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...

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...

We all get pleasure from different things whether it be our sense of humour, activities we enjoy or experiences that shape our world. Yet despite these differences, there are many consistencies to what makes us all happy. If you struggle to find the brighter side of life, happiness could be within reach after all.

Reach Out
Enjoying fulfilling relationships based on mutual respect has an enormous influence on our happiness and wellbeing. Knowing you can rely on others to support you through life will provide a great deal of pleasure and having as few as three people with whom you can share...

The realities of motherhood often make it difficult for mums to feel in tip top condition all of the time. Sleepless nights, the juggle of home and work, and relentless domestic chores can leave you feeling depleted of energy. However, by adopting some of these tips, you can begin to change your life for the better and start to feel healthier, happier and more beautiful than ever before!

Sleep!
A good night’s sleep and young children rarely go hand in hand. However, by allowing yourself more time to catch up on some much-needed zeds, the more likely you are to feel refreshed and...

The lives of most modern mums tend to revolve around the needs of their children. Although being a mum is a highly rewarding role, it brings with it plenty of sleep deprivation, worry and stress. If you are leading a busy family life, your health and wellbeing will inevitably have an impact on what you are able to do for your children. If you are feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated and exhausted, making time for self-care can help to re-energise you and re-awaken your lust for life.

As busy mums, we tend to spend all our time fulfilling the needs of our children and our partner. Suddenly...

“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are."

Marilyn Monroe

The expectations of others, whether they belong to family, friends, colleagues or general society, have a major influence on the way you think, behave and live your life. Yet until you realise the key to true life happiness is to stop trying to live the life others want and expect you to live, you will continue to allow unfounded opinions, outdated ideals and negative judgements knock your confidence and self-esteem.

Throughout life you have worked towards achieving the expectations others have had of you....

Life isn’t easy and when you’re busy juggling the responsibilities of motherhood with everything else you have to do, you can be left feeling unfulfilled and unappreciated. If you’re feeling low with little self-esteem, it is likely you also feel devalued by those around you, which has a significant impact on the way you feel about yourself.

Learning to love and accept yourself is the key to a happier and more fulfilling life. It enables you to value yourself and everything you do without having to rely on the recognition of other people. It gives you the motivation to go...

“What others think of me is none of my business.”
Wayne Dyer

If you find yourself worrying about what others think about what you say, how you tackle the housework, what you wear and how you raise your kids, it is little wonder you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and frustrated with life! By choosing to live by other people’s views, values and opinions, you’re setting yourself up for a very dull, difficult and unhappy life. However, you can start living in accordance with your own ideals, aspirations and values simply by realising what is important to you!

It...

De-cluttering your home takes commitment and effort. Once you have managed to sort through the chaos and organised your possessions into their rightful places, how do you maintain a clutter-free environment long-term?

A Clean Sweep
Keep on top of your surroundings by clearing up as you go along. This might sound a simple tip but when you lead a busy lifestyle, it is easy to let things slip as you rush from one task to another. If you don’t have chance to clean as you go, try to clear up before you go to bed. Keep a basket in the lounge for scattered toys and fill up the dishwasher...

Clutter can leave you feeling overwhelmed and when you consider organising your space, you may not know how or where to start! The decision to continue living in such chaotic surroundings or to begin sorting out the various areas of your home is entirely your own. Yet de-cluttering can bring a tremendous sense of relief and achievement. Creating an organised home environment provides a place in which you can feel calm and content.

De-cluttering involves simplifying your surroundings; deciding what you want to keep and allocating an appropriate space for it. Although it might seem an...