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Hello! I'm Tracey

I'm a Wellness Coach based in Sydney Australia. I'm also a mum, wife and mindfulness groupie!

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As we wind down the summer holidays here in Austra

As we wind down the summer holidays here in Australia, I stumbled upon an article that basically laid it out straight like this -⁠
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Showers and errands aren't self care. ⁠
Going to Kmart isn't self care. ⁠
Doing the groceries isn't self care. ⁠
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I think it's easy for mums to think of these things as luxuries, things that we should enjoy because it's "me time" and we should be grateful to be out of the house. But when you really think about it, these things weren't designed to relax us, to calm us down. They're things we do in order to run our homes and lives - but they're not activities specific to our mental or physical health. Sure, it might contribute to it - without grocery shopping, we wouldn't have good food to eat. Without Kmart, I wouldn't be clothed (LOL). ⁠
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But do I come home after masking up and trying to get everything done on my to-do list, relaxed and rejuvenated? Do I feel replenished? Is my head clearer and my body strong? Most likely not, right? ⁠
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OK, I can see how a trip to Kmart can feel like a fun thing - but is it 100% self care? Not really, especially if it involves towing the kids around looking for school supplies and new underpants for everyone but yourself. ⁠
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What is self care to you? What are you doing that is just for YOU? Not a side product of an errand you or someone else could of done. What is the 1 thing you can do, that is purely for your own self soothing? Where is your bliss? What makes you feel recharged and ready for the day? ⁠
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Self care isn't selfish but if I need to say it here I will - go and be selfish for your own good today. Your mind & body will thank you for it later x⁠
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#selfcare #meditation #mentalhealth #healthyliving #selfcareisntselfish #thisismotherhood #burnoutisntpretty #takecare #loveyourself #motherhoodunplugged #kmartlovers #whereisyourjoy #followyourbliss #mindfulnessformums

On the podcast today, I'm talking about pushing pa

On the podcast today, I'm talking about pushing past the fear and anxiety, and start trusting yourself that you will be okay no matter what happens. ⁠
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You can find my podcast This Quote Changed My Life wherever you catch your favourite podcasts (I like Spotify!). Don't forget to subscribe and join my Patreon for a couple of bonus podcast episodes :) ⁠
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anchor.fm/thisquote ⁠
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#newpodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcaster #podcast #podcastepisode #pushpastfear #trustyourself #resilience #youcandothis #believeinyourself #youvegotthis #aussiepodcast #anchorfm

IT HURTS MY BRAIN - I told my husband when he aske

IT HURTS MY BRAIN - I told my husband when he asked me how my drawing was going 🤣⁠⠀
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This month in my Patreon, we're talking about doing things that we've always wanted to do - to try and stop categorising it as something that is 'too late to try' or you're 'not good at, so I'll stop trying' ... ⁠⠀
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For me, drawing digitally was the thing I've always been interested in, but never explored past admiring others who do it. So when the opportunity rose, I was able to purchase an affordable drawing monitor and started drawing every day since Jan 1st ❤️⁠⠀
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I was never good at drawing or painting - but curiousity and creativity always gets me 😅 so it's been a challenging process to learn about drawing styles, how to draw faces and hands (ugh, handsss) and how to use colour. ⁠⠀
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I'm happy to be at the very start, to know that this is not where I stop - that I'm still growing my skills and there's more to learn. ⁠⠀
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If you could start something today or this week, even if you suck at it, but it's something that you're genuinely excited and curious about -- what would it be? ⁠⠀
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(And what do you think of my self portrait? 😉)⁠⠀
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#starttoday #startagain #somethingnew #tryingsomethingnew #resilience #creativity #curiousity #nevertoolate #noregrets #xppen #beginner #atthebeginning #herewego #neuralpathways #braintraining #patreon #newthings #starttoday

Ask yourself whether you’re doing things because

Ask yourself whether you’re doing things because you want to, or have to … finding your authentic voice can be scary, but so so rewarding. ⁠
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Today on the podcast let's listen to ourselves and be proud about our true passion. ⁠
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You can listen to this episode of This Quote Changed My Life wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts - I like Spotify! ⁠
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#newpodcast #anchorfm #followyourpassion #authenticity #progressoverperfection #podcasting #motivation #podcasts #sydneymum #aussiepodcast #australian #podcaster #inspirational #mindset #goals #personaldevelopment #motivational

New month, new worksheet time in my Patreon! ♥️✨

This month, we’re not letting ourselves miss out on the things that we’ve always wanted to do.

Whether it’s a small goal or a big change, it’s never ever too late to start making moves towards your goals - so let’s do this!

Join my Patreon to receive this worksheet plus all past worksheets & other mindset & mindfulness printables today ♥️

#patreoncreator #january2021 #itsnevertoolate #getstarted #startsmall #whoareyou #patreongirl #mindfulnessteacher #mindsetreset #ikigai

Hey Happy New Year! ❤️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ It's 2021

Mini Gingie and I want to thank you for supporting

Mini Gingie and I want to thank you for supporting @makesunshineco this year ♥️ It’s been fun to get to know you all ☺️

Thank you to Beth for joining my new Patreon ♥️ Thank you to everyone who ordered a Card Deck and my Mindfulness printables via Etsy✨ Thank you for sharing, commenting and liking my Instagram things 🙌🏼

I hope to connect with more of you in 2021 - I have plans to grow Make Sunshine a little in the coming year and I can’t wait!

#gratitudealways #bye2020

It's the last day of 2020, and gosh has it been a

It's the last day of 2020, and gosh has it been a year... ⁠⠀
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I think NYE is a good opportunity to reflect back on what's happened in the last 12 months - so I wrote a few questions to ask you as we wrap up 2020 and head into a new year. ⁠⠀
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Let me know your answers below ❤️⁠⠀
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And have a safe New Years Eve! I'll probably be asleep by 10pm as always 😉⁠⠀
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#newyearseve #nye2020 #reflectback #endofyear #gratitudejournalprompts #selfawareness

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