Everyone says “just practice gratitude and it will be ok.” It’s is a bit more than that… But gratitude may be one of the most overlooked tools that we all have access to every day. Gratitude is about being thankful and having a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Gratitude is key to self-care for mums. When you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, remembering what you are grateful for can trigger positive, calming reactions in your mind, body and soul.

This is the first in a series of 5 self-care rituals to help you BE IN BALANCE. The rituals will come out on #selfcaresunday. This self care ritual is about SLEEP and sleep is ESSENTIAL to your WELLBEING as a mother. You NEED SLEEP so your brain can process the day and your body can rejuvenate. Unfortunately as a mother, we often do not get enough sleep. This is either due to demands from children or due to an inability to relax enough so you can fall asleep. Nowadays, "I'm s