The Unfiltered Mumma Blog

It's time we speak our truth and share an unfiltered perspective on mumlife.
As an advocate for equality and inclusion, you will find the FIERCE in some of these articles as I challenge updated systems and ways of working that keep us stuck in an egotistical world.

It's Only When You Make Peace with Death That You Truly Feel Alive! | Mumma Life death dying fear of dying Aug 18, 2022

As much as we try to avoid it, death is a natural part of life. It happens to everyone, yet it's still considered a taboo topic in our society. As a result, many people are afraid to talk about death, even more so concerning their own mortality.

 

 

I was one of those people. I used to...

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What If I harnessed the power of now | Mumma Life is now mindfulness power of now time Aug 15, 2022

We all know that time is precious. And as mums, we often feel like we don't have enough of it. This is because we constantly juggle our time between work, family and social commitments. And it can be challenging.

 

But what if we could harness the power of now?

 

 

It was only once...

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How do you define success? | Mumma Life is now contemplation ego mindset self-worth success Aug 10, 2022

Today I had my finalist interview for the Ausmumpreneur awards, which had me contemplating the meaning of success.

 

 

I have been on income protection for my mental health after returning to my former corporate job in July 2021 for only two hours post maternity leave, which has meant...

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Why true wealth is simple! Aug 07, 2022

You've spent a lifetime searching for wealth and happiness outside of you.

 

You've looked to others to light up your world, bring joy, and feel loved.

 

 

Upon each new beginning, you are filled with excitement and hope that this new beginning is the key to finding your abundance...

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Can simply observing art provide anxiety relief? anxiety relief mindfulness Aug 06, 2022

What do you do when you hit rock bottom?

 

When you get told you have to wait 12 weeks to see a mental health professional?

 

You do what you can to reduce the anxiety's hold on you!

 

For me, this meant trying various techniques and modalities to reduce the symptoms of severe...

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What is the cost of not living in alignment with your purpose? freedom happiness mindset money values Jul 31, 2022

Are you living in alignment with your purpose? Pay attention to how this question makes you feel. What is not said, yet shows up as emotions in our body are just as important as the spoken words. 

 

 

Are you happy with your life? If not, what would make you happy? If you're...

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WHY Manifestation is failing for you!⁠ deliberate intent dream big law of attraction manifestation visualisation Jul 24, 2022

Firstly, it's true. I used to be a sceptical Sally around anything, even slightly alternative and "woo woo" was out of the question. 

 

Being a trained scientist and a "Corporate girl", I felt that I couldn't be seen as someone who believed in that sort of thing. Right?!

Well, that is...

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The Boys Club lives on! The time is NOW for a shake up in gender equality! corporate identity gender equality Jul 20, 2022

No doubt you have seen the recent headlines around the latest data from @workplacegenderequalityagency, with those women aged 45 to 65 earning about $40,000 a year less than their male counterparts!

yesterday's article 'Mentoring Programs for women? Try pushing executive accountability instead'...

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Is your self-worth defined by your salary? corporate identity maternity leave money self-worth Jul 05, 2022

As the 1st of June was approaching, so was my excitement (or should I say nervous excitement) for the kick-off of the National inaugural campaign, 'Kick fear in the butt'. 

 

Kick fear in the butt was born 11 months ago when I hit rock bottom with my mental health after returning to my...

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Letters from mums of the pandemic - a first time mum shares her story anxiety anxiety relief art therapy bed corporate identity mindfulness mindset money self-worth wood Jun 22, 2022

Dear Mum of the Pandemic,

 
 
I am a first time mum who gave birth right on the eve of Sydney lockdown in May 2021. In 2020 I also experienced three miscarriages through lockdowns and restrictions on medical services. I work in the travel industry, so on top of everything happening in...
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