Or how to untangle your thoughts and ideas and get on with your writing — Oh, that tangled web of thoughts you need to plod through to get to the point as a writer. For me, it’s akin to climbing the mighty Everest, a task so arduous that sometimes it feels nearly impossible. My head is an absolute jungle inhabited by various types of thoughts…

Issue #2 of the Reflection Press Daily. — I miss that feeling of being bored. The other day I listened to Marie Forleo podcast and one phrase stayed with me: everything is material. This simple statement made me realise that during those carefree before kids days, I have missed quite a few opportunities because when I was bored…

Issue #1 of the Reflection Press Daily. — As a writer, I can easily bend reality. Literally. I can do whatever I want. If today I want to peep into the turmoil of a love triangle on an intergalactic spaceship, I will do just that. And if tomorrow I fancy a deep dive into sleep apnea, well, Google…

If you have not experienced something, does it mean it does not exist? — The other day, someone in the WhatsApp group I am part of shared a video about parenting stress with an intention to help those that might need it. It created a lot of heated discussions. The bulk of comments was openly hostile and dismissive. It genuinely surprised me that a…

Lazy actionable ideas to have a decent enough weekend. — I started dreading weekends after having children. Weekends in the pre-children era consisted of blissful, lazy mornings, late indulgent evenings, long aimless but joyous walks and impromptu meals, and bubbly. Gosh, I started salivating and getting painful pangs of nostalgia by simply rereading the sentence above. Yes, those were the…

I have burned my daughter’s playdate cake. Before the magic of Mother Nature turned me into Mother, I was a relatively short-tempered and unstable individual. I’ve never enjoyed cooking or baking because I never had the patience for it. Following a recipe felt like climbing an Everest. Remaining upbeat and…

Or how a change in the routine can trigger a change in kids’ behaviour. — And for a second I thought the terrible threes were over. Oh, how wrong was I… My husband was away for a week. Work. Must needs. I stayed at home with two kids and with no help. I am a superwoman, I know. …

How taking five minutes away can save the day. — I was having one of those days. You know? When everything goes wrong. Kids are misbehaving. The washing machine breaks down. The dinner is overcooked, and everyone is miserable and wants to magically be transported into a parallel universe where there are pink peonies, unicorns and unlimited ice cream for…

We all do it, so lead by example and drop ‘whinese’. — Wouldn’t it be amazing if our kids stopped whining every five minutes or when they wanted something?! But the truth is, we all whine. I know. Shock horror! But even I whine. And this realisation came to yours truly as a surprise. One day my preschooler (ex-toddler) was whining happily…