What a year 2024 has been! So many firsts and so many falters - it can all be consuming when Christmas comes along but looking back brings back all the beautiful joy from each memory - moving into our own home and renovating, random hikes with the bestie (I almost died and she had a small asthma attack 😂), whale watching for the first time, family days out, Mister C acing the year as school captain and Harvey crunching his first proper year as a preppie, setting up and publishing my coaching business and all the crazy hilarious moments in between. #ruralliving has been an adventure as we navigate longer shopping trips, cutting wood for winter (Carter learnt how to chop! and is so great at using a whip!) and time with friends and family is cherished even more now that the visits are longer in between. The struggles are worth it to come together at the end of the year and remember all the moments that created a life fully lived, even on the hard days! What’s something you’re proud of accomplishing this year - I’m definitely proud of just surviving it all because it’s been a tough one! Merry Christmas and here’s to a great 2025! #cheerstolife 🥂 It better be a good one! 👊🏼

Your little reminder that you don’t have to do ALL THE THINGS ✨A few tips to help you along this holiday season ⬇️⬇️🎄 🎄 Keep your daily routine - consistency, especially with the kiddos, helps you to predict what’s coming and keep your body regulated - think a normal sleep and wake time, eating regular healthy meals (pack a lunchbox for those road trips!) and don’t forget to drink your daily 2L of H2o 🎄Set some time aside for you - you are important too and the holidays can feel so stressful. Schedule some time out for you to recharge, recenter and ask yourself ‘what do I need right now?’ Your body will thank you for it 💖 🎄 Say no if it doesn’t feel right - Safe guard your energy and mental health from toxic situations by setting boundaries for yourself. It’s ok to say no, it’s ok to reschedule, it’s ok to remove yourself from situations that tire you, burn you out, upset you or make you uncomfortable. And yes, even when it comes to family! #iykyk 🎄Don’t worry about presents - If times are tough (hello inflation and no change in wages!) and you’re scrambling to make bank, ask others to skip the presents and focus on positive social time with those you love and care about. After all, that’s the real meaning of Christmas isn’t it? If anyone has a problem, it’s theirs and might open your eyes to what they truly value! 😬 🎄 Skip it all - Christmas can sometimes be clouded by feelings of grief, guilt, avoidance or depression - it’s ok to have all the feelings and to really not feel up for any of it (I’m ready for it to be over and for the new year to start truly!). Do the bare minimum for your kiddos (they really just want presents anyway right? 😅) and have some down time. Honour your feelings, allow them to be and focus on you and what will help you get through the season. It could look like pyjama days, movie days in bed, nuggets and chips for three nights straight and leaving the dishes for tomorrow. #giveyourselfabreak #thistooshallpass 🎄Remember the basics - shelter, food, water, clothes and love above all things 💖 Take the pressure off mumma, you’re doing a great job ✨ What will you let go of to create a calmer holiday for you?

Wanna know a secret 🤫 The one thing that’s got me ANYWHERE in life, that’s allowed me to reach my goals, rebalance my #mentalhealthstruggles and just live my life better in general? (besides hiding from my family in my bathroom for a moment of peace ⬆️😂) Keeping things a secret! Hear me out.. Nobody needs to know what you’re working on, but you. Nobody needs to know your every move and what you think, feel, have, need. Keep it a secret. Think it, feel it, dream it and set some goals. Baby steps first though! The moment that we begin to share *all the things* is the moment we allow others to change our mind, have an input and opinion (that can be really toxic and break our momentum!) and make us feel that we aren’t good enough. I found my (now) husband by dating him in secret, I crunched out my health coaching course by deciding and starting it in secret, we decided and bought our house in the rural country by doing it in secret.. all these things, by doing it in secret, allowed me to show up without doubt, without hesitation and without the ‘you really should be doing this or that’ and ‘are you sure that’s REALLY what you want?’… Even those closest to us who may have the best intentions can be the ones who stop us from creating the life we really want to live.. So, DREAM BIG BEAUTIFUL ✨ ENVISION YOUR DREAM LIFE AND GO FOR IT. This is your life you’re living, nobody else’s - take control and live with no regrets. #youareworthit and #yourlife is yours for the taking 🌈 .. and if you’ve gotta hide in the bathroom to find that clarity, I say go for it!! 😂 #momtipsandtricks #parentingmadeeasy #motherhoodbelike #sahmlifestyle #motherhoodunfiltered #goalsetter #coachingtips #motivationalwords #motivationalmonday #yougotthisgirl #hidingplace

What are Micro Self-Care Habits ❓❓ Micro self-care habits are small, actionable self-care habits that you can implement in 5 minutes or less, allowing you to get a quick recharge even during the busiest moments. ✨ When thinking of what micro self-care habits to choose, it can be handy to think of how you want to FEEL during that time. You may be ⚡feeling stressed?⚡… so you need to relax - which may look like stepping away from the moment and meditating (yes you can meditate with your eyes open, keeping a check on those babies 👀) You may be 🌪feeling overstimulated? 🌪… so you need you balance - putting on some calm music or removing some music/noise from the environment or taking a walk outside to reconnect with the earth (walking bare foot on grass helps this SO MUCH!). 🍃 You may be 💤 feeling tired?💤 … so you need to nourish - your energy and mood - that may be enjoying a warm cup of coffee, laying down in bed or on the couch so you can recharge your body, or by picking out a healthy snack which will boost your energy slowly for the rest of the day. 🍏 You may be 😩feeling like a bad mum?😩.. so you need to recenter - taking your mind off the moment by changing the environment, doing a small activity you love like colouring, listening to your favourite music, or baking/creating something with your hands is a great way to occupy your mind and allow the overwhelming and negative thoughts to subside (PS, you're actually doing GREAT! 🤩 You just need a break, or some more support) So beautiful mumma, what 💫micro self-care habits💫 are you going to try to incorporate into your day, or maybe right now to boost yourself up! Tell me all of them below 🤩

