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Your primary love language is...PHYSICAL TOUCH
Based on The 5 Love Languages® by Dr Gary Chapman:People with physical touch as their primary love language feel loved when they receive physical signs of affection, including kissing, holding hands, cuddling on the couch, and sex. Physical intimacy and touch can be incredibly affirming and serve as a powerful emotional connector for people with this love language. The roots go back to our childhood, some people only felt deep affection and love from their parents when they were held, kissed, or touched. "People who communicate their appreciation through this language, when they consent to it, feel appreciated when they are hugged, kissed, or cuddled. They value the feeling of warmth and comfort that comes with physical touch," says couples' psychotherapist Fariha Mahmud-Syed, MFT, CFLEOkay. So I know what you're thinking... All this theory is great but what does it mean in practice?If you're in a relationship, then I'm sure you'll want the real-life application and inside scoop! So let's get straight into the juicy details of how you love...What really gets your love juices flowing:Non-verbal body language to emphasise love, non-sexual touch that reinforces their presence, lots of simple hugs, hand-holding and gentle touches.What you could easily do without in a relationship:Long periods without intimacy, physical neglect, or cold affection.You prefer communication styles that involve:Non-verbal forms e.g. when body language and touch are used to express love.Actions that make your heart sing:Hugging, kissing, holding hands, showing physical affection often, making intimacy a thoughtful priority and when they offer you a massage.Things your spouse/partner should avoid:Physical neglect, long stints without intimacy and giving affection coldly.Well, there you have it! I hope you found this quiz fun and helpful in some way. So umm..... are we friends yet? Wait a minute, let me introduce myself...Hello, Mama! I’m Dr Michelle Gibbs (a.k.a Mrs Mummy PhD®).I'm the Founder of Scholarly Mamas®.I am married to my high-school sweetheart and together we have three sons, from teenager to toddler :-). Believe me, I know a thing or two about navigating the Scholarly Mama® journey with kids in tow! I went from an overwhelmed new Mama living deadline to deadline and trying to juggle it all, to a purposeful Scholarly Mama® with 5 degrees (including my PhD), a healthcare professional career, and a family life I love, all without losing myself in the process.I created my platform to encourage ambitious Mamas who are chasing big life and academic goals with real grit and determination. However, I want to offer you a purposeful reframe to help you finish well!As Scholarly Mamas®, not only do we wear many hats, juggling marriage/relationships, motherhood, careers and scholarly pursuits, but I believe we also need to challenge the academic culture of overwork and burnout by prioritising what matters, savouring the moments and living purposefully.I want to help you embrace the power of combining intellectual discovery, purposeful living and value alignment to empower you to seek purpose over prestige, perfection, or anything else getting in the way of your well-being and wholeness...Being married, having three kids and navigating academic motherhood, I know just how hard this juggle can be. Maybe you think it’s impossible to lead a fulfilling life while doing this juggling act. Or you might just not feel like you have the time to do the inner work required.Whatever your roadblocks are, I want you to believe that this is possible for you too. Mama, your purposeful success matters!That's why I'm all about helping Mamas like you thrive academically & build the career of your dreams without sacrificing what matters... So here’s a special invitation just for you!I'm personally inviting you to join our Scholarly Mamas® community. As a Scholarly Mama® myself, I love learning new things but I value meaningful relationships even more than that. So I've created the space that I wish I had when I began my own Scholarly Mama® journey. Through this amazing community, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting connections with other purposeful Scholarly Mamas®, which I am sure you would agree... is priceless. Although our Scholarly Mama® spaces are still a new and evolving, my vision is that these unique offerings will support Mamas like you to reaching your life and scholarly goals, without sacrificing what matters! You can get started for FREE inside our Scholarly Mamas® EXPLORE space. This is for Scholarly Mamas® who are ready to take their first bold step toward finishing well. Here, you'll get access to our FREE 'Mamanars' (think webinars for Mamas) where you will learn how you too, can create purposeful success in your Scholarly Mama® journey! You'll also discover all the other things on offer inside Scholarly Mamas®.You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this purposeful movement. Join us inside!Mama, are you in? Fabulous! Let's begin... These are our journeys of becoming!What to do next?I’d love to stay in touch with you. Here are a few ways we can connect:1. My blog: Let's replace overwhelm with fulfilment on your journeys of becoming a smart, purposeful Scholarly Mama®.2. My podcast: Let's spend some time together in meaningful, thought-provoking convos about what it means to be a purposeful Scholarly Mama®! Listen in wherever you usually get your podcasts. 3. My social media @mrsmummyphd: Jump in at any point for relatable, inspiring content with a sprinkle of humour or just stop by to say "hi" :-)4. Our Scholarly Mama® spaces: Mama, let's help you navigate your scholarly journey well, without sacrificing what matters! It's time to transform the juggle-struggle into your purposeful journeys of becoming by making it simpler, easier and more enjoyable, and having access to a space where honest conversation, authentic connection and holistic growth can happen. Join us inside Scholarly Mamas® and follow on the socials @scholarlymamas!What else can I say? I just can’t get enough of you! So don’t be surprised to see me in your inbox telling you how I chose purpose over both perfection and prestige to become a purposeful Scholarly Mama®!
