How Do You Find Your Inner Champion?

by Lisa // March 26, 2016 // 1 Comment

I recently watched the TED talk by Rita Pearson entitled Every Kid Needs a Champion and it got me thinking. As a teacher I’ve been an encourager, advocate and champion for many kids, often with amazing outcomes. But it takes a lot... Continue reading →

Here’s a Simple Writing Exercise that Helps you Discover your Why.

by Lisa // March 18, 2016 // No Comments

A bio poem is a great way to get creative about YOU! When I’m trying to find my focus and tap into the deeper motivations that drive my dreams, it helps to have some simple prompts. This is why I love... Continue reading →

Changing Times, Changing Identity

by Lisa // January 20, 2016 // 4 Comments

The Elusive ‘Writer’s Voice’ When I started my blog here at mummy2mum in November 2014 I wrote for the sheer pleasure of it! Blogging carved out a space and place for me to reflect meaningfully on my experiences and share those... Continue reading →

My Top 3 Favourite Blog Posts of 2015!

by Lisa // December 31, 2015 // 1 Comment

It’s a tradition in our family to pick our Top 3 favourite things – Top 3 favourite holidays, Top 3 favourite dinners, Top 3 favourite movies and so on. So it seems only natural that here on Mummy2mum I’m going... Continue reading →

Bikini Body v Bikini Mind

by Lisa // December 28, 2015 // No Comments

At 43 years old I’m wearing a bikini for the first time in 15 years! Let me just say that again – I’m wearing a bikini in public! It’s summer here in Australia and that means one thing – swimwear season! This year I... Continue reading →

Own The Change You Want to Achieve

by Lisa // October 5, 2015 // 7 Comments

Often the biggest challenge I face is self-doubt. I have so many aspirations, dreams and passions, but I doubt my ability to realize them. Notebooks overflow with my ideas, but it is Doubt that keeps them cocooned within the pages;... Continue reading →

Floating Without An Anchor To Identity

by Lisa // September 30, 2015 // 10 Comments

The feeling of losing myself has been a pivotal experience of motherhood. I have lost myself in the love, the wonder and the daily grind of bringing children into the world and making a family. So consuming is the experience... Continue reading →

The Narrative Of Motherhood; Letting Go Whilst Holding On

by Lisa // August 22, 2015 // 13 Comments

I’m living a contradiction as a Mother of teens; I’m letting go whilst holding on! I know that I’m not getting the balance right because there are times when I’m holding on so tight that my children feel like a life line. How do I... Continue reading →

Words Of Wisdom For Your 16 Year Old Self

by Lisa // June 20, 2015 // 10 Comments

Dear 16 Year Old Self, You are beautiful, slim and amazing. I know you don’t believe this yet, but I want to show you why you should. Body Talk That body you constantly criticise, and think hateful thoughts about, looks... Continue reading →

Love Transforms Lives

by Lisa // May 28, 2015 // No Comments

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