After having a baby, many mothers struggle with confidence, identity, and energy. Motherhood is a transformation—matrescence—and trying to “get back to the old you” only creates frustration. This article offers practical tips to embrace your new self, navigate emotional shifts, and thrive in life after birth. Discover how the one-year Embracing Motherhood programme can guide you to rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and fully embrace the woman you are becoming.

January can feel loud — goals, resolutions, plans. For working parents, that noise is amplified by an ongoing mental load: work deadlines, children’s needs, logistics, routines, and the quiet pressure to “start the year strong”. This year, my January feels different. Instead of feeling energised and ready to push forward, I feel quieter, unmotivated, and behind. By becoming aware of that before adding more goals, I know I need time for repair . “You are not behind. You are no

Some days, even the most devoted mums feel like they’re falling short. Days when patience runs low, screen time creeps higher, routines feel like battles, and you wonder if your child truly feels seen and loved. When everything — work, the house, relationships, your mental health, the state of the world — piles on at once, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question your motherhood. And then comes the thought most mums never say out loud: “Am I good enough?” If you’re in a tou