2014 is well underway and I’m hoping you’re feeling empowered and in control of your life and its direction. However, if you have started the year feeling exhausted after a busy festive period and your resolutions have long been left by the wayside, it is well worth taking a moment to catch your breath and realign your thoughts. It is never too late to assess your life and identify the changes you need to make to become a strong, focused and successful woman!

Winter can be a difficult time of year for everybody but for mums the inconvenience of bad weather coupled with a lack of...

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...

Preparing for Christmas is a bit like a marathon. You set off on the start line thinking how much you’ve got to do – the shopping, catering, decorating, sending cards and so on. Trying to respond to these demands whilst dealing with last minute costume dramas for the school panto can be a stitch waiting to happen! Have you considered how you’ll survive the actual day without something tripping you up?

Over time, stress can build up, especially when you put yourself under immense pressure to conform to society’s traditions and expectations. Before you have a complete...

Christmas is just over a month away and it can be a very stressful time, especially on your bank balance! Here are some great tips that will help you stay within budget, allowing you to enjoy a happy, stress-free Christmas.

Make a list and check it twice!
Write a list of everything you think you’ll need to purchase for the festive season. Include presents, food, drink, decorations and travel expenses. Once you have it all written down in front of you, you will be able to juggle your budget to accommodate everything you want to purchase. It will also help focus on what you need as well...

In my recent posts, I’ve explained how much easier summer holidays can be when you plan your schedule in detail. This will ensure you fit in all your usual tasks and make time for family fun! Here are some more great tips to enjoying the summer!

What’s on?
You can easily find out what activities are planned in your local area – or any areas of the UK you may be visiting – by searching online. Look out for free activities and community events, such as carnivals or duck races, as the whole family can get involved.

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If you want to be a mum who:

• has indestructible confidence and self-belief to embrace life’s opportunities
• lives an ideal life balance that supports you to nurture a happy family
• holds the tools to raise confident and happy children
• enjoys guilt-free quality ‘me time’ to take care of your own needs
• can be who you really want to be and create the life you really want to live

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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...

De-cluttering your home and improving your physical space is intrinsically linked to your psychological wellbeing. Although clearing your space of needless clutter frees up those stresses and strains in your mind, the process can be downright emotional!

Clutter not only takes up space in your home but also in your mind. It can create a build up of stress, anxiety and worry, leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. When you spend time clearing out unwanted and unused things, and organising your belongings appropriately, you will feel able to focus, concentrate and get on with life....

I would like to wish you all a very happy, prosperous and fun-filled 2013!

Thank you all for your continued support throughout the last twelve months. I look forward to another year of supporting mums to realise their dreams and live the lives they truly want and deserve!

Enjoy the celebrations as we welcome a new year. Will this be the year you welcome a new you?

Much love,
Tracey

Director, Empowering Mums

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