In this heartfelt conversation, wellbeing expert Esmee Ng shares powerful insights on nurturing family wellbeing while honoring our own needs as caregivers. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Esmee offers practical wisdom on breaking free from perfectionism, creating meaningful connection, and embracing self-compassion as the foundation of family care.This EpisodeEsmee shares her journey with family wellbeing and self-care. We explore:Why self-care isn't selfish but essential to family wellbeingPractical ways to integrate micro-moments of wellbeing into busy family lifeHow parents can overcome guilt and embrace self-compassionThe power of presence and its impact on children's developmentCreating tech boundaries that nurture meaningful family connectionQuotable Moments"Self-compassion is the opposite of selfishness. It's actually the key to bringing the best version of ourselves for our families." - Esmee "When we're constantly running on empty, we lose our ability to show up with patience, with presence, and with energy that our families need." - Esmee "Being truly present with ourselves and our children is one of the most valuable things we can offer." - Esmee Resources MentionedThe "Five Cs" of family wellbeing: communication, collaboration, connection, compassion and consistencyMindful awareness practices for different age groupsTech-free family time as a cornerstone of connectionThe power of "being kind to your mind" as a self-compassion practiceConnect With UsFollow She Speaks on Instagram: @shespeakswellbeingstrategiesVisit our website: www.shespeakswellbeing.comAbout Esmee NgEsmee Ng is a passionate wellbeing professional with a background in Positive Psychology and a deep commitment to helping families, especially mothers, thrive. Recognised as one of LinkedIn Australia's "Top 20 Voices" in 2020, Esmee has worked with over 1,500 children, 100 families, and 1,000 leaders, always with the goal of nurturing connection lovingly while honoring the wellbeing of each individual.As a mother of three, Esmee understands the delicate balance of caring for others while honouring your own needs. Her approach combines practical strategies with compassionate understanding of the real challenges families face.A Note on WellbeingShe Speaks is dedicated to amplifying women's voices on self-care and wellbeing. While we share personal experiences, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified mental health practitioner.She Speaks is proudly supported by the Western Australian Government and Department of Communities Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Grants Program. 

Ver todos los episodios