Sweet dreams were made of this ✨ Every morning, I set aside time for *myself* and start the day right (including getting up at 5am just so I can have some quiet away from the demands of #realmotherhood) It starts with coffee ☕(caramel lattes are my favvve!) and then come other #selfcarehacks! ⬇ I personally love something that - 📖 Nurtures - Journaling reconnects me with me and sets me straight when I'm too much in my own head! 🍓Nourishes - Today it's rice pudding, strawberries and banana - a little treat (I'm not sharing with the kiddos!) 💝 Restores - Planning for the week ahead to reduce overwhelm and block out some time for my goals and me-time 🌟 Tell me below, what's your favourite go-to reset each day? Are you blocking out some time for you and how? 🥰 #reclaimyourlife #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthtips #mentalcoach #depressedlife #depressionsupport #limitingbeliefs #getbettereveryday #selflovetips #journaladdict #journalprompts #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodmoments #realmotherhood

Motherhood is one of the most rewarding experiences. Having your own little mini-me running about, telling you they love you and flashing you cheeky smiles can be so uplifting for the soul. [insert heavenly music here] 🥰 BUT… Constantly making sure their needs and happiness are taken care of, while managing the endless demands of daily life can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself. Hello to - 🥴Burnout and Exhaustion 😓 Mental Health Struggles 😑 Losing Touch with Who You Are Does that sound familiar? Self-care is the bridge that brings you back to you 💫 💝 You Begin to Feel Happier and More Balanced 💝 You Rediscover Your Identity 💝 You Become a “Better” Mum 💝 Your Physical Health Improves As a mother, you give so much of yourself to others, but it’s time to give back to yourself ☂. It isn’t selfish to do so. If you're needing to add a little self-care back into your life and start rebuilding your identity to find 🌟YOU🌟 again, give me a follow. I share helpful strategies, tips and REAL TALK about motherhood, as well as handy printables you can implement into your day. If you'd like to jump right in, you can always head on over to my website @ mumplanswithem.com 😘 or send me a DM and let me know, what's your biggest struggle in the day to day throws of motherhood! I've got you mumma, and you've got this! 💪 P.S. How beautiful is a sunrise in my self-care sunroom?? 😍

It’s been one of those days. The kids are running circles around you. 🥴 The dishes still need doing. The stress is pent up in your body - you somehow managed to get them to bed, and now you’re crying in the shower wondering why you can’t “get it right”. Cheryl down the road seems to have it all set straight, but you can’t manage to get through the day. Maybe it’s you. Maybe you just can’t handle things. 😓 Maybe you’re just a bad mum….. Oh lovely, I have been there (and still have many days where it’s all too much and I doubt what I’m doing, or whether I’m cut up for this motherhood deal!). It can be so easy to throw yourself under the bus, and feel like it’s you that’s all the trouble, but trust me, that’s not the case. Your child - their happiness, their energy, their comfort, the kind way they talk to others, the way they succeed in school (even if they struggle), is a complete reflection of your efforts, your care, your love!! 💖 Because you show up every day, show them a deep love, teach them resilience, and try your best, they are flourishing in their own little world and able to achieve their full potential. 💫 That is an amazing accomplishment on your behalf, and you should feel so proud. The love and pride you feel for all the things your child does, you should feel about yourself because you are the reason they have achieved so much. I’m not just talking about schoolwork either (for the mums with babies right now!), I’m also talking about basic needs - whether it’s that your child ate a full meal, finally fell asleep after fighting it for so long, or that loving hug you receive after your kiddo’s meltdown - that’s because you gave your child all the support and security they needed. Tomorrow is a new day mumma, keep going 'cause you're doing great! 🌟 Love Em xx

Hey Mumma! I’m Em 🌟 A little while ago, I was in the thick of #realmumlife - overwhelmed, burnt out, and wondering who I even was anymore. Life felt like a never-ending to-do list, and I was running on empty. Sound familiar? That’s why I started Mum Plans With Em - to help mums like you reclaim your spark ✨ and create a life where you feel balanced, empowered, and, most importantly, yourself again. Whether it’s through simple self-care routines, realistic home organisation tips, or strategies to help calm the chaos of all things motherhood, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. You can expect #realtalk uplifting advice, actionable tools (hello, printables 🖤), and a whole lot of encouragement because I truly believe you deserve to thrive - not just survive. 🌸 Let’s do this together - one small, intentional step at a time. Follow along for practical tips, real talk, and all the support you need to build a life you love. 💪 ✨ Because you’re not just a mum; you’re YOU. ✨ #smallbusiness #printables #mumblog #momlife #instamums #mumslife #realmotherhood #mumhacks #stayathomemum #selfcaresis #selfcareformums #realmotherhood #homehack #parentingskills #parentingproblems #dailyroutines #familylifestyle #mumhacks