Many mums tell me that they feel constantly on the go and life seems to be passing them by in a whirl of washing, cleaning, work and school pick-ups! This constant cycle makes them feel resentful, frustrated and a victim of circumstances. At this stage, these mums feel so lost they don’t know how they can possibly re-build their confidence and regain their lost sparkle. I tell them one thing: be optimistic!

Self-belief and positive thinking are intrinsically linked with confidence, happiness and life fulfilment. With belief, we can set out to achieve anything! I say to these mums,

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When you became a mum, did you ever realise you would worry so much about every aspect of your child’s life? Do you think it is possible that the worries you have about your child’s wellbeing stir up fears in other aspects of your life? Does it take you a long time to make a simple decision? Do you have to talk about every possible outcome before you allow yourself to make a choice?  If you have become more anxious since becoming a mum, perhaps it is time to open up about your worries and fears so you can overcome them once and for all.

Life is no fun when you find yourself...

At the start of a New Year, it is customary to make resolutions for a better life. Of course such traditions often lead to unachievable goals being set that do not fit practically with busy lifestyles. Yet realistic resolutions made at the start of the year – the goals that you really want to achieve – are highly motivating and valuable. Setting realistic goals will help you achieve the life you really want and give you something on which you can focus and work towards over the coming months. The key to successful resolutions is actually straight forward:

• Identify what you...

2013 was always at risk of being a bit of a “damp squib”. Not only does it contain the fateful number 13, unlucky for some, it followed what was possibly the most exciting year in our generation’s history (in case you’re wondering, I’m referring to the Jubilee, Royal Wedding and Olympics!). Yet goals will still have been achieved this year, records broken, lives born and new ideas launched. So what was the best thing to happen to you in 2013?

Did something amazing happen this year? The big achievements are the easy, obvious moments to celebrate but it is often...

If the life you’re living seems too fast-paced, you’re working at a job that gives you no satisfaction and you find yourself constantly saying, “I’ll do that later" or “We’ll do that soon”, it is likely you’re feeling underwhelmed with your current lifestyle! Modern families tend to lead hectic schedules full of monotonous routines, dashing from activity to activity with little fun or enjoyment thrown in. If this sounds familiar, perhaps now is the time to make those all-important changes that will bring confidence, balance and joy back into...

Weekends can suddenly disappear into a whirlwind of DIY, catching up with friends and and never-ending piles of ironing. However, the thing most parents want to do at the weekend is spend quality time with their kids. Making time for quality moments with your children can be tricky but not impossible, if you make it a priority.

The easiest and best way to allocate quality time is to mark “FAMILY TIME” on the calendar over three hours on a Saturday or Sunday – and ensure it happens. Do this every weekend because even this short amount of time can help you to re-connect,...

When you’re feeling exhausted, run down and unfulfilled with life, refer to this quick and easy guide that reminds you why ‘me time’ is so essential to your happiness!

Mums need time out: don’t feel guilty because you have your own needs to fulfil. Your children get so much of your attention but you are still entitled to enjoy your own interests.

Energise your body and mind: enjoying time out will reinvigorate you, both physically and mentally. It will make you feel refreshed and ready to face whatever challenges come your way!

Today’s the day! Don’t...

How common is it for you to reach the end of the week feeling absolutely exhausted? By the time Friday approaches, mums are often too tired to have any fun on the weekend, which is the time you look forward to most! A great way to boost your energy levels and improve your overall health and wellbeing is to invest some time in caring for your own needs.

Embrace self-care Do not think self-care is a luxury reserved solely for the rich and famous! Allow yourself time out to take care of your needs; either by enjoying some relaxation, gentle exercise or a good catch up with friends!

Make time...

Springtime is the ideal time to introduce small changes into your routine that make a big difference to your health and wellbeing. With longer and warmer days approaching, you can start enjoying the outdoors again, which not only means more ways to keep fit but also greater opportunities to benefit from quality family time!

This winter seems to have dragged on and the cold lingered for longer than anyone had hoped! It isn’t only kids that get cabin fever when they’ve been cooped up indoors; mums do too! Make the most of what Spring has to offer and explore the outdoors with your...

Mums’ Struggles Made Simple [#MSMS]

Thank you for taking part in my Make The Most Of Your Time survey in October. On my blog last month, I offered some solutions to the challenges you have with managing your time.  I will now address the answers to the second part of my survey, which will help to bring order and routine to your life.

vi) Getting enough sleep is essential to boosting energy and recharging those batteries! I asked, on average, how much sleep do you get a night?

Just over half said you get between 6-8 hours sleep but that still leaves a lot of people struggling to...