responsibilities.
2. Research and information: If you have questions about parenting, child development, or any related topics, I can provide you with information and research to help you make informed decisions.
3. Emotional support: Motherhood can be challenging, and it’s essential to prioritize self-care and emotional well-being. I can lend a listening ear, provide encouragement, or suggest self-care strategies to help you manage stress and maintain a healthy mindset.
4. Problem-solving: Whether you’re facing a specific parenting challenge or need guidance on balancing multiple responsibilities, I can assist in brainstorming solutions and providing different perspectives.

Remember, while I can offer guidance and support, it’s important to reach out to your loved ones, professionals, and support networks for personalized help when needed.

14/05/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there. The fur mums, plant mums, step mums, hopeful mums, soon to be mums, honorary mums, mother like figures, dads who are also the mum.

Maybe your wine glass remain full and know you are doing great 🍷🍷

11/05/2023

As we head into Mother’s Day, I wanted to post that not everything you see on instagram is picture perfect.

Motherhood is messy and tiring. Both you and your child are learning about your boundaries, what you are capable of whilst juggling your own inner struggles.

For me, I’ve been working on my own saboteurs, ego, shadow values. However you refer to them as.

🟢 Being aware how these, which are different from others, impact your outlook on life and also how you parent. How does this impact your relationships both personally and professionally?

✔️ acknowledging that they exist and being mindful of how they impact perspectives. I, for one, am trying to be less controlling. There is so much I can’t control. I can’t always protect my kids but I am teaching them to look out for danger for example. I can’t control what happens but I can control how I react to it. As an epic meltdown happens in Asia and everyone around me is staring at me wondering when I’m going to tame my child, I’ll be trying to calm but secretly losing my $**+ inside 💆🏻‍♀️

So back to this picture in paradise. You don’t know how other mothers are struggling. Behind this photo is 2 ridiculously tired parents, struggling with Covid. But 2 kids who are full of energy and didn’t want to be stuck in a hotel room. Who then had an epic meltdown because I was remembering that I needed more photos of me being a mum that wasn’t a selfie! So perfect pictures are never really so perfect. ❤️

Be kind to yourself and to others.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers, mother like figures, hopeful mothers, son to be mothers, fur baby mums. You are doing an amazing job just the way you are ❤️

08/03/2023

International women’s week started with an interview on these 3 questions:

1. What is a woman that has inspired me and why?
2. How can we support and empower women to achieve their goals?
3. What advice would you give to girls who want to make a difference?

Everyone is unique with their own stories. I am constantly inspired by the women I meet as they share their stories. The obstacles they have had to overcome, as women we get the raw end of the stick. From hormones to society, we have so much to deal with, without the additional complication of women tearing down other women!

We come a long way but also have a long way to go. We need to celebrate women and their successes. Not see it as competition. If we can’t even support each other how do we expect anyone else to?

How do you feel about these questions? Let’s open up the discussion on how else we can support each other! ❤️

Happy international women’s day! Thank you for each and every one of you who is breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes.

23/01/2023

🏮🧧Gong Xi Fat Choi 新年快樂 🧧🏮

Happy Lunar New Year to those celebrating.

For those new to Asia, the lunar new year is a significant celebration and part of Asian culture. The date changes as it follows the lunar calendar and it is the first new moon after the 20th of Jan.

🐰 2023 the year of the rabbit 🐰 I ran a session covering some of they key symbols, food meanings and practicing greetings before heading to Chinatown to look at the decorations.

Understanding the significance of key celebrations helps in the assimilation into expat life. But surprisingly everyone learnt something new!

Drop us a DM if you want a copy of the presentation

08/01/2023

It just takes the courage to take the first step and it can only be a small one. It’s the multitude of the small changes that create the biggest change…

So this year I’m attempting to be more present and use my phone less.

It’s hard, I’m addicted. I use it for work, for researching things to do, writing notes to remember things and as an expat connecting with friends across the globe.

But the boys are noticing it and not in a good way. So I’m trying to consciously be aware and use it less, time boxing periods of use.

One small step at a time

What are some new habits you are trying to change this year?

02/01/2023

Welcome to 2023!

I love a sunrise because it signifies the start of a new day. So the sunrise on a new year is something special.

Of course you can change any time, but a new year combines those who like to change by a specific date or those who like a change of period.

Now you have reflected on the year that’s gone, let’s take some action.

What are some of your intentions for 2023?

30/12/2022

So how was your 2022?

What were your successes/accomplishments? Big or small?

Did you have any mantras/intentions that you lived by? Did you set any goals?

What were some of your challenges? How did you overcome them?

What parts of 2022 did you enjoy? What parts do you want to phase out?

Do you have a bigger goal? How do any of these get you closer to that goal?

For most people, year end is when people naturally see a closure and take time out to reflect on the year that has gone past and what next.

As I sit on our balcony overlooking the Strait of Malacca, reflecting and a pause on how my 2022 went and just how incredibly fast time is flying. The learnings, successes and general reflections are all things I will be bringing into my 2023…

#2022

26/12/2022

It’s been awhile, so hello there! 👋🏻

My name is Michelle and I am an ICF qualified coach. I specialise in helping women finding their passion and purpose in life particularly after big life changes such as motherhood, moving countries or even realising that it’s your time to focus on you! 👏🏻

With the year coming to a close and downtime or stressful time for others, I like to reflect on why I chose this path.

I left my role as a project manager at large investment banks to spend more time with these two. ❤️

Do I sometimes wonder if I should go back? Yes of course, I am human and tempted by stability and financial security. But then I get snippets to remind me why.

When I get the biggest smiles and fastest run when I pick up E from school.

When A searches the audience and spots me and gives me a wave and the assurance that I made it to his concert.

As you reflect and look to set goals, intentions, mantras for 2023, making sure that your goals align with your why and your priorities make it easier to refocus on your passion and purpose.

How certain are your whys? If you have decided to focus on you and need some help aligning your whys, send me a message for a chat! 📩

25/12/2022

🎅🏼Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! 🎅🏼

Thank you for everyone who has supported me in my journey! Thank you to my clients, Friends and fellow coaches.

Today for some will be joyous and merry and bright.

Today for some will be extremely difficult full of triggers and past traumas.

Today for some will be very stressful.

However your day pans out, tomorrow is another day.

But if everyday is a struggle and you are ready to break from ground hog day. Send me a DM

🎄🎅🏼Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼

22/12/2022

As we head in to the final days before Xmas, just a reminder Xmas is as perfect as you make it. 🎄🎅🏼

Our boys won’t be getting a mountain of presents as we are doing a 5 present rule plus one from Santa. Also their presents were 90% pre-loved. 🎁

They ran out of turkey at the store, after a small panic, no problems! I got a ham. 🍖

We have our expectations about what a Xmas should look like - thank you society and Martha Stewart. But we as mothers don’t need that extra pressure to do it all, have it all and want it right now. Motherhood is stressful enough without adding to it. ❤️

So if it all feels too much, think about what makes Xmas and the holidays important to you.

For us, post Covid, it’s spending time with family and friends because we don’t know when that will be taken away. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Carpe Diem - seize the day

What are your holiday mantras? 🎅🏼🎄

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