ME: Time out for the mom on purpose

This Mindful Exercise (ME) is a quick one for the caregivers.  Use this a check in to help de-stress, calm down and regulate. It will also focus on paying attention to your own needs and shedding some of the ‘shoulds’ we have.  At the end you should feel ready to go back into the day … Read more

Giving our kids more autonomy (and why it is hard)

Welcome to Simple on Purpose!  I am Shawna, mom of three kids and counsellor.  I aim to help you simplify your home, heart and life – remove the distractions – so you can show up with intention for the life you want. Your life, on purpose I can distil it down to a one-liner. But … Read more

Relationship Superpower: Empathy and validation

This blog post was first shared in the Simple Saturdays email. Though we usually stick to shorter content in that newsletter, your Nerdy Girlfriend and Counsellor had a lot of thoughts on this topic. I hope it helps you improve your relationships, especially with your kids and partner.    My oldest is entering high school … Read more