How many of these titles do you represent? Mum, wife, partner, daughter, sister, friend, colleague, neighbour. I’m sure most of you reading this blog could tick off all eight roles, agreeing that each one provides an enormous sense of satisfaction. However, collectively these roles can bring confusion, frustration and destruction to your life. So how can you ensure these roles don’t collide, allowing you to live in harmony with the real you?

Identifying or reaffirming your priorities will empower you to spend your time doing what you want and need to do, rather than what others...

In today’s age of outstanding technological advancements, it is nigh on impossible to go twenty-four hours without interacting with some screen or other! It is shocking to consider how much time we and our children spend watching television, working on laptops and playing on games consoles. Of course we live in a modern world and we all need to keep up with the latest technology has to offer but wouldn’t it be great to spend some quality time doing something that doesn’t involve a screen?

Ready, Steady, Bake
Baking as a family is a fun thing to do. Everyone can get...

As we near the end of the summer holidays, it is likely you have just got used to the routine of juggling your children’s needs with your work commitments. As the start of the new school year is rapidly approaching, you will have to get ready for a brand new routine, remembering to maximise the benefits September has to offer!

September is considered to be a second new year. People naturally review the goals they have left for the remainder of the year and establish new plans of action to succeed. As a mumpreneur, this is a great time for your business to benefit and generate more...

When you have a family, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain an active lifestyle. Something always seems to crop up and gets in the way of you and a Metafit class! Increasing your levels of activity will give you more, much-needed energy, which is why it is so frustrating to miss a planned gym session.

For many mums, exercise is a release. Going to the gym or for a swim enables you to recharge your batteries through effective exercise. Scheduling time to care for your own wellbeing is an essential aspect of being a confident and happy mum. To ensure you remain fit even when a trip to...

The summer holidays bring their own distinct set of challenges to the lives of mumpreneurs everywhere! Suddenly you have lots more things to squeeze into your schedule, leaving you feeling overloaded and wrung out! Here are some great tips to help you enjoy your children and work, whilst making time for much-needed fun!

Plan Of Action Always schedule your time so you and your children will know when you are working. During these scheduled hours, try to remain focused and get as much work as possible done. Incentivise yourself by promising the family a fun treat if you manage to meet or beat...

Being empowered means having a choice. As women in today’s society, we have lots of choices available to us. Personal empowerment is about making choices that bring us fulfilment, satisfaction and joy. With unbreakable confidence and unwavering self-belief, you can make the choice today to be the real you and achieve your lifelong dreams.

As a busy mum, it is both common and easy to feel out done. Everyone else seems to get more attention than you and you continually juggle their demands whilst ignoring your own. Despite what seems like a never ending list of things to do, you always...

Managing a business is akin to being on a rollercoaster! One minute you’re having the most amazing high only to swoop into a stomach-wrenching all-time low! So, is it really possible to feel good about your business?

All businesses experience some sort of challenges and even failure. If you are facing particular challenges, work hard to understand what is failing and what you are going to do about it. You have a choice to stick at it or cut your losses and walk away. Even the most successful brands started out as an idea that had to be explored and tested. Ensure you learn from your...

How often do you find yourself trying to please others? Do you always wonder what they think of you and does this make you anxious? Do you continually justify your actions so you can feel “one of the girls”? Wouldn’t it be great if you could throw off those shackles and just be yourself?

Often when you’re with others, you can become so consumed by how you think they perceive you that you mask the real you. Yet when you’re by yourself, you focus on what you’re doing and that’s when you feel most content. Try to stay in the moment and focus on what is...

Planning is key to surviving the busy summer months. Identifying the goals you want to achieve and the tasks you must complete whilst juggling family life is essential. Good planning gives you focus and drive. By listing your goals, you can create a plan of action that will help you to get each job done!

By setting clearly defined goals and targets, you will soon create a plan of action that will help you accomplish your tasks. What is great about having a physical plan is that you can celebrate your achievements as you complete each goal. You will have an accurate idea of what you need to...

Having a baby is said to be the happiest thing to happen in life and whilst I couldn’t agree more, I can’t help wondering why Mother Nature served a generous dose of guilt and flicked on the “Worry Switch” during the delivery! Since having a child, have you become a worried wreck and has this had a profound effect on your ability to be happy and relaxed in all situations? You’re not alone! Here are some tips to help you worry less and smile more!

Enjoy each day as it comes
If you find yourself continually worrying about tomorrow, you will never enjoy today. Try...