Sonia Bestulic - Flourish for Mums: 21 ways to thrive with self-care and acceptance

I believe in honouring mothers, celebrating children, and living life, powered by love.

SONIA BESTULIC

Disclaimer

The information contained within this book is not intended as a substitute for professional medical and health advice. It is recommended that you should always seek professional advice from a medical and/or health practitioner with regards to adopting any lifestyle changes and advice related to your individual health and wellbeing circumstances.

Copyright Sonia Bestulic

First published 2021

Copyright remains the property of the authors and apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission.

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Big Sky Publishing Pty Ltd

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Cover design and typesetting: Think Productions

Printed in China

For Cataloguing-in-Publication entry see National Library of Australia.

Sonia shines a light for us all to know that the power lies within us to flourish at any time we choose. She gives valuable insights that empower us to become the best version of ourselves and for this I am grateful.

Tory Archbold Founder and Director of Powerful Steps and Torstar

Let's look after the mothers, because they're the ones who look after everyone else. Without mothers, this world would fall apart and yet so often they are the most undervalued and overlooked. This book is a beautiful reminder of the importance of mothers investing in their own self-care as part of their daily routines. Inspirational yet practical, Flourish for Mums will dramatically impact women who are navigating the challenges and responsibilities of motherhood while staying true to themselves. Packed full with simple yet practical advice that women can begin implementing straight away!

Peace Mitchell Co-Founder The Women's Business School and AusMumpreneur

Flourish for Mums provides 21 invaluable insights and tools for mothers to understand their value. A healing, loving, practical guide, Flourish for Mums is simple, yet beautifully written, creating a safe place to explore self-care as integral to raising children.

Susanne Gervay OAM Author, Regional Advisor Society of Childrens Book Writers & Illustrators

This compassionate, wise and soulful book cuts to the heart of motherhood, and the journey we women take as we lose and then reinvent ourselves. Its the ideal handholding companion for any mum, but especially those starting the journey.

Michelle Mitchell Author Speaker Educator

I would recommend Flourish for Mums as a wonderful, supportive companion on the journey through motherhood and selfcare. Simple, soulful, sacred messages for you as you navigate self-discovery, awaken to consciousness and guide yourself through to clarity and connection to whats important to you. A beautiful gift for any occasion. An insightful and grounding read.

Josephine Zappia Holistic Health Practitioner and Health Writer

Flourish for Mums is an uplifting guide for mums who are navigating though the emotional roller coaster of motherhood! Its full of real-life anecdotes and practical tips to help women to pause, reflect and nourish. Its like having a chat with your best friend! A must have guide for mothers who are wanting to embrace self-love and care.

Seeta McDonald Early Childhood & Primary School Teacher -Mother and Stepmother

This book is so timely and yet I wish I had it for my own first years as a mum almost 17 years ago. The pressures we put on ourselves to be perfect, to meet unrealistic standards while juggling family life, careers and relationships is unsustainable. Sonias beautiful book is a chance to stop and recalibrate. Beautifully written and with easy to follow ideas. I love the way she weaves her own journey as a mother into the narrative, its honest and real and so easy to relate to. A must read for any mum.

Tina Harris aka Lah-Lah

Mothers tend to put everyone elses needs in front of their own. Flourish for Mums changes that and encourages mothers to actively engage in their own self-care without feeling guilty. Bravo! This is the book I wish I had when my babies were small.

Katrina McCarter, Founder & CEO, Marketing to Mums and Mum of three

Thank you Sonia for capturing the joys of motherhood and reminding us of the power of self-love. This is a book that you will want to read time and time again. I found myself smiling, laughing and sharing knowing nods with each chapter.

Lisa Harrison Mother of two, Senior Executive

As a psychologist I see firsthand some of the more difficult experiences that come with being a mum. After working with a large number of mothers, I have noticed they all have one thing in common: they are really, really stressed out. Sonias Flourish For Mums fills in the missing pieces, by giving mums an easy-to-understand guide to the important but often challenging motherhood journey. Sonia offers a gentle approach to understanding how to incorporate gratitude, self-compassion and self-kindness. This valuable resource has the potential to help you see your familys world in a different light and recognise you are doing an amazing job mama!

Funda Yolal Principal Psychologist and Director of Tiny Terrors

21 WAYS TO THRIVE WITH SELF-CARE AND ACCEPTANCE

SONIA BESTULIC

21 WAYS TO THRIVE WITH SELF-CARE AND ACCEPTANCE

SONIA BESTULIC

To the many strong mothers in times before me, in my lifetime, and times to come.

To all the mothers and children I have had the honour of working with, and sharing part of your journey...

THANK YOU.

Evolving into motherhood, does change the lens on life.