On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about our tendency to keep striving for the next thing, rather than appreciating what we already have.

We talk about the ‘hedonic treadmill’ - the idea that even when we achieve something we really wanted, the happiness it brings often doesn’t last, and before long we’re looking towards the next goal.

I share how I sometimes forget that I’m living in the house I once dreamed of, while Lucy talks about the freedom she has in her work and how even having posts go viral didn’t fundamentally change how she felt.

We also talk about gratitude, appreciating the small, everyday things, and remembering that fulfilment isn’t necessarily waiting for us at the next milestone.

We hope you’ll find something interesting or helpful in here.

Love,

Polly & Lucy x

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about cultivating a beginner’s mindset, as well as the difference between fixed and growth mindsets.

In our conversation, we talk about how people often avoid trying new things because they're worried about not being good immediately, when the truth is that we all start knowing nothing — and we learn through effort and failure.

I talks about my experience as a teacher and how I encouraged my students to resist comparison, recognise their different strengths, and understand that skills can be developed with practice.

We also talk about the fact that talent only goes so far without persistence and self-belief, and that successful, interesting people keep learning by asking questions, embracing vulnerability, and being willing to look 'stupid'.

We hope you'll find something interesting or helpful in here.

Love,

Polly & Lucy x

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the ego and how it can hold us back from taking action.

We explore how the ego often comes from a place of fear and judgement, making it one of the loudest voices in our minds. We also share ways to become more aware of that inner voice, question whether it's actually telling us the truth, and choose curiosity instead.

We hope this episode gives you something to reflect on and leaves you with a few helpful takeaways.

Love,
Polly & Lucy xx

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about confidence and how to build more of it.

We share why we prefer to think of confidence as a verb rather than a noun. Confidence isn't something you magically have before you start – it's something you create. It grows when you find a little courage, get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and take action anyway.

Only then does confidence begin to grow. As you keep showing up, you build competence, which in turn fuels even more confidence.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

Love,
Polly & Lucy xx

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about comparison.

As the saying goes, comparison is the thief of joy, but we can all be guilty of it to a greater or lesser extent. And it’s even harder to keep it under control in this age of screens and social media.

Rather than comparing ourselves to others and allowing them to make us feel bad about ourselves, let’s use comparison as motivation and inspiration to improve and evolve in our own lives.

Because the truth is that the only person we should really be comparing ourselves to is the person we were yesterday.

We hope you’ll find something helpful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about taking responsibility.

How often do you avoid doing the hard thing, even though you know it’s exactly what needs to be done?

The truth is, no one else can do it for us. We all have to choose our hard.

Taking responsibility isn’t about blame or pressure – it’s about recognising the incredible power you already have to shape your life.

And that’s a far more empowering way to live.

We hope there’s something in this conversation that resonates with you and supports you this week.

Love Polly & Lucy xx

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On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the mistake that so many of us make which is thinking that things will be better when…

We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Things will better when I’m earning more money; things will be better when I’ve started the new job; things will be better once I move into the new home.

Ultimately, those ‘big’ moments in life are fleeting, and the trick is learning how to enjoy all of the moments in between.

We hope you’ll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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When you're the one everyone relies on, it's easy to believe your own needs can wait. You keep going. You juggle work, family, the mental load and everyone else's expectations, telling yourself you'll slow down when life gets quieter.

But what if looking after yourself isn't selfish at all? What if it's the very thing that allows you to keep showing up without losing yourself in the process?

In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Smallman, founder of Ubermummies, personal trainer and mum to three-year-old identical twin boys.

Alex shares her fertility journey of six and a half years, IVF, and becoming a first-time mum at 40. We also talk about the challenges of perimenopause, the chronic joint pain that left her searching for answers, and how HRT, movement and simple lifestyle changes helped her feel like herself again.

This conversation is an honest reminder that taking care of yourself isn't something to squeeze in once everything else is done. It's the foundation that allows you to show up for your life and care for the people you love without constantly running on empty.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Alex's infertility journey, IVF, and becoming a first-time mum at 40.
• The realities of balancing motherhood, business and perimenopause.
• What helped Alex regain her energy, confidence and quality of life.
• Why consistency and commitment matter more than perfection.
• Simple ways to support your wellbeing without adding more pressure.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, motherhood, or simply feeling stretched by the demands of everyday life, this episode will remind you that your wellbeing matters. Because the more supported your body and nervous system feel, the more capacity you have to enjoy your life instead of simply getting through it.

To find out more about Alex go to:

https://www.instagram.com/ubermummies

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