Meet Emilee...:)
Firstly, how many kids do you have and one of your favourite quotes?
'Sure! I have one 5 year old daughter and my favourite quote would have to be “Believe you can and you are half way there” - Theodore Roosevelt.'
'Sure! I have one 5 year old daughter and my favourite quote would have to be “Believe you can and you are half way there” - Theodore Roosevelt.'
What can you share about the earlier days in your journey as a single parent that you remember to be part of your learning and growth?
'It’s ok to do things differently, you can hear what others have to say but you don’t have to take it as truth, trust your own instincts because they are spot on.'
'It’s ok to do things differently, you can hear what others have to say but you don’t have to take it as truth, trust your own instincts because they are spot on.'
Was there a turning point in your journey where you felt things started to shift in the way you related to single motherhood and your belief in the opportunities for yourself and family?
'Honestly, being a single mum from the start without the father around for the first couple of years was a blessing. I embraced being solo and liked that I could make all the decisions without compromise,it made my journey easy. When I think about having another child, there is a big part of me that feels like doing it on my own again. I know if I believe something enough, that will manifest, so I always align myself beliefs with my highest desires not limitations.
'Honestly, being a single mum from the start without the father around for the first couple of years was a blessing. I embraced being solo and liked that I could make all the decisions without compromise,it made my journey easy. When I think about having another child, there is a big part of me that feels like doing it on my own again. I know if I believe something enough, that will manifest, so I always align myself beliefs with my highest desires not limitations.
How did you learn to navigate and relate to difficult times and challenges?
'It’s just something I have to do,I know it’s not helpful to complain about the challenges,that doesn’t solve them. I feel like I was well prepared for being a solo mum from the start because I had already been doing years of inner work and meditation, if I hadn’t I would probably be a mess.'
'It’s just something I have to do,I know it’s not helpful to complain about the challenges,that doesn’t solve them. I feel like I was well prepared for being a solo mum from the start because I had already been doing years of inner work and meditation, if I hadn’t I would probably be a mess.'
What’s something you’d really like to share about being a single mum that’s helped you the most in raising your children with ease and joy?
'It would have to be understanding what you believe. For example when I shifted my mindset from I have to do this all on my own, to I have an abundance of support, that support started to show up. Always check your belief systems around your reality and if they don’t align with what you are wanting to receive in your life, change them to suit.
'It would have to be understanding what you believe. For example when I shifted my mindset from I have to do this all on my own, to I have an abundance of support, that support started to show up. Always check your belief systems around your reality and if they don’t align with what you are wanting to receive in your life, change them to suit.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to other single mums who might feel like they are struggling?
'Start a basic meditation practice and make it a priority, with time this will support your nervous system and guide you towards a better life.'
'Start a basic meditation practice and make it a priority, with time this will support your nervous system and guide you towards a better life.'
Pick one of these questions you’d most like to answer for our readers.
A)How do you balance personal goals with parenting responsibilities?
B)Are there any myths about single motherhood you’d like to debunk?
C)What brings you a sense of joy or satisfaction, apart from parenting?
A) - By making them a priority as well as my daughter, they are both just as important, if I don’t do the things that are important to me I find it hard to give my all to my daughter. Making my goals a priority keeps a part of myself alive so I don’t get lost in only being a mum. I know there is always a solution and when I stop focusing on the problem and look for the answer it always shows up.
A)How do you balance personal goals with parenting responsibilities?
B)Are there any myths about single motherhood you’d like to debunk?
C)What brings you a sense of joy or satisfaction, apart from parenting?
A) - By making them a priority as well as my daughter, they are both just as important, if I don’t do the things that are important to me I find it hard to give my all to my daughter. Making my goals a priority keeps a part of myself alive so I don’t get lost in only being a mum. I know there is always a solution and when I stop focusing on the problem and look for the answer it always shows up.
Lastly, what’s a take home message you’d like to share with our readers on the path of living with more ease, joy and flow in single motherhood?
It's ok to find time to put yourself first:)
It's ok to find time to put yourself first:)
Do you have a business or page you’d like to share with our readers so they can connect with you? If not yet, feel free to share anything you’re currently working towards, even if it’s daily self care or more camping adventures, it can be anything:)
Sure do! Below are my links to my FB profile, Gratitude course and Personal Website:)
- https://www.emileematthews.net/10-days-of-gratitude-1
- http://emileematthews.net/
-https://www.facebook.com/1111thehappyhealer
Sure do! Below are my links to my FB profile, Gratitude course and Personal Website:)
- https://www.emileematthews.net/10-days-of-gratitude-1
- http://emileematthews.net/
-https://www.facebook.com/1111thehappyhealer
