So far in August, we’ve learnt about planning ahead and letting go. Now, as we soak up the last of the summer rays, let's dive into the final piece of our summer survival puzzle: figuring out what truly matters and pouring our energy into those areas. And yes, this involves ditching some of your less important tasks!

You're probably wondering, what exactly counts as 'less important' tasks? Simply put, these are tasks that, if left undone or done less often, wouldn't significantly affect your business or personal life.

Spotting The Less Important Tasks

But how can you spot...

Summer is in full swing and if you’re anything like us, you might be feeling the stretch between juggling your responsibilities and making the most of the sunny season with your kids. It's tough, we know. Sometimes, to keep our sanity and joy, we need to accept that it's okay to 'let go' a bit during the summer.

You're probably thinking: "Let go? But I've got so much to do!" Yes, it sounds counterintuitive, but trust me on this one. Letting go doesn’t mean abandoning ship; it’s about acknowledging that you can't do everything, and that's perfectly okay.

So how can we ease...

Resilience is a great trait to have. But how do we develop it in the first place? In our previous blog post, we identified the key elements which lead to resilience: a positive mindset, adaptability, perseverance, and self-care. In this blog post, we dive into the specifics of how we can cultivate these traits as well as how they can help us as mums and mumpreneurs.

Element 1: Cultivating a Positive Mindset

A positive mindset is an essential part of resilience, and fostering it involves a conscious effort to focus on the bright side of every situation. To nurture this perspective,...

Imagine running a successful business was like baking a cake. You would gather your ingredients, follow a recipe, and if all goes well, you will end up with a delicious result. Now, what if I told you that the same could apply to resilience? Yes, just like baking, building resilience can be seen as a recipe, with different 'ingredients' coming together to create your unique 'Resilience Cake'.

So, what are these ingredients for resilience, and how can we as mumpreneurs mix them together to serve up success amid change? Let’s explore.

Ingredient 1: A Positive Mindset

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Let’s be real. Juggling our responsibilities as mums and mumpreneurs can be tough. Sometimes, we unconsciously hold ourselves back with limiting beliefs that undermine our confidence and prevent us from achieving our goals. In our last blog post, we shared ways in which you could identify and challenge your limiting beliefs. But in this blog post, we’re going a little further and sharing with you a three-step method that will ensure you transform your mindset, overcome self-imposed barriers and change those limiting beliefs, permanently.

Step 1: Change Your State

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Recognising our limiting beliefs is the first step towards overcoming them. In last month’s newsletter we discussed some of the common ones that we see in mums and mumpreneurs. However, each of us experiences life differently, and therefore, we develop our own unique set of limiting beliefs. Often, we are unaware of them. However, we can only do something about them if we know what they are. In this blog post, we explore various strategies you can use to identify those beliefs and start to challenge them, so they hold less hold over you.

5 Ways To Identify Limiting Beliefs

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In today's fast-paced world, mums and mumpreneurs must juggle numerous responsibilities. This can make it difficult to cultivate healthy habits. But doing so promotes balance and fulfilment, leads to increased productivity, improved mental and physical well-being, and enhances personal and professional growth. It’s therefore seeds which many mums and mumpreneurs could benefit from planting! But where to start? Habits are often not formed consciously. However, in this blog post, we’re sharing five techniques which will support you to do just that.

Habit Stacking

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Do you have habits or patterns which are hindering your personal or professional growth? In this month’s newsletter, we discussed how habits can be a positive or negative. In today’s blog post we’re sharing a few techniques you can use to break the patterns which do not support you. While breaking unsupportive habits can be challenging, these techniques will help you overcome these patterns and break free.

The Mindful Awareness Approach

Start your day with a brisk walk around the block or a nearby park. This can help you wake up, get some fresh air, and prepare...

Ever felt like you just want to step off the treadmill for a minute? For the world to stop spinning and give you time to take a breath? The life of a mum or mumpreneur is busy. But that doesn’t mean every minute needs to be so. In fact, taking a few minutes to step out of the fast-paced world, to relax and recharge, can do you the world of good, leaving you feeling refreshed and revived. Forest bathing allows you to do exactly that. It’s a natural way to reduce stress and improve your well-being. But what is it? And how do you do it? Welcome to your introduction to forest...

We know only too well that for busy mums and mumpreneurs, finding time to get outdoors and connect with nature can be a challenge. However, in this month’s newsletter, we saw how incorporating simple outdoor activities into your daily routine can have significant benefits for your physical and mental health. Many of these benefits are just what mums and mumpreneurs are seeking. But how can you incorporate the outdoors into your already busy life? We are sharing eleven simple ideas to help you get started. They may not all suit your lifestyle, but we think there’s something for...