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Unlimited NOW Blog

It's time we speak our truth and share an unfiltered perspective on life.
As an advocate for equality and inclusion, you will find the FIERCE in some of these articles as I challenge updated systems and ways of working that keep us stuck and playing small.

'I've never cried so much in my life': Mum's mental health struggle while isolated from her daughter anxiety relief Sep 05, 2022

Mental health struggles can sneak up on you, lurking behind a busy life filled with responsibilities.

NSW Central Coast mum Tammy Hewitt was emmeshed in the corporate world when she began to feel the "crazy" lifestyle wasn't making her happy.

"I'd spent almost 20 years working my way up the corpor...

Can simply observing art provide anxiety relief? anxiety relief mindfulness Aug 06, 2022

What do you do when you hit rock bottom?

When you get told you have to wait 12 weeks to see a mental health professional?

You do what you can to reduce the anxiety's hold on you!

For me, this meant trying various techniques and modalities to reduce the symptoms of severe perinatal anxiet...

Letters from mums of the pandemic - a first time mum shares her story anxiety anxiety relief art therapy corporate identity mindfulness mindset money self-worth Jun 22, 2022

Dear Mum of the Pandemic,

I am a first time mum who gave birth right on the eve of Sydney lockdown in May 2021. In 2020 I also experienced three miscarriages through lockdowns and restrictions on medical services. I work in the travel industry, so on top of everything happening in my personal...

Letter from a mum of the pandemic - The challenges of an international family anxiety anxiety relief art therapy mindfulness mindset money self-worth Jun 19, 2022

Dear Mum of the Pandemic,

I became a Mum to my gorgeous 19-month-old baby girl during a pandemic in Hong Kong. I have always loved children and have worked with families for over 10 years before starting my own. That's why it was a complete shock how underprepared I felt looking after my baby...

Parental leave policies become birth control for female executive leaders! anxiety anxiety relief corporate identity mindfulness mindset money Mar 08, 2022

From a young age we were told we need to work hard to succeed in life, that we "should" go to University or tafe to build a solid foundation for ourselves and when we can, we should get into the property market to set ourselves up for the future.

"Yes ma’am"... that’s exactly what I did! As t...

Letter from a mum of the pandemic- the upside of having more time together! anxiety anxiety relief art therapy mindfulness mindset money Mar 01, 2022

Dear Mum of the Pandemic,

I was a first-time mum who just skipped covid for the birth of my first son. I did however go into lockdown when he was quite young and my mothers’ group had to stop. Then I had my second son in august of 2021. At least I was able to have him with my hubby by my side an...

Letters from mums of the pandemic- Young single mum shares her insights into motherhood! anxiety anxiety relief art therapy corporate identity mindfulness mindset money self-worth Feb 27, 2022

Dear Mum of the Pandemic,

I’m a young, single mum. I gave birth to a beautiful little boy in February 2020 when the pandemic was just starting. I previously worked an administrative job. I have lived a some what challenging life but out of pain comes power.

I guess I expected lots of baby cu...

Letters from mums of the pandemic- PNDA and returning to the Corporate world for only two hours! anxiety anxiety relief art therapy corporate identity mindfulness mindset money self-worth Feb 27, 2022

I am a first time mum to a cheeky 16 month old that keeps me on my toes. I was pregnant and gave birth to her during the pandemic which created much uncertainty, however also silver linings that I am grateful for.

Prior to having our girl, I worked in an extremly fast paced role and company that re...