Holistic Hands

19/02/2026

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17/02/2026

Myths and Facts about Reflexology

If you’ve seen yourself in my recent posts about micro stress and motherhood burnout, this is one of the gentle tools I use to support the nervous system.

12/02/2026

If this feels close to home, take it as information, not a verdict – there are so many gentle ways to support yourself back from the edge.

In my next post I’ll share a bit of my own experience with this, and what began to help me come back to myself.

09/02/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐮𝐭

Awareness is a powerful first step in recognising micro stress – you’re already doing something different.

In my next posts I’ll talk about how micro stress builds into burnout, and share more of my own story so you don’t feel so alone in this.

If this rings true to you pop a comment below.

05/02/2026

Micro Stress: Exploding Over “Small Things”

🌸“Those blow‑ups aren’t about one tiny moment – they’re usually the final straw after a day of micro stress.”🌸

If this feels painfully familiar, it’s a sign your system is overloaded, not that you’re a bad mum.

In this carousel I’ll share how this kind of ongoing micro stress can quietly grow into emotional burnout if it’s left unchecked.

02/02/2026

So many mums I speak to are exhausted…and can’t quite explain why.

It’s not always the “big” things breaking us.

It’s the tiny, constant micro‑stresses:

🌸 The 17 tabs open in your brain
🌸 The mental list no one else can see
🌸 The “I’ll just quickly…” that never ends

These small moments add up — and they’re a huge reason we feel snappy, numb, or guilty for needing a break.

In this carousel, I’m breaking down:

What micro‑stress actually is, how it shows up in mum‑life and some simple ways to soften the load (without needing a whole spa day).

Swipe through, notice which slides feel a bit too familiar, and save this to come back to on the days you’re asking yourself, “Why am I this tired?”

29/01/2026

So many mums I speak to (including me) feel this way: “You feel guilty taking time for yourself". 🩷 Earlier this week I took some time for myself at a local spa and got talking to a young girl laid next to me. She said, "I can't believe I'm a mum of a six year old and never been to a spa before. I feel so guilty taking time for myself 🩷

Whilst a spa day may not be everyones cup of tea or in your budget there are other much smaller and free things we can do for our own self-care - even just 10 mins off being able to switch off.

That’s why I’ve been pairing the honest BELIEF with a gentle REFRAME, like: "Your self-care teaches your kids it's okay to value themselves. Guilt is not truth"

My hope is that as you swipe, you feel seen in the hard part—and reminded that there’s always a kinder story available to you. If this pairing resonated, tap save so you can come back to it on the days you need it most.

28/01/2026

Next episode of our podcast drops on Sunday 1st February. CAN YOU SEND THAT TO ME

26/01/2026

Sometimes motherhood feels like this: You're doing everything but still it feels like its not enough.

And you deserve to be met with this: that's the invisible load talking - start naming what no one sees and you will feel lighter already.

I created these little pairings to name what’s really going on, and then offer a softer way of seeing and supporting yourself. If today’s words land for you, save this carousel for the days you forget, or share it with another mum who might need to feel less alone.

18/10/2025

A few pictures from my trip to Cheshire last week to take part in a podcast and filmed interview.

Thank you to for making me feel so welcome and at ease.

I shall be watching from under a blanket once the filming is published. Totally out of my comfort zone but a great experience.

18/10/2025