Janice Williams Mother Daughter Counselling & Coaching

06/03/2026

Women have always given.
Time, care, patience, emotional labour.

This International Women’s Day, we’re reminded that “Give to Gain” isn’t about giving more.

It’s about giving without losing yourself - your voice, your boundaries, your worth.

If you’ve ever stretched yourself thin to keep the peace, this blog is for you.

https://janicewilliamscounsellingservices.com/mothers-and-daughters-overgiving-and-the-cost-of-peace/

Janice ❤️

02/03/2026

How many of us were taught to be “no trouble”?

To smooth things over.

To make excuses.

To stay quiet rather than be called difficult.

In this piece, I explore how women are conditioned to keep the peace, even when it costs us our voice, and how we can begin to give differently, without guilt or self-erasure.

If this resonates, I’d love to hear what stands out for you.

New blog - tap link.

https://janicewilliamscounsellingservices.com/mothers-and-daughters-overgiving-and-the-cost-of-peace/

03/02/2026

In mother-daughter relationships, old stories often run on autopilot.

Awareness gives us our power back.

We are not stuck in inherited narratives.

We are authors, and we are allowed to edit and begin again.  

26/01/2026

Hi everyone, I’ve written a new blog reflecting on something I’m noticing more often lately - dating yourself. It's not a rejection of connection, but is a way of staying engaged with life: going to a café, an event, a new interest or activity, or an exhibition solo.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, this conversation often becomes louder. Perhaps this year it can be reframed. Think of it as Galentine’s Day - a date with the gals, or simply a date with yourself.

The blog also explores independence, community, and how we show up for ourselves and offers ideas for enjoying your own company at different life stages.

Sharing here as part of an ongoing conversation about connection and independence.

https://janicewilliamscounsellingservices.com/stop-waiting-start-living-the-power-of-dating-yourself/

Dating yourself isn’t about being alone. Explore independence, community and ideas for enjoying your own company at different life stages.