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Hey! I'm Dr Michelle Gibbs and this little corner of the internet exists to help Scholarly Mamas® like you, achieve your life and academic goals without sacrificing what matters most. If you're like me, and juggling love, motherhood, career, academia and everything else in-between, then it's time to say 'yes' to savouring the moments that truly matter, while doing what sets our hearts on fire! So Mama, are you in? Fabulous! These are our journeys of becoming :-)

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I chose the extraordinary👇🏽 These are my jo

I chose the extraordinary👇🏽

These are my journeys of becoming 🦋

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Here’s why…👇🏽 These are the moments tha

Here’s why…👇🏽

These are the moments that matter. When the dust settles, these are the ones you’ll remember for a lifetime 🦋

A slow and soul-filling retreat in the countryside—where the mornings were quietly unhurried, reminded me of the importance of slowing right down and resting without guilt.

Each morning, we watched the sunrise from our cosy little cabin, wearing our pyjamas and wrapped in warm blankets as the warmth of the sun slowly melted away the overnight frost on the open field before our eyes.

Then later, what a joy watching the boys run freely under the open skies... Taking deep breaths and truly savouring…

It’s these simple pauses, these tucked-away moments with our people, that become the memories we carry.

They say we don’t remember days, we remember moments—and this one’s etched in my heart. These are the lived experiences that give meaning to the days in our years.

A gentle reminder to take the break, be fully there, and let the little things become the big memories.

You’re more than your PhD.

These are your journeys of becoming 🦋

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What if the best memories aren’t made in the big

What if the best memories aren’t made in the big moments—but in the quiet, unhurried pauses in between?

Recently got back from the sweetest little countryside retreat—where time slowed down, and joy came in the form of two wheels, hours of exploration, and lots of fun and laughter.

On one of the days, we rented bikes and rode through open fields, parks and paths for a good few hours—no rush, no screens, just us.

These are the breaks that fill your soul, the kind that remind you why slowing down is everything…

Here’s to family time, fresh air, and the beauty of truly living and creating magical memories together…

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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Still wouldn’t trade this kind of love for the world…

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I’m deep in the feels too! ❤️❤️❤️

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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If only he knew the significance of that little ha

If only he knew the significance of that little handmade paper cap he’s wearing that his big bother made…

A lot can change in just a few years!

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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It’s the little moments that matter for me… F

It’s the little moments that matter for me…

Follow @mrsmummyphd for more and join us @scholarlymamas

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Breaking barriers, shattering glass but…👇🏽

Breaking barriers, shattering glass but…👇🏽

…with purpose, because life is too short!

One thing I wish I’d known when I embarked on this journey is that it’s okay if it looked different for me as a Mama, both during and after my PhD.

It’s amazing how many people look back on their PhD journeys with regret. I’m grateful that hasn’t been my experience…

My PhD journey absolutely looked different as a Mama who began with one child and had two more along the way… and you know what?…it didn’t make my journey any less worthy or impactful. Yes, I chose to prioritise what mattered to me without apology because I refused to put family life on hold or neglect my sense of self.

And now that I’m in that post-PhD Dr era, I’m still living my best life as a wife, Mama and just being human, with an extra ‘Dr’ title in the mix. I’ve realised that my path may still look different from others as I enjoy building my career outside of academia but the impact is no less powerful or the experience any less valid.

But I want to be honest with you Mama, I haven’t arrived at this place without navigating and overcoming many feelings of guilt and inadequacy which often came from comparing myself to others who didn’t have half of the responsibilities I did.

So what did I learn? I learned to love my Scholarly Mama life with all its quirks, nuances and uniqueness. And I still own this identity as my journey continues to evolve into the butterfly it was always destined to be.

What I’ve learned is this: You have one life, you can’t afford to spend it all in pursuit. Yes, go after your ambitious goals but remember to pause to enjoy the little moments this life offers you as a Mama too, like those morning cuddles and bedtime stories.

Mama, believe me, your future ‘Dr’ self will thank you for it when you can wake up everyday without guilt and regret. Stop apologising for being the Scholarly Mama you are, stay purposeful… your success chapter awaits :-)

So here’s to consistent progress toward our goals without sacrificing what matters.

These are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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When you feel like you don’t quite fit👇🏽

When you feel like you don’t quite fit👇🏽

You become the change you wish to see…

Come join us inside @scholarlymamas!

You don’t have to do PhD Motherhood alone anymore Mama, because these are our journeys of becoming 🦋

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