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Desert Mum Diaries
About
My name is Natasha Wratten
"Alright, imagine this: London's hustle and bustle, where even pigeons seem in a rush, to the Arizona desert's slow dance under a blazing sun. Yep, that's my journey! I'm here to spill the beans on how going from London to Arizona gave my life a shake-up. Expect tales of cacti, scorching heat, and the quirky ways this desert life turned me into someone even I didn't see coming. Get ready for the ride – it's a bit bumpy, a bit sandy, and oh-so-British!
The Practice of Trust
Because life rarely goes as planned and sometimes that’s the point. I was in yoga the other day when the teacher said something that...
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Apr 83 min read
Kindness Isn’t Weakness-It’s Survival! Inspired by Chris Williamson’s recent reflection
Chris Williamson said something recently that completely rearranged my thoughts: “I’d rather be 5–10% worse and kind to myself than 5–10%...
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Apr 63 min read
The Emotional Toll of Being an Empath
There’s something about being in the office that I genuinely love. The energy of the team, the in-person conversations, the change of...
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Feb 103 min read
The Quiet Miracle of Survival
There’s a certain truth about adulthood that no one really prepares us for: life does not pause when we are breaking. It does not slow...
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Jan 304 min read
Sitting It Out: When Self-Sabotage Disguises Itself as Self-Care
Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll sit this one out,” and felt a wave of relief as the weight of expectation lifted? Maybe you’ve...
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Jan 153 min read
The Art of Mindful Parenting
Parenting isn’t always picture-perfect—far from it, actually. It’s messy, loud, unpredictable, and, let’s be honest, downright chaotic at...
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Dec 27, 20243 min read
It's a Wrap...
As the clock ticks down on 2024 and I prepare myself for the clean slate of 2025, I find myself doing what most people do, getting...
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Dec 27, 20244 min read
L-O-V-E. Life’s Only Vital Emotion!
The Kind of Love That Softens Us The holiday season brings a flood of thoughts, but one, in particular, keeps resurfacing: love. L-O-V-E....
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Dec 26, 20242 min read
Balancing Your Wants and Needs: Overcoming the Inner Tug-of-War
if you’ve ever felt caught between what you want and what you need , you’re not alone. It’s like living in a constant tug-of-war, with...
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Dec 16, 20244 min read
Learning to Feel Enough: Healing, Love, and Taking the Leap!
They say healing begins when you give yourself grace. But what they don’t tell you is how hard that can be. Grace sounds beautiful in...
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Dec 12, 20244 min read
Who’s Teaching Who? A Parenting Perspective
Parenting—what a curveball. I went into it thinking I’d be the one shaping these little humans, guiding them through life’s twists and...
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Nov 26, 20243 min read
Parenting Styles - Demanding Respect. (The good, bad & ugly truth!)
Respect is Earned, Not Demanded... “Respect me because I’m the parent.” How many times have we heard this phrase, whether from our own...
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Nov 25, 20244 min read
"The Subtle Art of Saying 'No' and Embracing Acceptance: A Journey to Boundaries and Balance"
Hey there, kindred spirits! Let me share a little secret – I'm no guru with all the answers. In fact, the inspiration for these words...
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Feb 5, 20243 min read
From Head to Heart
Amid the hustle and bustle of my daily grind, I find myself lost in the chaos of ceaseless thoughts and lofty ambitions. Join me on this...
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Jan 11, 20244 min read
Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
Okay, let's get deep for a moment... Lately, conversations have been swirling around me, questioning if I'm 'too opinionated,' 'too...
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Jan 7, 20243 min read
Unmasking My Journey..
Navigating the Social Conformity Rollercoaster" Let's dive into the wild ride of social conformity and how, spoiler alert, it can mess...
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Jan 5, 20242 min read
The Road Less Traveled…
Adele once aptly remarked, "sometimes the road less traveled is the one best left behind," prompting a reflection on the allure and...
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Jan 5, 20242 min read
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