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Helen Skelton: TV's surprising training for motherhood
3 Dec
Summary
- Helen Skelton finds her TV career ideal preparation for motherhood.
- She cherishes current stage with children wanting her attention.
- Acceptance and embracing imperfections define her approach post-40.
Television presenter Helen Skelton, 42, has shared that her demanding career in broadcast television has provided unexpected training for the challenges of motherhood. She finds this stage of raising her three young children particularly rewarding, cherishing the moments when they actively seek her attention.
Having embraced a personal mantra of acceptance since reaching the age of 40, Skelton now focuses on appreciating life's gifts and letting go of the pursuit of constant perfection. This outlook extends to her home life, which she describes as chaotic, and her social interactions, where friends often contribute to gatherings.
Skelton also reflects on aging with gratitude, having experienced the loss of family members at young ages. She advocates for saying 'yes' to experiences and spending time with people who bring joy, emphasizing that such moments are the true way to reset and appreciate life.
