For many of you, we met during your pregnancy. For others, perhaps we’ve just connected recently. Wherever you are in your journey, I want to share something close to my heart: I’ve lived through so many of the seasons of womanhood.
I’ve longed for a baby. I’ve birthed a baby. I’ve celebrated birthdays. I’ve held a newborn in the deep stillness of the fourth trimester. I’ve chased after a toddler. And now, my son is turning 18. I’ve also moved through menopause. So while I haven’t lived every chapter (I’m still here, after all!), I have journeyed through many of the stages that shape us as women.
And through it all, I’ve sought meaning.
Meaning in who we are.
Meaning in what we’re experiencing.
Meaning that can shift perception and offer a deeper perspective.
So I thought I’d share three simple practices that can bring more meaning to your day-to-day life, a little taste of what I offer, and what’s possible for you too.
1. Start the Day with Intention (and End it as if it Already Happened)
An intention is like a gentle declaration to the universe: this is how I choose to meet the day.
It can be as simple as:
“I intend to stay present with my child.”
“I intend to be focused on what I need to complete.”
“I intend to open my heart today.”
Once you’ve set your intention, take it a step further by speaking about your day in the past tense, as if it already unfolded in the best possible way.
For example:
“This morning I began with a quiet meditation. I moved through some delicious stretches. I walked through the garden with the pets and felt the crisp morning air. I saw my clients, and was fully present with each of them. I ate nourishing food, remembered my supplements, and allowed space for pause.”
You’re not just imagining, you’re creating the energy of the day. It’s powerful.
2. Pause and Practise Self-Compassion
We’re all so busy. Rushing, doing, caring, multitasking…
And suddenly, the day is gone, and we’ve barely had a sip of water or taken a conscious breath.
This is where the pause comes in.
You might say out loud “stop” or gently raise your hand as a signal to yourself. Personally, I like to place a hand on my heart, take a breath, and come back to myself.
Feel your feet on the ground.
Notice the light through the window.
Be here, at this moment.
And if you catch yourself being unkind, maybe you’re beating yourself up for procrastinating, or feeling behind, pause again. Hand on your heart. Breathe. And say to yourself:
“It’s okay. You’re okay. I see you.”
Offer yourself compassion, then keep going.
3. Gather Your Energy
We give so much of ourselves throughout the day, to our children, our work, our to-do lists. And we often don’t realise that we’re leaving little fragments of energy behind as we move from one thing to the next.
You rush to the school drop-off. Then straight into work. Then errands. Then meetings. And by the end of the day? You’re utterly drained.
Try this instead:
After each task or transition, take a moment to gather yourself.
After dropping the kids at school:
“Okay. That’s done. I’ve got this. I’m gathering my energy now before heading to work.”
After a meeting:
“I’ve completed that. I now turn my energy towards what’s next.”
This simple act brings your nervous system into alignment. It offers integration. And it means you end the day more whole, not scattered in pieces.
I hope these three practices support you in creating more meaning, more presence, and more grace in your life.
No matter where you are in your journey, maiden, mother, maturing, please know I see you. And I’m here.
If you ever feel like you need someone to hold space, guide you back to your centre, or simply walk beside you for a while… it would be an honour.
With love,
Theoni