Posts Tagged ‘me time’
Top 10 Insight Timer Meditations for Mothers
After years of restless monkey mind attempts, I’ve finally created a daily meditation habit I wouldn’t want to live without. I owe it all to the free Insight Timer Meditation app. I love to wake up in the morning to ‘beditate’ without even getting out from under the cozy covers. The best thing about Insight Timer…
Read MoreIntuition: Listening to Your Inner GPS
You know that little voice in your head that knows the answers? The one that guides you in the right direction and helps you make good decisions? Chances are you don’t. We all have an internal GPS, otherwise known as intuition, but in our busy lives, we’ve lost touch with it. Back in caveman days (before…
Read MoreArianna Huffington’s Personal Advice for Busy Mothers
I recently had the pleasure of attending an inspirational talk in Madrid by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and author of the wonderful book ‘Thrive’. The subject of her talk was one very close to my heart: Balance & Mindfulness. When she asked if anyone had any questions, my hand shot up. Before…
Read MoreBack to School – Back to ME
Being a mother these days isn’t easy. There’s always more to do than time. Ever feel overwhelmed or unfulfilled? Wish you could find a better balance between the kids – and everything else? Want to get your life on track and find better systems for feeling organised and on top of it all? Here at Project Me…
Read MoreMy Date With Deepak
I woke up this morning excited to start my day. You’d be too if you had a date with Deepak. I was first introduced to Deepak Chopra 15 years ago in a dusty, used book shop in London. ‘The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success for Parents‘ seemed to jumped off the shelf and into my hands.…
Read MoreHow to Indulge Yourself (Within A Budget)
FACT #1: Being a mother is a beautiful gift. FACT #2: It’s also the most underpaid, overworked (but rewarding in it’s own way) job on the planet. FACT #3: Most mothers don’t pamper themselves nearly enough because of guilt, time or money. Does #3 ring true for you? You’re not alone. Guilt tops the list because our…
Read MoreHow To Create A Toolbox of Calm
Back when my kids were very little, life felt hectic and out of control. I was shouting at them way too much and I desperately wanted to be a more peaceful, loving mother. I decided to create a Toolbox of Calm. Something I could quickly access when I felt a full-blown Mama Meltdown coming on. I…
Read MoreHow to Stay Calm When Your Child Gets Angry
How can we help our children when they are angry, frustrated, disappointed, or sad? The key is to start by staying calm. We don’t need to argue, defend, or join them in their emotional upheaval. Instead, it’s important we just breathe, relax, and stay grounded. It’s not easy, I know. Feeling frustrated or angry with…
Read MoreCreate Your Project ME In 3 Easy Steps
Anyone else go all weak at the knees about stationery? Highlighter pens, Post-It notes, paper clips and notebooks – I’m a kid in a candy store in a shop that sells funky, colourful supplies. Combine that with my love fill-in-the-blank worksheets and I’m in my own kind of bliss. The concept of this very website came out of…
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